Best Primary Care Physician & Family Medicine Doctor in Greater Houston

At Houston Family Physicians, we're more than just a clinic; we're a full-service, patient-centered medical home dedicated to providing comprehensive care for your entire family. From the joyous arrival of a newborn to the nuanced health needs of adults, we cater to patients of all ages.

Why Choose Us for Family Medicine

• All-Age Care: Newborns, children, and adults receive tailored care at every stage of life.
• Preventive Medicine: Regular check-ups, flu shots, and immunizations to stay ahead of health issues.
• Acute & Chronic Disorder Management: We diagnose and treat both acute illnesses and chronic conditions.
• Minor Surgical Procedures: Performed in a comfortable, familiar setting.
• Comprehensive Health Planning: Lifestyle advice and chronic disease management plans tailored to your family.

Our internal medicine specialists are dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and managing a broad spectrum of chronic and acute illnesses in adults, with an emphasis on preventive medicine and routine care.

Conditions We Treat

• Respiratory infections
• Gastrointestinal issues, such as constipation and diarrhea
• Comprehensive in-office physical exams
• Management of serious and complex illnesses

Regular health check-ups empower you with knowledge about your health status and play a pivotal role in catching health issues before they escalate. Most insurance plans cover annual health screenings.

Why Regular Check-Ups Matter

• Early Detection: Identify conditions early, when treatment is most effective.
• Comprehensive Care: Includes well-child visits, sports and school physicals, pre-employment screenings, well-woman exams, and stress tests.
• Preventative Strategy: Routine screening reduces the need for medical intervention or surgery later on.

Benefits

• Reduce your risk of getting sick
• Detect potentially life-threatening conditions early
• Increase chances for treatment and cure
• Limit complications by closely monitoring existing conditions
• Increase lifespan and improve health, while reducing healthcare costs over time

Whether you have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, or aortic aneurysms, our cardiologists have the expertise to diagnose and treat all types of heart and vascular problems, including cardiac rehabilitation and stress testing. We coordinate every aspect of your care, including other specialists and home-based services as needed.

We Treat

• Irregular heartbeat and palpitations
• Shortness of breath and chest pain
• Heart failure, heart defects, and cardiomyopathy

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances, and offer options for uninsured patients.

A fast, safe, doctor-monitored weight loss journey available at all 6 of our Houston-area clinics. Walk-ins welcome, and we accept both insured and uninsured patients.

Program Options

• Diet and exercise program, Keto meals, ADA diet, and more
• Diet pills
• Weight loss injections (Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.)
• Weight loss vitamins
• Screening for hormone and vitamin deficiency
• Treatment for stress-induced eating disorders
• Management of diabetes and hypertension related to weight gain

How It Works

• Initial Consultation ($50): A comprehensive assessment tailored to your needs, lifestyle, and health status.
• Customized Plan: Dietary advice, exercise recommendations, and behavioral support.
• Regular Monitoring: Ongoing check-ins with our doctors to track progress.
• Supportive Care: Guidance and motivation throughout your journey.

Specialized care to prevent and treat injuries for individuals of all ages and activity levels, from competitive athletes to anyone maintaining an active lifestyle.

Our Services Include

• Non-operative management of musculoskeletal injuries
• Rehabilitation services and physical therapy
• Injection therapies for inflammation and pain relief
• Concussion management and education
• Customized injury prevention and performance enhancement programs

Sleep medicine is focused on diagnosing and treating sleep disorders that can significantly impact your quality of life, including sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disturbances, narcolepsy, and insomnia.

Common Disorders We Treat

• Sleep Apnea: Pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to disrupted sleep and health risks.
• Circadian Rhythm Disturbances: When your internal clock is out of sync with your environment.
• Narcolepsy: Overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden sleep attacks.
• Insomnia: Difficulty falling or staying asleep, affecting energy, mood, and health.

Your skin is your body's largest organ, protecting against infection, regulating temperature, and more. Skin diseases can range from minor irritations to severe conditions affecting your quality of life.

How We Diagnose

• Biopsy: Removing a small skin sample for microscopic examination.
• Culture: Testing for bacteria, fungus, or viruses.
• Skin Patch Test: Identifying allergic reactions.
• Black Light Examination: Enhancing visibility of skin pigment using UV light.
• Dermoscopy: Close examination of skin lesions with a dermatoscope.

We create a personalized treatment plan ranging from topical medications and oral drugs to lifestyle adjustments and specialized therapies.

Depression (major depressive disorder) profoundly impacts how you feel, think, and handle daily activities. It is common, and it is treatable.

Symptoms

• Persistent sadness or low mood, disinterest in enjoyed activities
• Significant weight changes, altered sleep patterns
• Decreased energy, restlessness, or slowed movements
• Feelings of worthlessness, trouble concentrating

Our Approach

• Personalized Treatment Plans tailored to your unique experience
• Therapeutic Support, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Medication Management, when needed, under medical supervision
• Lifestyle & Wellness Guidance and continuous monitoring

A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam is required for anyone operating commercial vehicles, ensuring drivers are fit to safely navigate the roads.

• Price: $70
• Convenience: Walk-ins welcome Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
• Vision and hearing tests, blood pressure and pulse rate, medical history review, and physical exam.

Our pre-employment exams offer a standardized, objective method to assess candidates during hiring, in full compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

• All physical exams respect the privacy and rights of candidates
• Exams are conducted only after a job offer has been made, focused on job-related functions
• We help employers navigate ADA requirements for a compliant, inclusive hiring process

School physicals are a critical step in monitoring your child's health and ensuring they're ready to participate in school activities and sports.

What's Included

• Review of medical history, including family illnesses, surgeries, and current medications
• Weight and height measurements, vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure)
• Vision and hearing tests
• Examination of heart, lungs, abdomen, ears, nose, and throat
• Evaluation of posture, joints, strength, and flexibility

Please bring previous health records, immunization documentation, and a list of current medications.

Our primary health care services are grounded in inclusivity, equity, and cost-effectiveness — addressing immediate health issues while proactively promoting health and preventing disease.

• Health promotion and education
• Disease prevention through vaccinations, screenings, and lifestyle counseling
• Treatment of acute and chronic conditions
• Rehabilitation and palliative care services

Virtual healthcare uses video, phone, and messaging to deliver care to patients outside the clinic — useful for second opinions, consultations, chronic condition management, and remote monitoring.

Virtual visits provide real-time communication with your provider, better access to care, and can reduce unnecessary emergency room visits for non-urgent issues.

We offer COVID-19 testing and up-to-date vaccines, including boosters, for patients of all ages. Vaccine recommendations change as the CDC updates its guidance, so call or text us to confirm what's currently recommended for you or your family before your visit.

Clinical trials test new treatments and interventions to ensure they are safe and effective, giving volunteers a chance to access new treatments before they're widely available while contributing to medical breakthroughs. Ask your doctor whether a current trial might be a good fit for your care.