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Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: occupational health issues, bronchoscopy, right heart catheterization, and more.

10837 Katy Freeway Suite 250, 10 Medical Plaza
Houston, TX 77079

(713) 464-8099

Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD is a pulmonologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann and MEMORIAL PULMONARY AND SLEEP DISORDERS ASSOCIATES P A.

Office Locations

Address:

10837 Katy Freeway Suite 250, 10 Medical Plaza
Houston, TX 77079

Address:

18300 Katy Freeway Suite 615
Houston, TX 77094

Address:

701 S Ferry Road Suite 225
Katy, TX 77450

Some issues Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“"What's been disheartening over the past week or two has been that it feels like we're back at square one," Dr. Mir M. Alikhan, a pulmonary and critical care specialist, said to his medical team...”—"As Coronavirus Slams Houston Hospitals, It's Like New York 'All Over Again' (Published 2020)", New York Times, July 2020

hospital care	308
inpatient care	308

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	18
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	34
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	45
Dementia	25
Cancer	18

doctor visit	187
hospital care	737
inpatient care	737
pulmonary testing	20

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	98
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	132
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	53
Dementia	29
Cancer	20

bronchoscopy	10
doctor visit	284
hospital care	965
inpatient care	965
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	65
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	89
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	56
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	55
Dementia	28
Cancer	17

bronchoscopy	16
doctor visit	360
hospital care	800
inpatient care	800

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	64
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	85
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	56
Dementia	28
Cancer	18

aspiration	23
bronchoscopy	14
catheterization	17
doctor visit	446
hospital care	744
inpatient care	744
pleural drainage	23

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	62
Hispanic	70
Asian	39
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	86
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	53
Dementia	26
Cancer	19

aspiration	17
bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	405
hospital care	831
inpatient care	831
pleural drainage	17

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	77
Hispanic	66
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	116
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	52
Dementia	30
Cancer	20

aspiration	14
doctor visit	199
hospital care	1003
inpatient care	1003
pleural drainage	14

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	96
Hispanic	87
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	100
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	57
Dementia	35
Cancer	16

catheterization	12
doctor visit	589
hospital care	1286
inpatient care	1286
preventive care	61
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and pulmonary testing.

aspiration	18
bronchoscopy	12
catheterization	14
doctor visit	352
hospital care	834
inpatient care	834
pleural drainage	18
preventive care	61
pulmonary testing	20
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	48
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	258
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	46
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	121
85 and over	64
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	146

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Cancer	12
Dementia	20

Education & Training

Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Boston Medical Center. He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Boston Medical Center

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

Memorial Hermann

MEMORIAL PULMONARY AND SLEEP DISORDERS ASSOCIATES P A

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Molina Healthcare, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Community Health Choice Star, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Amerivantage and Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Molina Healthcare

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Community Health Choice Star

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Amerivantage

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

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Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-01-06

I chose to visit Dr. Alikhan based on two factors: associated with Methodist Hospital (where I’d visited ER), and in my insurance network. The visit went very well:
1. Called on 5 Jan for an appointment, got one the very next day.
2. Office staff courteous over the phone and in person. Emailed the new patient paperwork, which I completed and returned the day before appt.
3. When I showed up 45 minutes early (unexpected morning changes), they were able to accommodate, and I was in a room in 15 minutes.
4. Got vitals, and they offered a bottle of water.
5. Doc and PA came in. Doc spent about 20 minutes listening to my history and examining me. He was attentive to every detail, asking questions about my answers, to get the whole story.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a Dr. that truly wants to listen. It was a great experience today!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mir Mohammed Alikhan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$1,187 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $342	OPSUMIT $337	UPTRAVI $297	VENTAVIS ILOPROST $22	$189
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$673 OFEV $300	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $219	STIOLTO $98	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $34	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$625 NUCALA $290	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $102	INCRUSE $87	BREO $51	ANORO ELLIPTA $28	Other $67
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$588 Yupelri $279	Perforomist $167	EpiPen $39	$103
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$529 FASENRA $120	TEZSPIRE $117	BREZTRI $94	SYMBICORT $91	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $42	Other $65
Other	$5,020 SMARTVEST $452	Arikayce $446	Esbriet $323	DUPIXENT $225	Brovana $224	Other $3,350

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,183
Education	$439

Biography

Dr. Mir Alikhan's areas of specialization are adult critical care and adult pulmonology; he sees patients in Houston, TX. Dr. Alikhan's professional affiliations include Houston Methodist and Memorial Hermann. He studied medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine.