About Harith H. Mushtaq, MD
Dr. Harith Mushtaq received his medical degree from the University of Baghdad College of Medicine. He completed the general surgery residency program at the Johns Hopkins Hospital -Department of Surgery and University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, McGovern Medical School. After graduating from surgical residency, he completed a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at McGovern Medical School. He joined UTHealth as an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery.
He looks forward to providing evidence-based medicine for his patients to achieve the desired outcomes.
Dr. Mushtaq is passionate about health care equity and empowering patients to make their own treatment decisions to maximize their quality of life. With that in mind, he is all about building partnerships with his patients on their journey back to health.
Dr. Mushtaq treats patients of all ages. His clinical focus includes colon and rectal cancer, anal cancer, benign colorectal diseases (inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis), and benign anorectal diseases (hemorrhoids, peri-anal fistula, pilonidal cyst) and Fecal Incontinence.
He has a particular interest in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery, Robotic Colorectal Surgery, Enhanced Recovery after Major Surgery, colon cancer screening for benign and malignant conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, and treatment of hemorrhoidal disease.
Our care summarizes the use of clinical knowledge and technical skills combined with the experience to change the patient’s quality of life and provide an excellent outcome.
Outside of the hospital, he enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends.
Practice Locations
Dr. Harith H. Mushtaq sees patients at:
- UT Physicians Colon and Rectal Clinic in Cypress, TX 77429
- UT Physicians Colon and Rectal Clinic in Houston, TX 77030
Education
Dr. Mushtaq graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, with a Doctor of Medicine from University of Baghdad, from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Harith H. Mushtaq, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.
Licenses
Harith H. Mushtaq, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since March 24, 2015, and his NPI number is 1881088250. Dr. Mushtaq certified his NPI information on 07/10/2020.
Insurance
Dr. Harith H. Mushtaq accepts the following insurance providers:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Book an Appointment
Dr. Harith H. Mushtaq is a verified colon & rectal surgeon on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Harith H. Mushtaq, please call (713) 486-4720.
