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Dr. Rania Tabet, MD

Accepting New Patients

(147 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Saint Joseph University of Beirut (1998)

Professional interests include: injectable fillers, cataract surgery, eye surgery, and more.

4704 Montrose Boulevard
Houston, TX 77006

(713) 333-0151

Dr. Rania Tabet, MD is an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Saint Joseph University of Beirut in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Rania Tabet, MD is affiliated with Revere Medical, St. Joseph Medical Center, Memorial Hermann and CHARLES A. GARCIA, M.D., P.A..

Office Locations

Address:

4704 Montrose Boulevard
Houston, TX 77006

Address:

12970 I-10 East Freeway
Houston, TX 77001

Address:

1315 St. Joseph Parkway
Houston, TX 77002

Address:

16001 Park Ten Place Suite 215
Houston, TX 77084

Address:

5400 Bissonnet Suite A
Bellaire, TX 77401

Address:

12970 East Freeway
Houston, TX 77015

Some issues Dr. Rania Tabet, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

eye procedures	326
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	22
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	64
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

eye procedures	322
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	21
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	58
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

eye procedures	453
injections	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	38
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	15
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	59
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

eye procedures	549
injections	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	22
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	64
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

eye procedures	720
injections	145
photocoagulation	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	17
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	62
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rania Tabet, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rania Tabet, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and photocoagulation.

capsulotomy	10
eye procedures	609
injections	128
laser treatment	10
photocoagulation	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rania Tabet, MD.

**Gender**
Female	43
Male	33

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	16
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rania Tabet, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rania Tabet, MD treated were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	3
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Rania Tabet, MD graduated from Saint Joseph University of Beirut in 1998. She completed residency at University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Saint Joseph University of Beirut (1998)

Residency: University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rania Tabet, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Revere Medical

St. Joseph Medical Center

Memorial Hermann

CHARLES A. GARCIA, M.D., 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. Rania Tabet, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Medicare Advantage, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, HMO Blue Texas, Amerivantage and Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rania Tabet, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Medicare Advantage

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

HMO Blue Texas

Amerivantage

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rania Tabet, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 147 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rania Tabet, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$792 COMBIGAN $204	RESTASIS $125	LUMIGAN $110	OZURDEX $90	BOTOX $13	Other $250
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$483 Eylea $294	EYLEA HD $151	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $20	EYLEA aflibercept injection $18
Allergan, Inc.	$382 LUMIGAN $130	DURYSTA $107	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $80	COMBIGAN $33	VUITY $17	Other $16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$198 XIIDRA $138	Travatan Z $42	Simbrinza $18
Shire North American Group Inc	$143 XIIDRA $143
Other	$1,048 TYRVAYA $127	Rocklatan $120	ZERBAXA $107	ACTHAR $104	Flarex $88	Other $502

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,028
Education	$18

Biography

Dr. Rania Tabet's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Tabet (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Arabic, Spanish, and French. Dr. Tabet's areas of expertise include cosmetic treatments, LASIK, and cataract surgery. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Memorial Hermann, Revere Medical, and St. Joseph Medical Center. After completing medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and Saint Joseph University of Beirut, she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Amerigroup, Blue California, and BlueCross BlueShield of Texas appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Tabet takes. She has an open panel in Houston, TX according to Doctor.com.