Meet Our Providers
At New Wave Physicians Group in Houston, Texas, our dedicated team of healthcare providers is committed to going the extra mile for our patients. With a passion for compassionate care and a focus on individualized treatment plans, our providers strive to ensure that every patient receives the attention and support they deserve. Whether it’s through thorough examinations, personalized medical advice, or prompt follow-ups, we prioritize your well-being. At New Wave Physicians Group, we believe in building lasting relationships with our patients, fostering a sense of trust and confidence in their healthcare journey. Your health is our priority, and our providers are here to exceed expectations and provide you with the highest standard of care.

Amie Sun-Wright, MD, PhD
INTERNAL MEDICINE

Tam Truong, MD
INTERNAL MEDICINE

Timothy Carder, MD
FAMILY MEDICINE

Sushma Gorrela, MD
FAMILY MEDICINE

Afua Agayarko, MD
INTERNAL MEDICINE

Annalysa Nguyen, PA
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Maribel Anaya, PA-C
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Amanda Mcguire, NP-BC
NURSE PRACTICIONER

Maribel Montano, FNP-C
FAMILY NURSE PRACTICIONER

Trina Pinkerton, RN, LD
REGISTERED NURSE

Maribel Luft
NUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH

Amie Sun-Wright, MD, PhD
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Amie Sun-Wright, MD, PhD, CCD, has been practicing medicine since 2008 in North Houston. She is proud to serve patients at New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas. Specializing in comprehensive patient care, she applies science and her clinical expertise to diagnose, treat, and provide compassionate care to all of her patients. She is committed to delivering high-value care and the best health outcomes and patient experiences.
Dr. Sun-Wright studied at the University of Texas in San Antonio, where she earned her Master of Science and PhD in biochemistry. While serving as an assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, she was involved in the development of using bacteriophage as a “natural killer” to bacteria in the human body. The research experience has trained her to always approach an issue with systematic assessment and critical thinking.
During her research years, Dr. Sun-Wright realized she enjoyed helping people so she later obtained her medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Dallas before moving to the Houston area so she could be closer to her loving and extended family.
Her awards include “Top Doctors” in Houston for multiple years, and she was also named in the Who’s Who in Primary Care in the US in 2018. She served as a representative to Texas Medical Association early in her career and recently as a medical director for a national health care organization.
Dr. Sun-Wright started NWPG in 2021 after working and serving as part of high level management team in two large multi-specialty groups. Her vision is to build a patient based, primary care centric physicians group that will always put patients’ interest first. We count our blessings to have an amazing group of providers and staff members to join our team!
In her spare time, Dr. Sun-Wright enjoys spending time with her family. She is also triathlon enthusiast and is fluent in English, Chinese, and medically conservant in Spanish.

Tam Truong, MD
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Tam Truong, MD, is an internal medicine physician at New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas. He is dedicated to improving his patients’ lives through exemplary medical care with the Golden Rule of Medicine and aims to treat every patient with the respect, kindness, and love he would want his own family treated. Dr. Truong feels that each patient’s situation is unique and takes time to listen and work with every patient to treat their concerns and put their mind at ease.
Dr. Truong completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Following this, he attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. He later completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Dr. Truong has 10 years of experience as a hospitalist dealing with acute illnesses in the hospital setting and has now transitioned to outpatient medicine with a focus on chronic illnesses and preventive care. He is excited to have joined Dr. Amie Sun-Wright, his medical school classmate of 2005 at New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, at the beginning of 2021.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Dr. Truong now resides in The Woodlands, Texas, with his spouse and three children. When he’s not helping his patients, he is proud to be a Home Depot Weekend Warrior, but most of all, Dr. Truong loves traveling and spending time with his family.

Timothy Carder, MD
FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
Timothy Carder, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician at New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas. Dr. Carder enjoys caring for patients of all ages and medical conditions.
A native Texan, he was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in Bogata, Texas, a rural agricultural community in Northeast Texas. Dr. Carder received his medical degree from Texas A&M Health Science Center in College Station, Texas, and completed his family medicine residency at Texas Tech Health Science Center of the Permian Basin in Odessa, Texas.
He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and a member of the Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, and Harris County Medical Society.
An advocate in health and wellness, Dr. Carder is an active runner and enjoys participating in various running events, from 5Ks to marathons. He loves animals and has a special place in his heart for his late dog of more than 18 years, Skipper.

Sushma Gorrela, MD
FAMILY MEDICINE
Sushma Gorrela, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician with 28 years of experience. She is certified in doing Immigration Medical Exam since 2021. Over the years she’s helped families from various countries and of all ages. Dr. Gorrela received her medical degree from Osmania Medical College in India and completed her family medicine residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago.

