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Katafan Achkar

Katafan Achkar, MD

4.625 ratings, reviews

Interventional NephrologyNephrology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Senior 65+

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English

In-Network Plans

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Gender

Male

About Katafan Achkar

Professional Statement

Dr. Katafan Achkar is a board-certified nephrologist seeing patients at CLS Health Nephrology Associates Clear Lake in Webster, TX. With extensive experience in general nephrology and dialysis, he specializes in managing kidney transplant patients, dialysis access procedures, and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

Dr. Achkar holds the distinction of Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN), reflecting his dedication to providing high-quality care in nephrology. Known for a thoughtful, patient-centered approach, he works closely with each individual to ensure personalized and effective treatment. He believes that honesty, compassionate care, understanding one’s limitations, and involving patients in their care are essential values every physician should uphold to achieve the best possible outcomes.

 

Clinical Interests

  • Acute Kidney Injury

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

  • Diabetic Nephropathy

  • End Stage Renal Disease

  • Kidney Cancer

  • Kidney Disease

  • Kidney Stone

  • Lupus Nephritis

  • Nephropathy

  • Polycystic Kidney Disease

  • Pyelonephritis

  • Renal Disease

  • Renal Failure

  • Renovascular Hypertension

  • Adrenal Venogram

Locations

  1. CLS Health Nephrology Associates - Clear Lake

Expertise

Education

  • Nephrology Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX, Nephrology, 1997
  • Residency : Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX, Internal Medicine , 1994
  • Medical School: Damascus University Medical School, Syria, Internal Medicine, 1990

