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.
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 involving gentic engineering, and gene splicing
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 his partner, and their 7 year year old rescue dog Remy
“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.”
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.
“I am so blessed to have found this practice! The front desk staff was polite and friendly. The visit with the medical staff was prompt and professional. I felt heard without a doubt! I finally got answers to my skin issues. Thank you!!”
Eva Hinojosa, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Eva was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and moved to the Rio Grande Valley with her family at age 10. She graduated cum laude from St. Edwards University in Austin with a Bachelor’s in Biology in 2017. Eva received several academic scholarships throughout her academic career and maintained a position on the Dean’s List. After college, she spent her first postgraduate year working in the Emergency department and volunteering at rural clinics in Mexico and Peru. Eva then attained her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. She is bilingual and motivated to help the Corpus Christi community in their skin needs. Eva’s interest in helping the community and passion for overall skin care is what drove her to pursue a field in dermatology; her interest was further motivated during her clinical rotations. Prior to her arrival at Heights Dermatology, Eva specialized in Internal Medicine in Mcallen, Texas. She is passionate about providing evidence-based care and enjoys staying up to date with new techniques and products out in the market. She prioritizes the importance of patient education and preventative medicine.
Eva 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. Eva is licensed by the Texas Medical Board and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. In her free time, Eva enjoys exercising, spending time with her loved ones, and traveling.
“I am so blessed to have found this practice! The front desk staff was polite and friendly. The visit with the medical staff was prompt and professional. I felt heard without a doubt! I finally got answers to my skin issues. Thank you!!”
Elizabeth Finsness, or “Liza”, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Dallas, TX.
She graduated from University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She competed on UGA’s NCAA Equestrian team where she was named All-American four years, obtaining a National Championship and two SEC Championship titles. She earned her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Kentucky. Liza began her dermatology career in south Florida where she practiced general and surgical dermatology for 2 years before moving to Texas. She has since earned the title of Diplomate Fellow as a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Being a native Floridian, Liza recognizes the importance of skin care and prevention of sun-related ailments. She is passionate about patient education and preventative medicine. She is well versed in medical dermatology as well as surgical dermatology. In her free time, she enjoys riding horses, traveling, exercise, and spending time with family and friends
“I am so blessed to have found this practice! The front desk staff was polite and friendly. The visit with the medical staff was prompt and professional. I felt heard without a doubt! I finally got answers to my skin issues. Thank you!!”
Annie Chang, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Houston.
Annie is originally from the Houston area and attended high school at St. Agnes Academy. She graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Nutrition in Business. She obtained her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from UTMB in 2019.
Before completing her graduate studies, she gained hands-on experience working as a clinical care coordinator in hepatology at the Houston Medical Center.
In addition to her background in nutrition, Annie holds a keen interest in skin care and in preventative medicine through lifestyle and diet. Building a strong relationship with every patient is an integral part of her practice. Having received personal training in dermatology from Dr. Alpesh Desai, DO, and Tejas Desai, DO, Annie practices medical dermatology, skin cancer surgeries, and other various skin procedures. Annie regularly pursues her continuing medical education in dermatology to provide the highest quality care for her patients.
She is currently a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Texas Association of Physician Assistants, and Texas Gulf Coast Physician Assistant Association. In her free time, Annie enjoys cooking, crafting, and spending time with her husband and English bulldog, Rex.
“Annie is very friendly and professional. She takes time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. I'm confident in her diagnosis and treatment(s).”
Zoe Apted, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Houston. Joining the Heights Dermatology team in 2019, Zoe brings incredible expertise.
She graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. In 2014, she completed a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. After finishing her MPH, she obtained a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2016. Zoe received several academic scholarships throughout her academic career and maintained a position on the Dean’s List.
Before completing her graduate studies, Zoe worked in clinical research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Additionally, she spent six months volunteering as a medical assistant at a rural hospital in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala. During this time, she discovered a passion for clinical care, which compelled her to pursue a career in medicine. She previously practiced in obstetrics and gynecology before moving into dermatology, a field of special interest to her. Zoe is currently a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Texas Association of Physician Assistants, and Texas Gulf Coast Physician Assistant Association.
In her free time, Zoe enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children. She lives in the greater Heights area and is excited to serve her community.
Amneh Amro is a Physician Assistant that graduated from UT- RGV in 2012 and moved to Austin to pursue her career. She has worked in family medicine and urgent care settings for several years. She has gained experience in psychiatry during this time and enjoys the holistic approach if and when possible. On her free time she enjoys her family and loves to take her son paddle boarding!
