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Dr. Altaf Karim, MD

Internal Medicine

Primary Care

A graduate of the University of Karachi Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Karim completed his internal medicine residency at Loyola University Medical Center, Foster G. McGaw Hospital and Hines VA Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Karim is a firm believer in the vital role a good patient/doctor relationship plays in maintaining good health. He a...

A graduate of the University of Karachi Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Karim completed his internal medicine residency at Loyola University Medical Center, Foster G. McGaw Hospital and Hines VA Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Karim is a firm believer in the vital role a good patient/doctor relationship plays in maintaining good health. He also advocates the importance of continuity of care and will often follow his patients during their hospitalization. His clinical interests include cardiology, metabolic syndrome-related disorders, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity.

He has been consecutively selected as a "Houston Top Doc" in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2014 by H Texas Magazine and has practiced in The Woodlands for the past 15 years. Dr. Karim lives with his family in The Woodlands and in his spare time enjoys traveling, reading, music and staying active. He encourages his patients to find hobbies and remain active as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Karim is an avid racquetball player who has competed in state doubles competitions. 

Practice Information

Dr. Karim practices at Memorial Hermann Medical Group The Woodlands in North Houston. 

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Locations and Appointments

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Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care
Medical Education

Dow Medical College 1984

Languages Spoken
  • English
Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

Edward J Hines Jr Veterans Affairs Hospital 1992, Loyola University Medical Center 1993

PCP Number

100000019922

Clinical Interests
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Medicine
  • Diabetes
  • Gastroenterology
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Medicine
  • Diabetes
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hypertension
  • Neurology
  • Stress
  • Stress Testing
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Cities Served

Conroe, Hufsmith, Magnolia, Spring, Tomball

Zip Codes Served

77301, 77302, 77305, 77337, 77354, 77375, 77377, 77380, 77381, 77382, ...

77301, 77302, 77305, 77337, 77354, 77375, 77377, 77380, 77381, 77382, 77383, 77384, 77385, 77386, 77387, 77388, 77389, 77391

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Insurance Accepted

Insurance Providers
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Memorial Hermann
  • Amerigroup Chip
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • Coventry Health Care - PPO Network
  • Coventry Medicare Advantra
  • First Health - PPO Network
  • First Health - Worker's Comp
  • HMO Blue Texas
  • Humana HMOx QHP Exchange
  • Humanachoice PPO Medicare
  • Medicaid Traditional
  • Medicare Traditional
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • Molina StarStar Plus
  • Multiplan
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Chip
  • United Healthcare CHIP Perinate
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare Star
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

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