Infectious Disease

Amar Safdar, M.D.

Head, Center for Infectious Diseases & Immunology

Dr. Amar Safdar, MD, FACP, FIDSA, is an infectious disease specialist with over 35 years of experience, focusing on healthcare-associated infections, infections in transplant and immunocompromised patients, microbiology, and mycobacterial diseases. He serves adult populations, including cancer patients and those with unexplained fevers or conditions requiring selective antibiotic use, such as AIDS. As Head of the Center for Infectious Diseases & Immunology, he practices at 6560 Fannin St, Suite

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Infectious Disease (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Dow University of Health Sciences (MD, 1989)
Residency: New York Downtown Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1992-1994)
Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Infectious Disease, 1996-1999)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health PlansAspirus Health Plan

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Houston Methodist Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Safdar treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Safdar accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Amar Safdar's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 44 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Safdar practice?

Amar Safdar practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including Houston Methodist Hospital.

What does Dr. Safdar specialize in?

Amar Safdar is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Safdar been practicing?

Amar Safdar has 37+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Safdar's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Dow University of Health Sciences (MD, 1989); Residency: New York Downtown Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1992-1994); Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Infectious Disease, 1996-1999).