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Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP

Accepting New Patients

(356 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Professional interests include: pulmonary hypertension, lung issues, intensive care

6445 Main Street Floor 22
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-7779

Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP is a pulmonologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult pulmonology and critical care (intensive care medicine). Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP is affiliated with Houston Methodist, ST. LUKE'S DIAGNOSTIC CATH LAB, LLP and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

6445 Main Street Floor 22
Houston, TX 77030

Some issues Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP can help you with:

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

“"Thinking becomes cloudy, a person can become confused, lethargic, fatigued," according to Dr. Zeenat Safdar, a pulmonologist and director of the Houston Methodist Hospital Pulmonary Hypertension...”—"What is hypoxia and how does it happen?", The Washington Times, January 2018

“"These cases are more than routine seasonal allergies," said Dr. Zeenat Safdar, a pulmonologist at Houston Methodist Hospital and Lupo's doctor.”—"Harvey jump-starts allergy season woes", Houston Chronicle, October 2017

“"It's quite present in the elderly -- unrecognized by patients, family members and even doctors, underdiagnosed and undertreated as a result," said Dr. Zeenat Safdar, a Methodist pulmonologist not...”—"Chronic bronchitis, former President Bush's burden, serious condition for elderly", Houston Chronicle, April 2017

doctor visit	185
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
pulmonary testing	70

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

doctor visit	146
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
pulmonary testing	83

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	27
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

doctor visit	148
hospital care	150
inpatient care	150
pulmonary testing	131

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	26
Less than 65	132

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

doctor visit	78

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	123
hospital care	187
inpatient care	187

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

doctor visit	191
hospital care	298
inpatient care	298

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	34
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	31
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	16
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

doctor visit	338
hospital care	380
inpatient care	380

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	24
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	11
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

doctor visit	553
hospital care	935
inpatient care	935

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

bronchoscopy	10
doctor visit	220
hospital care	326
inpatient care	326
pulmonary testing	96

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	88
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	5
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP treated were hypertension, heart failure, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	6
Dementia	5

Education & Training

She has a state license in Texas.

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

ST. LUKE'S DIAGNOSTIC CATH LAB, LLP

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 356 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

4.9

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The doctor made me feel very confident that I am now in good hands.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-04

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$175,252 OPSUMIT $59,769	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $31,171	UPTRAVI $21,421	VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $661	VENTAVIS ILOPROST $620	Other $61,610
United Therapeutics Corporation	$134,061 ORENITRAM $57,592	TYVASO $26,059	REMODULIN $17,024	None $11,895	ADCIRCA $2,176	Other $19,314
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$90,329 OFEV $24,181	Spiriva $28	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $16	COMBIVENT $5	$66,099
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$62,109 Adempas $62,109
Gilead Sciences Inc	$54,218 Letairis $37,359	$16,859
Other	$102,333 Esbriet $23,829	ADCIRCA $8,279	ORENITRAM $7,779	Digoxin $2,991	REVATIO $2,200	Other $57,254

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$390,530
Travel and Lodging	$88,866
Consulting Fee	$80,770
Food and Beverage	$50,648
Education	$4,989
Other	$2,500

Research Payments

Dr. Zeenat Safdar, MD, MS, FACP has received 203 research payments totaling $1,250,471.

Biography

Dr. Zeenat Safdar's medical specialty is critical care (intensive care medicine) and adult pulmonology. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She has indicated that her clinical interests include intensive care and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Safdar is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Houston, TX.