Find a Top Family Doctor Near Me in Houston, TX – Book an Appointment Instantly

For over ten years of experience I have been devoted to serving others. Over a long period of time I delivered high quality care through active listening and dedication. Providing patients the maximum health care with the most recent advancement in medicine.

Dr. Farago is a family medicine trained, board certified physician. His experience includes general family medicine as well as addiction and non-interventional pain medicine. He has expertise using both buprenorphine and methadone for the treatment of chronic opioid dependency. He is licensed in the both the USA as well as Canada to practice medicine. His DEA exemption allows him to prescribe Suboxone in the US for substance abuse. He is a licensed MRO for urine drug screening and is currently consulted for opioid management.

For over ten years of experience I have been devoted to serving others. Over a long period of time I delivered high quality care through active listening and dedication. Providing patients the maximum health care with the most recent advancement in medicine.

For over ten years of experience I have been devoted to serving others. Over a long period of time I delivered high quality care through active listening and dedication. Providing patients the maximum health care with the most recent advancement in medicine.

Ms. Christine Thorpe-Gilpin joined the Calvary team of providers in early 2024, bringing with her over 14 years of education, training, and experience.

Ms. Thorpe-Gilpin began her medical career as an RN at Cornwall Regional Hospital. She worked tirelessly for the next 10+ years, gaining valuable experience in areas such as Pediatrics with disabilities, LTAC, ICU, NICU, MICU, CICU, CVICU, IMU, wound care & pressure ulcers, home health care, neurology, life support, and many other areas of acute and chronic care medicine.

She is certified in many areas, including NIH, BLS, Advanced CLS, Nursing Preceptor, and Critical Care. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing in 2021 and her doctorate degree in February 2024.

Ms. Thorpe-Gilpin holds numerous honors and awards listed below: Daisy Award nominee x 2, Nursing Excellence Award nominee, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society award, National Society of Leadership & Success award, The Golden Key award, and Today’s Nurse- Outstanding Top Nurse in Houston, Texas. Her professional affiliations are as follows: Nurses Association of Jamaica, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Iota Eta Chi Eta Phi Incorporation Nursing Sorority, and American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Ms. Thorpe-Gilpin is currently practicing and accepting new patients in our Cleveland location. Call or come by today to establish care with her, a very knowledgeable and skilled provider.

Wendy Sharp, FNP, is a dedicated family nurse practitioner serving patients throughout Cleveland and Humble, Texas. Ms. Sharp has been with the Calvary Medical Clinic team of providers since 2010, joining the practice and bringing with her over 16 years of education and training. Ms. Sharp boosts over 27 years of experience in the medical field.

Ms. Sharp obtained her Bachelor of Science in nursing at Houston Baptist University and went on to earn her Master of Science in nursing from Texas Women’s University in Houston, Texas. 

After beginning her medical career in the Home Healthcare field, Ms. Sharp furthered her work experience at two local Independent School Districts, where she cared for the acute medical incidents of children of all ages, as well as the adult staff and employees, under the title of director/district head nurse.

Shortly before joining Calvary, Ms. Sharp returned to the Home Healthcare field of medicine, where she cared for well over 100 patients and performed her positional duties as the supervising nurse case manager over the staff and employees.

She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her years of education, training, and experience with all ages and medical conditions are highly desired, and the team is proud to have her as a dedicated provider with at Calvary Medical Clinic. 

To schedule an appointment with Ms. Sharp, call Calvary Medical Clinic, or request an appointment online today.

Joseph Goin, MD, is a general practice physician, board-certified in pediatrics and family medicine. He treats patients at Calvary Urgent Care in Humble, Texas. 

For the last 16 years, Dr. Goin has served as the clinic’s medical director, providing strong leadership to the qualified and caring team of medical professionals in all primary care areas, including pediatrics, family medicine, nutritional counseling, obstetrics, and gynecology.

After earning his doctorate, Dr. Goin completed his residency training at Chicago's University of Illinois and Michael Reese hospitals in Chicago, Illinois. His professional experience includes working in a diverse mix of clinics and hospitals and holding various leadership positions.

