Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Bita Pour-Jafari, MD, ABAARM, is a board-certified family physician with years of experience, she provides comprehensive and patient-centered care at Texas Premier Physicians P.A. in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Jafari earned her Doctor of Medicine from Hamadan University of Medical Sciences in 2004, completing her residency in family medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa, Texas. In 2017, she furthered her expertise with a fellowship in Anti-Aging and Metabolic Medicine (FAAMFM) through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) which transformed her approach in medicine
She is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the Metabolic Medical Institute, and the Texas Medical Association.
Dr. Jafari provides a wide range of services, including annual physical exams, preventive and screening exams, chronic disease medication managements, Pap smears, menopause and andropause evaluations, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She is dedicated to getting to the root cause of symptoms and creating personalized treatment plans that merge traditional and integrative medicine with the latest advancements.
Her approach prioritizes attentiveness, time, and patience, ensuring each patient receives customized care for acute and chronic health challenges. She is committed to helping individuals optimize their health, wellness, and overall functionality.
Originally from sunny Southern California, Kristen graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of California, Irvine, and earned his medical degree in Rhode Island. Along with primary care, Kristen specializes in women's health and genetic medicine. He leads a genetics lab at the Texas Medical Center, serving as the primary investigator in various clinical trials.
Kristen is natively fluent in five languages—Greek, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian—enhancing his ability to communicate effectively and provide personalized, compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys exploring new restaurants, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and his eight-year-old Chihuahua, Cholula.
“This was my first visit to Dr. Tran Van Family Practice. Everyone was very kind and Dr. Tran was very informative. He probed questions and diagnosed me right away.I was in and out of the office in less than an hour. I will definitely be back.”
Kristen Garcia, MD PhD
Family Physician
1919 North Loop West
Suite 218
Houston, TX 77008
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Carole Mackavey, Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner 3.2 mi
Originally from Boston Massachusetts, she was educated at first at Mass General Hospital, and later at Boston College. She worked as a Registered Nurse for many years in cardiothoracic nursing as well as brain injury and spinal cord rehabilitation. She relocated to Texas in 1997 and worked at The Texas Instituted for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) before returning to UTMB to continue her education. She graduated from UTMB as a Family Nurse Practitioner and has special interests in Women’s Health, Diabetes and Hypertension. She also works with Medtronic initiating and training patients for insulin pump therapy. She is also trained in cosmetic procedures i.e. Botox, Juvederm and laser therapy.
“This was my first visit to Dr. Tran Van Family Practice. Everyone was very kind and Dr. Tran was very informative. He probed questions and diagnosed me right away.I was in and out of the office in less than an hour. I will definitely be back.”
At Balance Wellness Center, we provide motivated patients with the health and wellness services they need under the care of board-certified internist Ronald Bryant, MD. Dr. Bryant has specialized in obesity and metabolism for over 20 years and continues to help patients optimize their health today.
Dr. Bryant began his career in health and wellness after earning his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He then completed residency training in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
During a typical day at Balance Wellness Center, Dr. Bryant visits with clients to discuss their needs, goals, and expectations. He recommends personalized care plans for every patient according to their needs, including evidence-driven medical weight loss programs for patients experiencing obesity or weight gain and chronic disease management for various health conditions.
Dr. Bryant also specializes in hormone replacement therapy at Balance. He helps patients overcome symptoms like fatigue and insomnia resulting from hormone imbalances with essential hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and thyroid hormone. He offers remote appointments with telemedicine to streamline patients’ care.
Given the background in internal medicine and the specialization in metabolism, micronutrients, and hormone imbalances, Dr. Bryant addresses the root of illness. Health is optimized by identifying the root of any imbalance and correcting such imbalances.
In addition to health and wellness, we provide select cosmetic medical spa services for our clientele. Cosmetic injectables are available to clients looking to make outward changes in order to look as good as they feel. Botox® and dermal fillers allow clients to enjoy a more youthful appearance and a possible self-image boost.
Don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment at Balance Wellness Center by phone or online at any time for the care you need.
