Rahim S. Haikal, MD

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Specialty	Family Medicine
Board Certification	American Board of Family Medicine
Medical School	University of Kabul, Afghanistan, 1980
Internship/ Residency	The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Family Practice, 1992
	The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Family Practice, 1994
Foreign Language(s)	Pushtu, Persian (Dari), English
Primary Hospital Affiliation	St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Professional Organizations	American Academy of Family Physicians, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association
Employed at Kelsey-Seybold Since	August 23, 1994

MEET THE DOCTOR

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“I think patients should be seen for their acute problems as soon as possible if they are sick, and come for routine physicals once a year and follow up for their chronic problems as recommended by their doctor. I like to know my patients and explain their problems in simple, understandable terms.”

Rahim Haikal, M.D. joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1994. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and serves as Managing Physician at our Katy Clinic. Dr. Haikal speaks Pushtu and Persian.

Professional Background
Dr. Haikal graduated from medical school at the University of Kabul in Afghanistan in 1980. He completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Clinical Interests
Dr. Haikal’s clinical interests include preventive medicine, wellness exams, management of chronic medical and mental problems, minor surgeries and Geriatrics.

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Haikal has been recognized with a prestigious national certification for excellence in caring for diabetic patients, awarded by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Certification through NCQA’s national Diabetes Recognition Program comes after a comprehensive, individualized review process to verify a physician’s adherence to national standards of excellence in caring for patients diagnosed with diabetes. Read more.

Professional Associations
Dr. Haikal is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Harris County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association.

Hobbies and Special Interests
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Haikal enjoys exercise and traveling.

Rahim S. Haikal, MD FAAFP Dr. Rahim Haikal has been nationally recognized by the NCQA for excellence in diabetes care. Read more MAKING AN APPOINTMENT Two Scheduling Options 1.Call 713-442-0427 2.Complete a secure physician request form CLINIC LOCATIONS Katy 21660 Kingsland Katy, TX 77450 Telephone: 713-442-4100 Fax: 713-442-4145 View the Katy clinic page