Khoa Truong, MD, is a skilled physician practicing at Magnolia Family Medicine.
Dr. Truong grew up in Vietnam and moved to the United States in 2013. Since then, Houston has become his second home—a place he has come to love and feel deeply connected to.
He began his journey into medicine at the University of Texas at Austin, where he completed his pre-medical studies. He earned his medical degree from St. George’s University and completed his residency training with the Conroe Family Medicine Program.
Outside of caring for patients at Magnolia Family Medicine, Dr. Truong enjoys capturing life’s moments through photography—if he weren’t a doctor, he might be behind the camera full-time. He also loves playing badminton at the Houston Badminton Academy’s Cypress location.
Fluent in both English and Vietnamese and currently learning Spanish, Dr. Truong is passionate about serving the North Houston community with kindness, understanding, and a personal touch.
You may call (281) 356-1945 or click the "Schedule Appointment" button to select a convenient day and time to see Dr. Truong. For your convenience, he sees patients till 7 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and is available from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturdays -- all at our Woodforest location.
Graduated of Medical Doctor in 1997, with a non stoping dedication to the direct patient care. Multiple years of experience had been gathered, always puting honesty, and compassion in the first place when it comes to care the patients. As a foreign medical graduated in my country of origing, I achieve over the years the titles of medical doctor, specialist in family medicine, and lastly the specialty in general surgery. Here in the USA , I was able to reach the health care provider status, under the acreditation of FNP-BC. While always putting patients needings first, our family clinic team will not hesitate to go above and beyond with the huge resposibility to provide healing; including the mind, the spirit, and the body.
Patricia Roberts-Harris, D.O. a family physician with over 18 years of experience offering an extensive suite of medical services for you and your family. As a family doctor I will take the time to listen to your needs and always put you first because your health is my primary concern. I provide individualized care for each of my patients that come to me for their medical needs because there are a lot of factors that can make an impact on your health, such as previous illnesses, injuries, and family history. I take all of this into account so that you get the best care possible. I will be there to guide you towards specialists that treat specific conditions that are identified during your visit with me and he or she will provide checkups that are necessary for preventing future illnesses. I am here to make sure you get the medical services that improve your quality of life, and want to be a resource when you have questions.
Khoa Truong, MD, is a skilled physician practicing at Magnolia Family Medicine.
Dr. Truong grew up in Vietnam and moved to the United States in 2013. Since then, Houston has become his second home—a place he has come to love and feel deeply connected to.
He began his journey into medicine at the University of Texas at Austin, where he completed his pre-medical studies. He earned his medical degree from St. George’s University and completed his residency training with the Conroe Family Medicine Program.
Outside of caring for patients at Magnolia Family Medicine, Dr. Truong enjoys capturing life’s moments through photography—if he weren’t a doctor, he might be behind the camera full-time. He also loves playing badminton at the Houston Badminton Academy’s Cypress location.
Fluent in both English and Vietnamese and currently learning Spanish, Dr. Truong is passionate about serving the North Houston community with kindness, understanding, and a personal touch.
You may call (281) 356-1945 or click the "Schedule Appointment" button to select a convenient day and time to see Dr. Truong. For your convenience, he sees patients till 7 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and is available from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturdays -- all at our Woodforest location.
Richard R. Andrews, MD, MPH, FASAM, is a board-certified addiction medicine physician and family medicine specialist with over three decades of experience in patient care, public health, and medical education. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Andrews has dedicated his career to serving diverse communities, from rural migrant health centers in Virginia to immigrant and refugee populations in Houston, Texas.
For over four years Dr Andrews has worked with patients experiencing opioid addiction. But with this website and virtual medical practice he is focusing on patients who want more control over their use of alcohol. He is board certified in addiction medicine by the American Osteopathic Association and in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.
A recognized leader in viral hepatitis care, Dr. Andrews serves as President of the Houston Viral Hepatitis Task Force, and previously co-chaired the National Task Force on Hepatitis B. His contributions to medical literature and education include numerous peer-reviewed publications, CME course development, and national conference presentations. In 2019, he was honored as a CDC Hep B Champion for his commitment to eliminating hepatitis B and liver cancer in the U.S.
Passionate about advancing addiction medicine and infectious disease care, Dr. Andrews continues to integrate evidence-based treatment, compassionate patient engagement, and physician education to improve individual and public health outcomes.
