Dr. Mario Assouad is a board-certified nephrologist with over 30 years of experience in kidney care and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Aleppo, completed his training at the University of Nevada, and pursued his fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.
Dr. Assouad specializes in treating kidney disease, dialysis patients, kidney transplant management, hypertension, diabetes-related kidney conditions, and rare disorders such as autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and phosphorus metabolism disorders.
Fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, Dr. Assouad is highly rated by patients for his clear communication, compassion, and thorough care.
He practices at The Kidney Health Center in Houston and is affiliated with major hospitals including Houston Methodist, HCA Houston Healthcare, and Baylor St. Luke’s. He offers both in-office and telehealth appointments and is currently accepting new patients.
Board Certification
Nephrology
Education
University of Aleppo (MD)
University of Nevada (Residency)
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (Fellowship)
Areas of Expertise & Services
• Chronic kidney disease and dialysis management
• Kidney transplant management
• Hypertension and diabetes-related kidney conditions
• ADPKD and other rare kidney disorders
• Phosphorus metabolism disorders
• ICU nephrology consults
Hospital Affiliations
• Houston Methodist Clear Lake
• HCA Houston Healthcare
• Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English, Arabic, French, Spanish
Awards & Publications
Dr. Assouad has contributed to over a dozen research publications on nephrology topics and is widely respected in the field.
Locations
Almeda
7015 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77054
Pearland
2425 County Rd 90, Pearland, TX 77584
Southeast
11920 Astoria Blvd, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77089
Appointments & Contact
Call: (713) 496-1077
Fax: (844) 682-5968
Telehealth Available
