About
Fred Bakht, MD, MPH brings 40 years of clinical experience to his Houston family medicine practice. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Toronto Faculty of Arts and Sciences in 1980, then completed an internship at Scarborough General Hospital in Toronto. He followed that with a second internship in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine before finishing his family medicine residency there in 1985. In 2009, he earned a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
Dr. Bakht holds board certifications from both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He ranked in the top one percent of examinees on the American Board of Family Medicine exam in 1986 and earned the Leonard Moise Teaching Award at Baylor College of Medicine. His clinical passions include diabetes, hypertension, heart disease prevention, nutrition, exercise, and mental health. He also performs specialized occupational medicine services, including offshore medicals under OGUK, OEUK, and OKOOA standards, independent medical examinations, and Saudi Arabia visa exams. Dr. Bakht serves as Medical Review Officer through the Medical Review Officer Certification Council and holds membership in the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Since 1992, he has served as Medical Director of the Family Life Center at Second Baptist Church in Houston.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Toronto, Victoria College (The Brant Award for Academic and Extracurricular Activities, 1976)
Medical School
University of Toronto Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Doctorate of Medicine 1980
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Houston, TX, Family Medicine 1984-1985
Additional Training
Internship: Scarborough General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1980-1981; Internship: Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Houston, TX, 1982-1983; Master of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, 2009
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bakht right for?
Dr. Bakht suits adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease who want a physician focused on long-term prevention. Patients who value a deep, ongoing relationship with a single physician will find his style a natural fit. Professionals in the energy or offshore industries benefit from his occupational medicine expertise, including OGUK, OEUK, and OKOOA medicals. Individuals needing Saudi Arabia visa exams or independent medical examinations will find those services available at his practice. His preventive orientation also serves patients who want to take a proactive, structured approach to their overall health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bakht treats a wide range of chronic and acute conditions. His clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. He also addresses mental health disorders and guides patients on nutrition and exercise as part of a preventive approach.
Yes, Dr. Bakht holds dual board certifications. He is certified by both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He ranked in the top one percent of examinees on the American Board of Family Medicine exam in 1986.
Dr. Bakht earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Toronto in 1980. He completed internships at Scarborough General Hospital in Toronto and at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He then finished his family medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 1985.
Yes, Dr. Bakht performs several specialized occupational medicine services. These include offshore medicals certified under OGUK, OEUK, and OKOOA standards, independent medical examinations, and Saudi Arabia visa exams. He also serves as a certified Medical Review Officer through the Medical Review Officer Certification Council.
Dr. Bakht places prevention at the center of his practice. He emphasizes early screening, nutrition, exercise, and heart disease prevention. Members receive a comprehensive annual wellness plan through the MDVIP Wellness Program that includes detailed screenings and custom health goals.
Dr. Bakht has practiced clinical medicine for 40 years. He completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 1985 and has practiced in Houston ever since. His longevity in the community means many of his patients have been with him for decades.
Yes, Dr. Bakht coordinates care with specialists when patients need it. He holds hospital affiliations with Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. When specialist referrals or hospital-based care become necessary, he actively manages the coordination.
Dr. Bakht has earned several professional honors throughout his career. These include the Leonard Moise Teaching Award from Baylor College of Medicine, top one percent of examinees on the American Board of Family Medicine exam in 1986, and the Brant Award for Academic and Extracurricular Activities from the University of Toronto in 1976.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026