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.
Knowledgeable, attentive, and caring, Dr. Ajani will spend the time you need to effectively guide you on your path to restoring wellness. He brings decades of “hands on” experience and offers a focus on natural answers to your health and wellness needs. Recognized for many awards, he specializes in diabetes, flu (Human Influenza), gynecology, osteoporosis, thyroid diseases, weight loss, and more.
Andrea D’Gama, FNP, joined Katy Rheumatology in 2020, and under the supervision of Dr. Chimata, has dedicated her time caring for patients’ with rheumatological conditions. She has over 5 years of experience as a FNP, and more than 20 years as a registered nurse. All of this experience has enabled Andrea to follow her passion of managing patients with chronic rheumatological conditions.
Andrea earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from India and then went on to earn her Master of Science in nursing as a family nurse practitioner from Texas Woman’s University in Houston. She can speak up to 5 languages, English, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Kannada.
She has called Texas her home for the past 21 years, most of which in the West Houston Area. Andrea is more than just a Nurse Practitioner, she is a loving wife, and mother. In her past time, she enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, tasting new foods, and caring for her family.
Bridging the Gap Psychological Services in Greater Houston area, Texas, is a private therapy and psychological testing practice run by clinical psychologist Tioana Maxwell, PsyD.
Bridging the Gap Psychological Services offers various mental health and neuropsychological services, including treating anxiety, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD, dementia, stroke, and TBIs. Treatments include anger management, individual and couples therapy, and premarital counseling. The team also provides expert evaluations for legal matters.
At Bridging the Gap Psychological Services, the team takes a holistic, eclectic approach. They use cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and family systems therapy and incorporate mindfulness into treatment plans. Their goal-oriented methods help encourage learning and change, restore cognitive function, and relieve emotional distress.
The team offers warm, compassionate mental health services. To learn more or schedule an appointment at Bridging the Gap Psychological Services, call the office or request an appointment online today.
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.
Kiran Farheen, MD, is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, rheumatology, and obesity medicine, proudly serving the Katy, Texas community. With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Farheen is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Dr. Farheen earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where she trained under leading experts and conducted advanced research in ankylosing spondylitis. Before establishing her own practice, Dr. Farheen served as an Assistant Professor of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunogenetics for five years.
Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Farheen views each patient encounter as an opportunity to grow and refine her approach. She believes in guiding and empowering patients to achieve their best possible health outcomes. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, wife, and sister, Dr. Farheen strives to connect with each patient on a personal level, treating them as individuals rather than just their diagnoses.
Recognizing the profound impact that chronic diseases can have on every aspect of life, Dr. Farheen is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
“Dr. Farheen is fantastic. She listens to her patients, works hard to find the cause of their issues and is very compassionate in her approach to healing. Very few doctors are as good as Dr. Farheen.”
I am a Texas-trained and board-certified family physician, and I am excited to be a part of Fulshear Family Medicine. I graduated from Texas A&M University College of Medicine and completed my residency training at Memorial Family Medicine in Sugar Land, TX. My passion for medicine is driven by a commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of my patients through evidence-based practices, and open communication. When I am not in the clinic, I enjoy spending my free time with my family and pursuing various interests, including carpentry, cycling, and outdoor activities.
“Dr. Patrick Coate is relatable and seeks to establish a rapport between he and his patient. Most importantly, Dr. Coate listens to his patient. He is a definite breath of fresh air: both knowledgeable and relatable.
His staff is capable and helpful. Best of all he is right here in Fulshear. We are fortunate to have him.
The Stalinskys'”
Dr. Patrick Coate, MD
Family Physician
7629 Tiki Drive
Fulshear, TX 77441
4.84(45)
Edward Tyson, MD
Addiction Medicine Physician 16.8 mi
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 five 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 previously co-chaired the National Task Force on Hepatitis B. His contributions to medical literature and education include 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.
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.”
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 19.3 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.”
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.
“Dr. Pour-Jafari's staff are pleasant, competent, and reassuring. I appreciate Dr. Pour-Jafari's care and concern about my health and her thorough, holistic approach to my well-being.”