Dr. Wiederholz is a leading expert in the field of minimally invasive spine treatments in Houston. Trained directly under Dr. Kevin Pauza, the inventor of the Discseel® Procedure, Dr. Wiederholz has been performing this innovative treatment since 2020, making him the first physician in Houston to do so.
His direct training under Dr. Pauza has provided him with a deep understanding and mastery of the Discseel® Procedure, allowing him to offer his patients a safe and effective alternative to surgery for chronic back and neck pain.
As a trailblazer in his field, Dr. Wiederholz is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest standard of care. His expertise and commitment to patient wellbeing have established him as the trusted choice for those seeking to avoid surgery and improve their quality of life. Choose Dr. Wiederholz, the Houston Discseel® Expert, for a successful return to a pain-free life.
Dr. Matthias Wiederholz is also the founder and visionary behind Performance Pain & Sports Medicine, also known as Performance. Performance is a boutique medical practice with a focus on the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Dr. Wiederholz founded Performance in 2008 and officially opened for patient care in 2009. Dr. Wiederholz serves his patients in Houston, Texas; and Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
Dr. Wiederholz received his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas where he served as chief resident. He completed fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management and Sports Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. He holds four board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is his primary specialty. This field focuses on the treatment of the entire person with special attention to functional recovery. He also holds a board certification in Sports Medicine and he is a leader in this field offering minimally-invasive options for healing of sports injuries. He also has a board certification in Pain Medicine through the American Board of Pain Medicine. His expertise in this field spans both nationally and internationally where he has provided education for physician colleagues throughout the US and Europe. Finally, he is board certified in Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine and holds a Masters degree in Metabolic & Nutritional Medicine. Unlike other physicians that are dabbling in the field of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Wiederholz is board-certified in it. He is a leader in the use of autologous, bone marrow derived stem cell procedures and platelet rich plasma procedures using targeted image guidance with both ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
The field of Pain Medicine has advanced over the years and Dr. Wiederholz prides himself on keeping up with all the most innovative advancements within the field. He performs all the basic pain management procedures, such as epidural injections, facet joint injections, rhizotomies, sacroiliac joint injections. But he is a leader in the advanced treatments within the field as well. He was the first physician in the entire state of Texas to perform the Superion procedure, a minimally invasive implant procedure for the treatment of spinal stenosis. He also implants spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pain pumps. He also has specialized training in endoscopic spine surgical procedures.
Dr. Wiederholz is one of just a few physicians licensed and trained to perform the Discseel™ procedure. This amazing procedure often prevents spine surgery and treats the inflammation associated with leaky disc syndrome. Invented by Dr. Kevin Pauza, Dr. Wiederholz was trained on this advanced technique and offers this therapy in Texas, New Jersey and Pennsylvania!
In his personal time Dr. Wiederholz spends time with his wife and daughter and enjoys traveling, golf and yoga. Despite being a transplant from New Jersey, he truly enjoys making Texas-style barbeque in his kamado grill. He also enjoys baking fresh bread and making homemade pasta.
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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.
Angela is a Board-Certified Family nurse practitioner . She completed her studies at Governors State University. With her experience in a variety of settings that include internal medicine , hospice , palliative care, pediatrics, home care and primary care. She believes in building lasting relationships with patients while providing high quality care.
Malini Kumar, MD, is a family medicine physician and the director of Houston Testosterone Club and Wellness Center, an aesthetics and wellness center located in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Kumar received training at the LSU School of Medicine and has practiced medicine in the Greater Houston area for nearly 20 years.
Dr. Kumar has a unique interest in aesthetic medicine, but she's also deeply invested in the physical, emotional, and hormonal health of her patients.
After owning and operating her own med spa for three years, Dr. Kumar has now joined Houston Testosterone Club and Wellness Center to provide ultrasound skin tightening and hormone treatments to individuals living in and around Houston.
Dr. Kumar believes that each patient should receive a personalized treatment plan to optimize their outward appearance and overall health. Dr. Kumar is a member of several professional organizations, including the Harris County Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, and the American Academy of Family Practice. She is board certified by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kumar or learn more about the treatments available at Houston Testosterone Club and Wellness Center, call the office or book an appointment online today.