Afua Agayarko, MD
INTERNAL MEDICINE

Annalysa Nguyen, PA
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Annalysa (Anna) Nguyen, Physician Assistant in Internal/Family Medicine for 19 years. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003 with a Master Degree in Physician Assistant Study. She is board certified by the NCCPA. To better serve her patients, she’s enhanced her skills and knowledge in medicine. She got certified in diabetes education (CDE), board certified in Advance Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) and Certified insulin pump trainer (CPT). She is also interested in BIO-Identical Hormone and Functional Medicine.
Recently, she became a National Registry of certified Medical Examiner, who has completed the required training and testing concerning the Federal physical qualifications and standards for truck and bus drivers and possesses the necessary knowledge and professional credentials to perform physical qualification examination for commercial motor vehicle drivers in accordance with the federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations.
God has instilled in Anna a passion for medicine since she was a kindergartener in Vietnam. She always chose to play “doctor” during her play-time. This strong desire of of healing became stronger when she witnessed her father severely injured by a gas tank explosion and witnessed poverty affect her local community and abroad communities on mission trips to Cambodia and Vietnam. She loves God and loves the people. Her patients often tell her that she has a “healing touch” and she just points up to heaven and smiles.
She approaches her patients with great compassion and treats them holistically and as a whole being not as a number. Therefore, she listens to her patients carefully and assesses them in light of their emotional, physical, socioeconomic and spiritual conditions as in functional medicine. She does not believe that medications are the only treatment but an integration of nutritional therapy, pharmacotherapy, hormone and vitamin supplement, sleep and stress management.
Annalysa Nguyen has a great passion for patients with diabetes and weight problems. She witnessed her father, and her patients struggle to improve their diabetes but did not have an effective and specific plan. She took the initiative to learn about diabetes self-management education and weight management. She has been a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) since 2008 and Certified in Obesity Management since 2019. She is also certified in insulin pump management which uses technology to improve blood sugar in insulin dependent patients. She spends time with her patients to empower them taking charge of their health. She brings their blood sugar to goal and then maintains them with minimal medications but depend more on nutritional therapy and lifestyle management. She makes the treatment plan simple and realistic which is easy to follow. Her patients lose weight, improve their chronic illnesses, and yet take less medications than the initial visit. They often testify that not only their health improves but their quality of life and relationship also improve. She serves as their personal coach and cheer leader, and she loves it! She hopes that you would join her team for better health too!!!
Beside taking care of patients at work, she enjoys raising her three children with her husband. They enjoy nature and outdoor activities.

Maribel Anaya, PA-C
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Maribel Anaya, PA-C, is a dedicated and compassionate bilingual healthcare provider with 12 years of experience in family medicine. She is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals and families in the community. With a strong background in primary care, she emphasizes preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and overall wellness.
She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Houston, where she double majored in Biology and Spanish. She then obtained her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, LA.
Outside of her practice, Maribel enjoys reading, staying active at the gym, and most importantly, spending quality time with her family. As a devoted mother, she understands the importance of balancing health and family life, bringing a warm and understanding approach to her patient care.
She is excited to join New Wave Physicians Group and continue making a positive impact on the lives of her patients and community.

Amanda Mcguire, NP-BC
NURSE PRACTICIONER
Amanda H. McGuire, MSN, FNP-BC, is a seasoned nursing professional based in Houston, Texas, with over 14 years of diverse experience encompassing pediatrics, family practice, critical care, school nursing, administration, clinical management, and perioperative care. She currently serves as a practitioner at New Wave Physicians Group PLLC, where she provides high-quality patient care. Amanda is passionate about improving healthcare outcomes through evidence-based practice and patient-centered approaches.

Maribel Montano, FNP-C
FAMILY NURSE PRACTICIONER
Maribel Montano, FNP-C, has been dedicated to the medical field since 2007, beginning her career in nursing before advancing to become a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2018. With a strong commitment to patient-centered care, she brings years of experience and compassion to her practice, ensuring that her patients receive the highest quality medical attention.
Maribel is passionate about fostering long-term relationships with her patients and takes pride in providing comprehensive care tailored to their unique health needs. Her approach combines clinical expertise with a deep sense of empathy, making her a trusted provider in the community. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Maribel is dedicated to breaking language barriers in healthcare, ensuring that all patients feel heard, understood, and cared for.
Outside of work, Maribel enjoys staying active by going to the gym, spending time with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Captain, attending church, and giving back to the community through volunteer work at her daughter’s school. She is excited to be a part of New Wave Physicians Group and looks forward to making a positive impact on the health and well-being of her patients.

Trina Pinkerton, RN, LD
REGISTERED NURSE

Maribel Luft
NUTRITION HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH
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NEW WAVE PHYSICIANS GROUP:
- KUYKENDAHL LOCATION
- 21301 Kuykendahl Road, Suite #J, Spring, TX 77379
- PHONE: (713) 429-0881
- FAX: (832) 698-9568
- VETERANS MEMORIAL LOCATION
- 13480 Veterans Memorial Dr. Ste #R1, Houston, TX 77014
- PHONE: (281) 587-1600
- FAX: (832) 698-9568
OFFICE HOURS:
- KUYKENDAHL LOCATION:
- MON-FRI | 8:30am - 5:30pm
- SATURDAY | 8:30am - 1:30pm
- SUNDAY | Closed
- VETERANS MEMORIAL LOCATION:
- MON-FRI | 9:00am - 5:00pm
- SATURDAY | Closed
- SUNDAY | Closed