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Dr. Samer Tawakkol, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Samer Tawakkol, MD
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Dr. Samer Tawakkol, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Samer Tawakkol, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Samer Tawakkol, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Samer Tawakkol, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has 35 years experience. They graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Tawakkol has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hip, Joint Pain and Femur Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tawakkol received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Tawakkol also speaks Arabic, French and Spanish. Dr. Tawakkol is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Femur Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Femur Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Femur Fracture
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
McMurray's Test
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Banner APCN Plus Health Network Choice POS II
    Banner Managed Plus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Signature Administrators PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    SureFit Houston
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Tawakkol Surgical LLC
    12121 Richmond Ave Ste 408, Houston, TX 77082
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 293-8307
  2. 2 Office
    2460 S Parkview Loop Ste 3, Yuma, AZ 85364
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (928) 336-7846
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tawakkol
4.0
Based on 29 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 18, 2022
He replaced my left hip with a ceramic hip replacement, due to the fact I'm allergic to metal..I will forever be grateful to him for relieving my pain. This surgery was at the end of 2013. No problems. Now my right hip is hurting from ostheoarthrits.
ofelia. Zepeda — Jun 18, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Ill
    1990
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Usc/Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samer Tawakkol, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tawakkol's profile.

Dr. Tawakkol frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Hip, Joint Pain and Femur Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Samer Tawakkol, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.