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Dr. Sameer Murali, MD

Internal Medicine

Obesity Medicine

Dr. Sameer Murali He earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine. He also holds a master’s degree in health sciences research from the University of California at Los Angeles. An associate professor in the Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School...

Dr. Sameer Murali He earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine. He also holds a master’s degree in health sciences research from the University of California at Los Angeles.

An associate professor in the Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Murali is board certified in both internal medicine and obesity medicine. In practice since 2006, he has specialized in obesity medicine since 2011. His primary clinical interests are treating overweight, obesity and weight-related conditions, including prediabetes, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and pain in weight-bearing joints. Dr. Murali treats patients 14 and older and speaks English, Spanish, Hindi and Kannada.

Personalized treatment plans backed by science and compassion characterize Dr. Murali’s practice philosophy. Having struggled with his own weight since childhood, he approaches a weight problem like any illness: find and treat the cause rather than offer a temporary fix that only worsens the condition over time. He takes time to understand why a patient is gaining weight by conducting a detailed evaluation, and then he develops an effective, personalized weight-loss plan. His patients value his ability to make them laugh, as well as his willingness to listen to their struggles and sincerely attempt to help them, rather than offer shame and blame.

A resident of west Houston, Dr. Murali is married and the father of two children. Away from his practice he enjoys making music (Indian flute and drums), listening to music, dancing with his kids, attending kids’ basketball games, hiking and waking up early to walk his dog.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (713) 486-3950

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine
  • Obesity Medicine
  • Primary Care
Medical Education

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 2006

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School 2009

Clinical Interests
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Kidney Disorder
  • Obesity
  • Weight Management
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Cities Served

Alief, Barker, Bellaire, Houston, Missouri City, North Houston, Richmond, Stafford, Sugar Land, Thompsons

Zip Codes Served

77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, ...

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Insurance Accepted

Insurance Providers
  • AARP Medicare Complete
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • AHI Healthlink
  • Amerigroup Chip
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Beechstreet
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • Cigna Healthspring Star Plus MMP
  • Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP
  • 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
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Healthsmart
  • Humana HMOx QHP Exchange
  • Humanachoice PPO Medicare
  • Independant Medical Systems
  • Medicaid Traditional
  • Medicare Traditional
  • Medicus International - PPO Network
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • Molina StarStar Plus
  • Multiplan
  • OccuNet PPO - PPO Network
  • Private Healthcare System
  • Reny Company Worker's Comp
  • Superior Foster Care Program
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Chip
  • United Healthcare CHIP Perinate
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare Medicare Complete
  • United Healthcare Star
  • United Healthcare TXMMP
  • US Family Health Plan
  • USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network
  • Wellcare
  • WELLCARE TEXAN PLUS
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

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