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Joel Massey, MD, is a dedicated primary care physician practicing at Hill Country Wellness Journey in New Braunfels, Texas. He is committed to building lasting relationships with patients and providing personalized, accessible healthcare through a membership-based direct primary care model. As a Texas native, he is passionate about serving individuals and families throughout the New Braunfels community with compassionate, patient-centered care.

Many local residents know Dr. Massey from his years as a primary care physician within a large hospital-affiliated healthcare system, where he earned a reputation for thoughtful, comprehensive care. He has also served patients through the Veterans’ Health Association and has remained actively involved in community outreach initiatives, including participation in Walk with a Doc and The Institute for Public Health Education and Research.

Dr. Massey provides comprehensive outpatient primary and preventive care for patients of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, weight management, chronic disease management, and the treatment of acute illnesses. He believes that strong physician-patient relationships are the foundation of better health outcomes and strives to give every patient the time, attention, and support they deserve.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Massey has led an adventurous life. He has eaten at the White House, been aboard Air Force One, flown small airplanes as a hobby, and lived for six months on a tiny island in the Pacific. He has also held medical licenses in 52 states and territories, bringing a uniquely broad perspective to his practice. Despite his travels and experiences, he remains proud to call Texas home.

LungDocs provides comprehensive care for a wide range of acute and chronic pulmonary conditions. At the offices in Kyle and New Braunfels, Texas, pulmonary and critical care physician Rajesh Shetty, MD, and the medical providers focus on improving and protecting the lung function of adults.

The pulmonary specialists provide onsite diagnostic testing services for acute infections, including COVID-19. They also provide comprehensive pulmonary function tests to accurately diagnose chronic lung conditions like asthma, pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and emphysema.

In addition to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic lung conditions, the providers specialize in evaluating and treating sleep apnea.

For more serious pulmonary conditions like interstitial lung disease, LungDocs offers outpatient bronchoscopy procedures to remove damaged lung tissue, tumors, and other obstructions. The providers customize treatment plans to ease existing symptoms of lung disease and improve overall lung function.

The LungDocs physicians also value the importance of preventive care. They offer routine lung screenings, smoking cessation resources, and pulmonary rehabilitation services to preserve long-term lung health.

Call LungDocs in Kyle or New Braunfels, Texas, to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online today. 

Rajesh Shetty, MD, is the lead physician at LungDocs in Kyle and New Braunfels, Texas. He’s board-certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine and brings nearly 30 years of experience to his practice.

Dr. Shetty earned his medical degree from Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre in Nerul, India. He held a rotatory internship at Rajawadi Hospital in Bombay, India, then worked in family practice before moving to the United States.

Dr. Shetty completed his residency in internal medicine at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. After his residency, he worked as an attending physician and then as the assistant director of the emergency department at Interfaith Medical Center. He was honored as the Best Physician in his department in 2004.

Dr. Shetty continued his education with two fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. The first fellowship was in pulmonary and critical care medicine, and the second was in lung transplantation. During his time at Baylor, Dr. Shetty earned several honors, including Best First Year Fellow, Best Third Year Fellow, Best Fellow in Cardio-Thoracic ICU/Private Practice, and Best Outgoing Fellow.

At LungDocs, Dr. Shetty specializes in pulmonary and critical care. From convenient onsite testing to chronic condition management, Dr. Shetty and the team strive to provide convenient, compassionate, and effective care to adults of all ages.