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Family Health Pro Clinic
Tomball, TX
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About
Bio
Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas,
Graduated from Bellaire High School.
Graduated Texas A M University with Bachelor of Science in Microbiology,
Recipient of the prestigious Buck Weirus Spirit Award,
Medical Doctorate from University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston,TX,
Completed Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in Concord, NH,
Serving the Tomball and surrounding communities since 2002,
Owner and Medical Director of Family Health Pro Clinic,
Proudly serves as the Tomball High School team doctor,
Preceptor for Baylor College of Medicine.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Palliative Care
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604 Answers
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If they have bleeding gums and you have bleeding gums, and brush soon after them, its possible.
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Yes: Thry work well together.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Many things: A bump must be seen and examined in person to be able to give a better idea what it is or isn't. If it's worse, changes, or not improved in the next f... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Sometimes an ankle sprain is actually a break so should be seen by doctor, broken finger should definitely be seen by doctor to make sure heals correc... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Rare: Its very uncommon, but possible.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Depends on how bad it was, and what kind of work you do. Usually 1-2 weeks is needed to make sure you are not contagious, and have healed adequately. ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Depends: There can be many causes of vertigo. As stated already, can be stroke, migraine, tumor, most commonly inner ear stones. One thing you can try while go... Read More
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A 16-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Eat healthier, exercise more.
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Either way, Metamucil or similar supplement is helpful, also be sure to drink more water, and get daily aerobic exercise at least 15 min daily.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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What kind?: Cyst means collection of fluid. There are different types of fluid collections in different parts of the body, so need to know where the cyst is and h... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes, except: If a baby is exclusively breast fed for more than a year, should make sure there is enough iron. Exclusive breast feeding past this age is uncommon, ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It's reasonable to retest if there are no symptoms, may ask for free T3 (liothyronine) and free T4 which will give more of a picture of thyroid status... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Get examined: If you are having a discharge which is new, you should be checked out, there are several diseases that this may be the only symptom.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Reflex: They're both reflexes to clear the airway, sometimes they can happen close together.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: You may need to stretch more, but this is probably something a dance instructor can help you with.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Fine: Overall they are fine, helpful for women who suffer from recurrent yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis, but check with your doctor to see if there... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Depends: First you need to know what infection caused it, make sure its treated, then re-tested to make sure its cleared. If it was sexually transmitted, partn... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Depends on size and age of the person, and what else is in the system, but the half life is 3 to 12 hours.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Yes: As long as its not expired, can try, but seek medical attention immediately if symptoms not resolved.
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A 53-year-old member asked:
I have been diagnosed with hemiplegic migraine. is this dangerous? am i more likely to get a stroke?
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Yes: Migraines are associated with somewhat increased risk of stroke. You should do your best to minimize risk by not smoking and not taking birth control ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Good: That is a good thing, works well...
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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It happens: I usually treat them with same meds as teenagers.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Mittelschmerz: It's a normal part of the menstrual cycle that some women are more aware of. If it's bothersome, drink extra water, take warm baths, use heating pad, ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Looks fine: No anemia, unless you are feeling bad, should just have routine follow up.
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No: Xenical will interfere with absorption.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Plan and do: You can look at my website www.Familyhealth.Pro where there are many tips you can download, as well as food diary. If you make a good plan, then foll... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Sometimes it's diet, lifestyle, or other physical issues. Check with your doctor to see if you need lab work and review treatment options.
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Maybe: Most babies turn out fine in spite of nutritional balance, sometimes there are issues in spite of good nutrition. You are more likely to have problems... Read More
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Sort of: I dont think you can speed hair growth without hormonal drugs, but you can improve hair growth with topical Minoxidil (rogaine) without prescription. ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Make realistic plan: I work all day, take care of 3 kids, run a house. I have a recumbant bike next to my computer. Alarm goes off, i hit snooze, pour coffee, alarm goes o... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Eustacian tube: Sounds like pressure changes inside ear. Try to drink a lot more water, chew gum frequently, take Mucinex (guaifenesin) plain over the counter, and us... Read More
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Yes: Fevers increase energy consumption and your body needs extra fluids.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: Some older allegy medicines increase appetite. In fact Cyproheptadine has been used to help underweight kids. Allergy shots dont do this at all.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Depends: It is often a virus, but occasionally it is a severe and dangerous issue, so i would have them immediately checked out if you are not sure.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily: My fiance and i did this for 3 years until we were able to be closer. Distance relationships force you to take your time and learn more about your par... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It's not common, but it happens, and it's probably not a good medicine for you. Most people have no problems with it, but some are very sensitive, and... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Depends: You have to get to the root of what's troubling them, be able to handle whatever they say, help them work through their troubles, set goals for the fu... Read More
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A 91-year-old member asked:
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Yes, but: I would have ot occupational therapist come do eval for fall risks in apt, have pt come show you what exercises you can safely do alone.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Whats the question?: This is a statement, but if you are asking why you have no movement, i would say it can be from a variety of musculoskeletal or neurologic problems, n... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Yes: We all have disabilities in different ways. We also have strengths. Being sociable with people who accept your strengths and weaknesses will improve y... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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No: It's ok to ignore for a few weeks, but anything going on for months should be checked out, could be inflammed ligament, could be bone tumor. It should... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Not yet: If it isn't out of place, and you are able to walk around with less and less pain, it's ok to give it some time. Usually we give anti-inflammatory me... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Ive seen people return to completely normal lives, others have chronic pain. People who dont give up and keep pushing to get stronger, usually do bett... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Various: Repetitive motion and strong torquing movements cause most injuries. You can also do like me and chase ball off the court onto wet grass and break you... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Simple: The unaffected limb is constrained, so the weaker limb is forced to work more, like patching the strong eye to strengthen the 'lazy' eye.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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No: Its usually not 'sudden'. Its usually pre-existing heart disease that wasnt caught ahead of time.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Ortho or primary: Most primary care doctors should be able to assess for scoliosis, order screening xray if indicated, and refer to surgeon if indicated.
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Talk to your doctor: It depends on the type of medication and how many and how often you are taking them. Stopping cold turkey is likely not dangerous in itself, but can b... Read More
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Depends: If you have seizure disorder it may not take much. Otherwise, seizures are mostly associated with stopping drinking in an alcoholic. Alcohol detoxific... Read More
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Ganglion cyst: is not dangerous but if bothersome would be best to see orthopedic hand specialist
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Mar 19, 2017
Cluts through he vongusion to provide clear , sober intelligent answers to a wide variety of patient questions
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Valdez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Valdez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Result of Pathology
Thyroid aspirate (ISthmus):
The smears are cellular and show moderately blood-stained background with abundant watery colloid and some thick colloid. There are several large sheet...Read More
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I say thanks because you responded but you did not answer. She's followed by everybody & their grandmother- no one has yet addressed this ongoing problem. It varies too much day2day to try to "catch" ...Read More
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Thank you-İ assume that would be contagıous?have seen a doc who gave me bllod test said not allergy then sent me away with antihistamine and anti itch creme it is not improving -have had repeated sore...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, TX
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Awards
Most Influential, Third Place, Texas - Winter
2013
Top Family Physician, First Place, Texas - Winter
2013
Top Family Physician, Second Place, Texas - Winter
2015
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