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Dr. Malek Kanama, MD

General Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Malek Kanama, MD
4.4 (25 Ratings)
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Dr. Malek Kanama, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Malek Kanama, MD
4.4 (25 Ratings)
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Dr. Malek Kanama, MD

General Surgery* Age 50
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Malek Kanama, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Malek Kanama, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They graduated from University of Aleppo and completed a residency at Metropolitan Group Hospital. They currently practice at MGH Surgical Care - Houston and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball. At present, Dr. Kanama received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kanama is board certified in General Surgery.

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Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Traumatic Brain Injury
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Toxic Megacolon
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 MGH Surgical Care - Houston
    10130 Louetta Rd Ste A-2, Houston, TX 77070
  2. 2 MGH Surgical Care
    18220 State Highway 249 Ste 360, Houston, TX 77070
  3. 3 MGH Surgical Care
    1125 Cypress Station Dr Ste A-3, Houston, TX 77090

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4.4
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1 Star (4)

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Dec 14, 2022
I had to have emergency surgery because of diverticulitis. I needed to have a temporary stoma and wore a colostomy bag for five months. Dr. Kanama saved my life & I’m forever grateful for him and his team.
Paula — Dec 14, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Aleppo
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Providence Hospital and Medical Centers
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Metropolitan Group Hospital
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Malek Kanama, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kanama's profile.

Dr. Malek Kanama, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball.

Yes, Dr. Malek Kanama, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball

    605 Holderrieth Blvd, Tomball, TX