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Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD

Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Houston, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

UT Physicians Otorhinolaryngology - Texas Medical Center

6400 Fannin St Houston, TX 77030
Telehealth available
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Dr. Alava's Reviews

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Excellent knowledge
He is excellent, thorough, and very personable. Has expert knowledge from teaching and medical school appointments. Explains your condition very well, in understandable language, and has a rational basis for followups.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jerry – Mar 31, 2023
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Dr Alava fixed my deviated septim along with some other issues I had on Jan 7th 2022. The overall experience was great and I wish I would have done this sooner. I had minimum to jo pain in my nose after the surgery and the only pain was from the tube the anesthesiologist inserted in my throat during surgery. Dr Alava is efficient but at the same time warn and friendly with great bed side manner. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 18, 2022
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I visited ,Dr.Alava and I'm so glad I decided very good stuff very polite person and Dr.Alava is very good at what he does. ?????
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Karina – Jan 22, 2021
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One word describes this doctor awesome. He is the kindest, most personable, doctor I have ever met. He was not in a rush, listened to me, and responded in a professional manner using language I could understand. He discusses all avenues of option and treatment modality. He is a gifted health care professional who is compassionate and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Darby in The Woodlands – Feb 28, 2017
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Dr Alava operated on my husband to remove an aggressive skin cancer on the side of his face near his left ear, and did so with utter professionalism, excellence and an amazing bedside manner. He spent as much time with us as we required for him to explain the procedure, what he found and also made excellent recommendations for further and future treatment, if necessary. He was helpful, kind and considerate and we would recommend him to any one requiring any ENT surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Lee Chapman in Sugar Land, TX – Nov 03, 2016
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I met Dr. Ibrahim Alava at LBJ Hospital in Houston, TX. He performed my Nasal Polyps removal several months ago and has been my follow-up ENT provider since. Every visit I have had with Dr. Alava, he has provided exceptional customer service. He is punctual with appointments and is impressively know ledged in his field of work. I would without hesitation recommend Dr. Alava to my loved ones.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Rosalinda in Houston, TX – Aug 17, 2016
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Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Houston, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Texas

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston

    Residency Hospital, 2013

  • University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston

    Internship Hospital, 2009

  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008

  • Florida Atlantic University

    Undergraduate School, 2002
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    UT Physicians Otorhinolaryngology - Texas Medical Center

    UT Physicians Otorhinolaryngology - Texas Medical Center6400 Fannin St Houston, TX 77030
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