32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ouais, Endocrinologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Samir Ouais, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Ouais is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ouais’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ouais’s office.
Where did Dr. Ouais go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria
Is Dr. Ouais board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Samir Ouais, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ouais speak?
Dr. Ouais and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Ouais typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Ouais diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ouais. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Thyroid Disorder
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Problem
- Thyroid Gland Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E079: Disorder of thyroid, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Ouais typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Samir Ouais may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Ouais' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ouais accept my insurance?
Dr. Ouais accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ouais accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ouais in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Ouais' office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Samir Ouais?
Dr. Ouais has appointments available at his Houston, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Ouais's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ouais's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861559213.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ouais?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ouais
What is Dr. Samir Ouais's specialty?
Dr. Ouais is a Endocrinologist near Houston, TX.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. Samir Ouais affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ouais is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast, St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, Tx which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Endocrinologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Samir Ouais accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Samir Ouais is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samir Ouais offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ouais, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Samir Ouais?
Please contact Dr. Ouais's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samir Ouais have?
Dr. Samir Ouais is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
<section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>