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Leaders in World-Class Care Close to Home
ouston Methodist Specialty Physician Group offers Fort Bend and surrounding counties a wide range of experienced, skilled physicians who embody the Houston Methodist philosophy of providing world-class care with the latest, most sophisticated treatments supported by leading-edge technology. Through collaboration and coordination, Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group makes it possible for patients to stay close to home and still have access to high-quality specialists who have extensive training and experience.
Exceptional Physicians Working Together “I recommend Houston Methodist doctors to everyone,” said Christiane Balenene, a patient who was referred to two doctors in the physician’s group by her primary care physician, Dr. Seva Papageorge. In November, Balenene was referred to hematologist/oncologist Dr. Jorge Darcourt to treat a blood clot found in her abdomen. A month later, she was directed to spine surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Wood when she suffered a lumbar strain. “All of my experiences with Houston Methodist doctors have been excellent,” Balenene said. “Dr. Darcourt took excellent care of me. He calmed my fears about my diagnosis and explained exactly what would happen during my treatment. I absolutely recommend him to family and Christiane Balenene friends. He takes time to talk through
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test results and makes sure everything is understandable.” “Dr. Wood was just as thorough and compassionate,” she added. “He knew I had been through a lot recently and it showed in his approach to getting me healthy and back on my feet.” Patient Cathy Sanchez says that she feels fortunate to have outstanding physicians so close to home. “Because my primary care physician and the specialists I needed practice locally, I didn’t have to go to the Medical Center. My treatment was convenient and comfortable,” she said. “There was great communication between my primary care physician and my specialists. My doctor had quick acCathy Sanchez cess to all my test results and treatment plans. I really felt like I had a comprehensive team working together on my behalf.”
Specialized Care Community Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group in Sugar Land features specialists in the following areas:
Cardiology
Cardiologists, Dr. Toussaint Smith, Dr. Sherman Tang, Dr. B. Keith Ellis, Dr. Ronald Mahoney, Dr. Earl Mangin Jr., Dr. John Passmore and Dr. Kesavan Shan, specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension and stroke prevention.
General Surgery Dr. Timothy Oppermann, Dr. Ashish Saharia and Dr. Michael Yaakovian use minimally invasive techniques that dramatically reduce patients’ hospital stays and recovery times, enabling them to return to normal activities as quickly as possible.
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