Insurance

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  • Aetna : Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna : Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Aetna : Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
  • Aetna : Elect Choice
  • Aetna : Managed Choice
  • Aetna : Open Access Select
  • Aetna : Open Choice PPO
  • Ambetter Superior Health : Superior Ambetter Core (Complete, Clear, Focused, Standard Silver and Gold)
  • Ambetter Superior Health : Superior Ambetter Value (Clear Value Silver, Focused Value Silver, CMS Standard Silver & Gold Value, Everyday Value Gold)
  • Ambetter Superior Health : Superior Ambetter Virtual (Ambetter Virtual Access Silver, CMS Standard Virtual Access Basic Silver, Ambetter Virtual Access Gold)
  • Ambetter Superior Health : Superior Health Plan MAPD (Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug)
  • Ambetter Superior Health : Superior Health Plan Medicare
  • Ambetter Superior Health : Superior Health Plan MMP Medicare
  • Beechstreet PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : BCBS MyBlue Health (Marketplace)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : Blue Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : Blue Essentials
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : Blue Essentials Access
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : Consumer Directed HealthSelect in Area
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : HealthSelect
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : HealthSelect of Texas In Area
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : HealthSelect of Texas Out of State
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : HealthSelect Secondary 65+
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : Medicaid (CHIP, STAR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : Traditional/Par Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : TRS-Active Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield : TRS-Care Standard
  • Brazoria County Employees ‚Äì Aetna TPA Brazoria County Employees
  • Carnival Cruise Lines PPO
  • Community Health Choice : Dual-Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)
  • Community Health Choice : Marketplace
  • Community Health Choice : Medicaid (CHIP, STAR)
  • Community Health Choice : Medicare Advantage
  • Community Health Choice : Premier
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  • Humana : HMO Premier
  • Humana : Human Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage HMO & Special Needs Plan
  • Humana : Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan
  • Humana : HumanaChoice - Medicare Advantage PPO plan
  • Humana : Medicare
  • Humana : Military (TRICARE South Region Military Health Plan)
  • Humana : POS - including Choice POS, National POS Open Access/Plus and Preferred POS Open Access.
  • Medicare Traditional
  • Memorial Hermann Health Solutions Commercial and Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare Marketplace
  • Molina Healthcare Medicaid (STAR)
  • Molina Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO SNP
  • Multiplan
  • Multiplan AllyAlign Health
  • Multiplan American Health Plans
  • multiplan Auto & Worker's Comp
  • Multiplan Florida Complete Care
  • Multiplan Gold Kidney Health Plan
  • Multiplan Imperial Health
  • Multiplan Independent Health
  • Multiplan Kaiser Foundation Health Plan (Colorado & Washington)
  • Multiplan Mass Advantage
  • Multiplan Medicare Advantage
  • Multiplan PPO
  • Multiplan Presbyterian Health Plan
  • Multiplan PriorityHealth
  • Multiplan Provider Partners
  • Multiplan SCAN
  • Multiplan UCare
  • Multiplan Vantage Health Plan
  • Multiplan Verda Healthcare
  • Multiplan Zing Health
  • Texas Children's Health Plans
  • Three Rivers
  • Tricare (Humana) PPO/Prime
  • United Healthcare : AARP
  • United Healthcare : C-SNP
  • United Healthcare : Care Improvement Plus
  • United Healthcare : Charter
  • United Healthcare : Choice
  • United Healthcare : Commercial, HMO, POS, EPO and PPO Plans
  • United Healthcare : D-SNP
  • United Healthcare : Doctors Plan
  • United Healthcare : Erickson Advantage
  • United Healthcare : ERS Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare : Freedon
  • United Healthcare : Heritage
  • United Healthcare : I-SNP
  • United Healthcare : Indemnity
  • United Healthcare : Medicaid (CHIP, STAR)
  • United Healthcare : Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare : Navigate
  • United Healthcare : Nexus ACO
  • United Healthcare : Options PPO
  • United Healthcare : Passport Connect
  • United Healthcare : Select
  • United Healthcare : TRS-Care Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare : United Healthcare Medicare Complete
  • United Healthcare : UnitedHealthcare Chronic Complete
  • United Healthcare : UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete
  • United Healthcare : UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO
  • United Healthcare : Wellmed
  • United Healthcare : Wellmed Dual SNP Focus
  • United Healthcare : Wellmed Medicare Advantage Focus
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VA Community Cares Network CCN
  • Wellcare
  • Wellpoint (Amerigroup) : C-SNP
  • Wellpoint (Amerigroup) : D-SNP
  • Wellpoint (Amerigroup) : I-SNP
  • Wellpoint (Amerigroup) : Medicare Advantage
  • Wellpoint (Amerigroup) : Medicare Advantage HMO

Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5

25 ratings, reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2025

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2023

    Professional!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    I always have a great experience Great Friendly service who really cares about you and listens to your concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2024

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2024

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2023

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2023

    Office was easy to find, after filling out mandatory paperwork we were quickly seen. Nurse was friendly, didn't wait long for the doctor who was engaged, concerned, and very professional. He made recommendations and referrals.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2024

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2024

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2024

    Katafan Achkar, MD is very knowledgeable and I am grateful that my Cardiologist recommended him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2025

    Very kind, thoughtful, thorough staff. The doctor was friendly and explained things to me. Thank you Dr Achkar.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2023

    I would rate Dr. Achkar very highly. He is professional but pleasant. The office staff is friendly and very prompt. I would recommend Dr. Achkar to anyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2023

    Love my doctor! Does a great job letting me know how I can be healthier and improve my outcome! Very attentive and supportive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Very kind and thoughtful, good sense of humor make u feel at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2024

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2025

    Very personable and professional. Very through and good bedside manner. Dr. Achkar is wonderful and so is his staff. We will be life long patients with this doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2023

    This practice is professional, capable, knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate, positive, accurate, courteous and careful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2020

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2022

    Saved my dads life!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/13/2023

    I have always had an excellent experience at this office. The staff are warm and friendly. Dr Achkar is the best. He absolutely cares 100% for his patients I will definitely recommend him to everyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2024

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/28/2021

    Dr. Achkar is an awesome doctor. I have never had a doctor that cares as much as he does.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2024