Welcome! I am proud to offer you a practice where patients are what matter most. Here, there are no more middle-men, no more intrusive insurance requirements, and no more barriers to your care. In my practice it’s just you and me working together to keep you healthy. It’s time for medicine to get personal again! I hope you’ll join me.
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. I then went on to earn my Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. I completed my Internship and Residency at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and I had the privilege to serve as Chief Resident in my final year. I am certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
My Experience
Upon completion of my Internship and Residency, I practiced as a hospitalist for 1.5 years at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. There, in addition to caring for my patients, I served as adjunct faculty in the simulation lab teaching medical procedures to 3rd and 4th year medical students from Texas A&M. I returned to San Antonio when I joined iMed Healthcare Associates where I practiced for almost 7 years.
My Life
I grew up in Pearland, Texas and I have happily lived in Texas all but 9 months of my life. I am proud mother to my son, Bobby, and I love spending time with him. I greatly enjoy spending time with my parents who live here in San Antonio. When I am not taking care of my patients or spending time with my family I enjoy running, reading and cooking and I have a great appreciation for music and theatre.
My Goals
My chief goal is to make my patients the center of my practice by providing more time for office visits, better communication between visits, more continuity of care and more attention to detail than what is offered in a traditional insurance-based practice.
My Model
My practice is based on a concierge model of care. This means that for an annual fee you will have 24/7 access to me, usually directly unless I am in clinic or with a patient. That annual fee covers all services I provide. I will not bill your insurance and you will never have to pay a co-pay for office visits.
My Approach
My approach to your care is evidence-based, comprehensive, individualized, and compassionate. In order to provide you with the care you deserve, I will take the time to get to know the whole you so that I can tailor your treatment plan to your individual needs. There is no “one size fits all” approach to medicine.
What gives me joy is working collaboratively with my patients to form unique solutions to very complicated medical problems. Whether it is a focused discussion about the prevention of disease or a lengthy discussion about treatment options for a new diagnosis, I believe that education empowers my patients. The more I can teach you about what I have learned over 7 years of training and 10 years of practice, the more likely we are to be successful in improving your health. This approach takes time and is not achievable in a traditional “insurance-based” model.
My Services
Annual Comprehensive Physical Exam
Unlimited follow up visits for management of chronic medical problems
Unlimited acute visits for new problems
Courtesy hospital visits at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
24/7 access to YOUR physician
Pre-operative evaluations
Coumadin Management
Preventative Care Consultations
Weight loss counseling
Women’s health counseling
Diabetic management
Nutrition counseling
Coordination of specialist care
In-home visits when appropriate
Virtual visits via FaceTime when appropriate
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