In addition to his current roles as medical director and doctor at Calvary Urgent Care, Dr. Goin is the medical director of the Calvary Medical Clinic in Humble, Cleveland, and Livingston, Texas. There, he provides urgent care services. 

Dr. Goin looks forward to working with new and existing patients at his practices.

Dr. James Wells joined our elite team of providers in July 2023, bringing with him over 40 years of education, training, and experience.

After graduating with his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Wells began practicing Family Medicine at the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. He eventually moved to Selma Family Health Care, where he continued to practice Family Medicine, until he opened his own private practice, J. Darrick Wells MD, Inc., in 1996. Dr Wells continued to provide Family Medical Care for 22 years, before transitioning into the Urgent Care field of medicine.

Dr. Wells’ awards are numerous and extensive, including: the Richard D Steed Scholar Award, the All-Academic Award, the Associated Press Honorable-Mention, & Phi Beta Kappa. During his college years, he was the Team Captain for the Rice University Football team, he received the American Spirit award, the George R. Brown Most Valuable Receiver award, the All-Southwest Conference Receiver award, and was inducted into the Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame.

After becoming a doctor, the leadership positions that he has held are even more copious, including:

Chairman of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee, Chairman of the
Performance Improvement committee, Chief of Staff for Selma Community Hospital, Governing Combined Board member of AMC-Hanford and Central Valley General Hospital, Chief of Staff Designee of the Selma Adventist Medical Center, Medical Executive Committee member Adventist Central Valley Medical Staff, Chairman of the Adventist Central Valley Medical Staff Credentials committee, and five (5) different Medical Director positions held.

In Dr. Wells's tenure as a physician, he has virtually seen it all and done it all. Call and schedule your appointment with him today.

Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner Brittany Reynolds, DNP, joined the team of exceptional providers at Calvary Medical Clinic in 2017, bringing her own exceptional training and experience to the team. Ms. Reynolds sees patients from the practice's office location in Cleveland, Texas.

After obtaining her master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner, Ms. Reynolds furthered her education and training by earning her Doctorate of Nursing Practice. This accomplishment attests to her drive and ambition of being the best and providing the best. After graduating from Grambling State University, she completed her training and earned her doctoral degree from Frontier Nursing University. Along with caring for patients at esteemed facilities such as Glenwood Regional Medical Center and Kingwood Medical Center, Ms. Reynolds is a highly qualified and experienced medical educator, directly managing and instructing students in active clinical settings in Louisiana and Texas medical facilities. Her well-deserved honors and awards include the Kingwood Medical Center Shining Star Award, Good Samaritan Scholarship Award, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing Inductee, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude.

Ms. Reynolds is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Association, the Texas Nurse Practitioners, and the National Black Nurse Practitioner Association. She holds current certifications in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Her education, training, and hands-on clinical care are second to none, and her presence on the Calvary Medical team of providers proves that at Calvary Medical Clinic, we care about your care. Make an appointment to see Ms. Reynolds today.

Andrea Bowden, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Tomball, Texas. She joined the practice in 2022

Andrea grew up in Round Rock, TX. She graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with her Bachelor of Science in Health. She then went on to receive her Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2017. Prior to completing her graduate studies, Andrea worked as a medical assistant in dermatology which motivated her to focus her sights on becoming a dermatology PA.

Prior to her arrival at Heights Dermatology, Andrea specialized in gastroenterology at UTMB in League City, TX. She has received personal training in dermatology from Dr. Alpesh Desai, DO, and Dr. Tejas Desai, DO. She practices in the areas of general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Andrea has a passion for providing a positive bed-side manner to formulate a diagnosis. Her goal is to actively collaborate with her patients to come up with an effective treatment plan that works for each individual patient.

Andrea is licensed by the Texas Medical Board and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Texas Association of Physician Assistants, and the Texas Gulf Coast PA Association. In her free time, Andrea enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, being active, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog Norah.