Sam F. Askandar, MD

Primary Care, Family Medicine

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group

Accepting New Patients
Accepting Video Visits

Sam F. Askandar, MD

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group

About Me

Provide comprehensive care with integrity to patients of all age groups. Not limited to annual physicals as well as same days and urgent care visits

Clinical Interests

  • Allergy and asthma
  • Arthritis
  • Back, chest, and abdominal pain
  • Children's health
  • Complete physicals
  • Health screenings
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol                                                     
  • Management of acute and chronic illnesses
  • Management of depression and anxiety
  • Men’s health
  • Minor procedures               
  • Preventive care
  • Rash and skin problems                                         
  • Routine immunizations
  • Skin cancer screening                                            
  • Smoking cessation
  • Women’s health

Accepted Insurance Plans

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2
Aetna Affordable Health Choices
Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice
Aetna Common Spirit Health KelseyCare
Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan
Aetna EPO
Aetna HMO
Aetna Health Network
Aetna International
Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)
Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)
Aetna Open Access
Aetna POS
Aetna PPO
Aetna Premier Care Network
Aetna QPOS
Aetna Select
Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits
Aetna Signature Administrators CoreSource
Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC
Aetna Student Health
Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network
Aetna Transplant
Aetna Workers' Comp
BCBS Federal EMPL PPO-Out of State
BCBS Federal EMPL PPO-TX, IL, OK, NM, MT
BCBS PPO Wespath
Blue Choice POS
Blue Choice PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO/UT Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Edge
Blue Essentials
Blue Essentials Access
Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO
Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage PPO
Cigna Medicare Total Care
Coventry PPO
First Health PPO
GeoBlue
HMO Blue
Medicare
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Healthy Directions
PHCS PPO
TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002
TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430
TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781
TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000
TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003
TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001
TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002
TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003
TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005
TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006
TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001
TRS-Care Standard Group 485000
US Family Health Plan

Insurance plans may change. Please verify your plan is accepted when scheduling an appointment.

Credentials

RESIDENCY, FAMILY MEDICINE
Baptist Memorial Hospital | 2020
FELLOWSHIP
Plastic Surgery | University of Tennessee Health Science Center | 2016
MICROVASCULAR SURGERY
Reconstructive Surgery | University of Tennessee Health Science Center | 2015
INTERNSHIP
Plastic surgery | Ain Shams University Hospitals | 2014
MEDICAL DEGREE
Medicine | Ain Shams University School of Medicine | 2009
AFFILIATED HOSPITALS
  • Houston Methodist Hospital

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic
Languages listed are spoken by doctor and/or office staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I make an appointment with Dr. Sam F. Askandar online?
    Yes, you can schedule an appointment with Dr. Sam F. Askandar by visiting this page.
  • What insurance does Dr. Sam F. Askandar accept?
    See the insurance that Dr. Sam F. Askandar accepts here.
  • Where is Dr. Sam F. Askandar located?
    Dr. Sam F. Askandar sees patients at the following locations:
    • Comprehensive Care Center, 8520 Broadway Street, Suite 200, Pearland, TX 77584
  • What languages do Dr. Sam F. Askandar and/or staff speak?
    Dr. Sam F. Askandar and/or office staff speak English and Arabic