Our Services
Our dedicated team of physicians is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for all your medical needs. From routine check-ups to specialized treatments, our services cover a wide spectrum of healthcare requirements. With a focus on excellence, our experienced doctors are well-equipped to handle any health concern you may have. No matter the complexity or nature of your medical condition, rest assured that our physicians have you covered. Your well-being is our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Choose us for reliable, patient-centered care that you can trust.
Acute Care
Acute care is the type of health care that manages short-term, unexpected illnesses and injuries. New Wave Physicians Group is a primary care practice that strives to provide high-quality and accessible care for the community it serves. Its acute care services are available for all ages, from infants to adults age 65 and above. Instead of going to an urgent care clinic or the emergency room, you can see your primary care provider at New Wave Physicians Group to get help for your unexpected health issue. For patients without insurance, New Wave Physicians Group offers a direct primary care program that provides affordable health care, including management for acute illnesses and injuries.
Acute care is the type of health care that manages short-term, unexpected illnesses and injuries. New Wave Physicians Group is a primary care practice that strives to provide high-quality and accessible care for the community it serves. Its acute care services are available for all ages, from infants to adults age 65 and above. Instead of going to an urgent care clinic or the emergency room, you can see your primary care provider at New Wave Physicians Group to get help for your unexpected health issue. For patients without insurance, New Wave Physicians Group offers a direct primary care program that provides affordable health care, including management for acute illnesses and injuries.
You need acute care services from New Wave Physicians Group when you have a non-life-threatening health matter that requires medical attention. Common conditions that benefit from acute care include:
- Minor cuts and scrapes
- Sprains and strains
- Difficulty breathing
- Cold and flu
- High fever
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Ear infection
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Sore throat
- Rash or hives
- Ongoing cough
- Allergies
New Wave Physicians Group also provides care for chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. You may also benefit from an acute care visit if you’re having a hard time managing your chronic health condition.
If you have life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, a head injury, or a large open wound, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
The specifics of your acute care visit at New Wave Physicians Group depend on your urgent health need. Your provider reviews the reason for your visit, your medical history, and the types of medications or supplements you take.
They perform a physical exam to assess overall health and then focus on the reason for your visit. For an illness, your provider may run lab work to confirm or rule out an infection. For injuries, you may need an X-ray to check for a fracture.
After the exam, your provider reviews their findings with you and their treatment recommendations, which may include medications, specific treatments, or a referral to a specialist. They may request a follow-up visit to monitor your condition and adjust your plan as needed.
When you need medical help for an illness or injury, call New Wave Physicians Group to schedule an appointment today. Regular appointments can be booked online.
Diabetes Specialist
An estimated two million or more people in Texas have diabetes, which is a chronic disease that increases your risk of developing other health problems. New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, specializes in diagnosing and treating diabetes. The primary care practice has a certified diabetes education center for comprehensive care and support. For expert diabetes care, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects your body’s ability to use glucose, which is the primary source of energy for all the cells, organs, and tissues in your body. Glucose comes from the food you eat. After digestion, glucose moves into your bloodstream. Insulin, a hormone your pancreas makes, helps transport glucose from your blood into the cells. People with diabetes have higher than normal blood glucose levels because of problems with their insulin. They either don’t make the hormone, or the hormone is unable to get the glucose into the cell. Over time, too much glucose in your blood damages your blood vessels and organs, causing health complications (e.g., kidney disease, heart disease, or neuropathy).
There are three primary types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes
People with Type 1 diabetes no longer make insulin and must give themselves insulin injections to manage blood glucose. This type of diabetes is most often diagnosed in children and teens.
Type 2 diabetes
With Type 2 diabetes, your insulin is no longer working as well as it should, causing higher than normal blood glucose levels. Type 2 diabetes is more common than Type 1 diabetes. Though you can develop Type 2 diabetes at any age, a diagnosis is most common in adulthood.
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects women during pregnancy. This type of diabetes usually goes away after the baby is born. However, having gestational diabetes puts you at risk for Type 2 diabetes.
Prediabetes isn’t a type of diabetes but a condition that indicates your blood glucose levels are higher than normal. Having prediabetes increases your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Prediabetes is reversible. Making healthy lifestyle changes, including weight loss, may improve your blood glucose levels and prevent chronic health problems like Type 2 diabetes.
They perform a physical exam to assess overall health and then focus on the reason for your visit. For an illness, your provider may run lab work to confirm or rule out an infection. For injuries, you may need an X-ray to check for a fracture.
After the exam, your provider reviews their findings with you and their treatment recommendations, which may include medications, specific treatments, or a referral to a specialist. They may request a follow-up visit to monitor your condition and adjust your plan as needed.
When you need medical help for an illness or injury, call New Wave Physicians Group to schedule an appointment today. Regular appointments can be booked online.
New Wave Physicians Group has a certified diabetes education center to help you manage diabetes. Diabetes treatment may include:
- Home blood glucose testing and monitoring
- Diet modifications
- Regular physical activity
- Prescription medication
- Insulin for Type 1 diabetes (sometimes for Type 2 diabetes)
- Stress management
Lifestyle changes are a major part of diabetes management. Through the certified diabetes education center, New Wave Physicians Group provides the education, support, and care you need to improve how diabetes affects your health.
Find out more about diabetes care at New Wave Physicians Group by calling the office or scheduling an appointment online today.
Weight Loss Specialist
Weight management is one of the most crucial aspects of preventing and managing chronic health problems like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. At New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, you find all the personalized weight loss support you need to reduce your disease risk and improve your whole-body wellness. Find out how you can feel and look your best by scheduling a consultation online or calling the office today.
With medical weight loss, medical professionals supervise your diet to help you reach a healthy weight. New Wave Physicians Group is a primary care practice that offers comprehensive health care, so the providers can easily integrate a medical weight loss program into your overall wellness goals and health needs.
If you can’t lose weight, if you’re struggling to maintain a healthy weight, or if you lose weight only to gain it back within a year or two, medical weight loss at New Wave Physicians Group can help.
You may also need medical weight loss if your annual wellness exam screening reveals problems or potential issues. For example, extra weight is one of the biggest risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), and high cholesterol.
By losing 5-10% of your extra weight, you can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. After losing weight, you may even be able to reduce or discontinue blood pressure medication, under medical guidance.
By starting a medical weight loss program, you can prevent chronic disease now and in the future.
Medical weight loss at New Wave Physicians Group emphasizes success through lifestyle changes. That generally involves:
- Nutrition planning
- Weight loss goal-setting
- Regular exercise
- Supplements to support nutrition and weight loss
- Tracking food intake
- Regular progress check-ins at the office
- Screening tests to check cholesterol and other important metrics
Some people also qualify for weight loss medication. It can suppress your appetite or work in other ways to help you lose extra weight. If you take weight loss medication, New Wave Physicians Group monitors you closely to make sure it’s safe and effective for you.
One of the major benefits of medical weight loss through your primary care practice is that you receive continued long-term support at New Wave Physicians Group.
If you need some additional help to maintain your weight or get back on track, you can get that support from the same providers that already know your needs and health situation.
If you’re interested in lifestyle changes that can give you long-term weight loss success, call New Wave Physicians Group or book an appointment online.
High Blood Pressure Specialist
High blood pressure affects nearly 50% of American adults, but only a quarter of people with the condition are taking steps to control it. At New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, you get the best in primary and preventive care services, including high blood pressure management. Staying healthy and controlling your blood pressure can be easier than you think with the right support, so call the office or book your appointment using online scheduling today.
High blood pressure or hypertension occurs when your blood moves against your blood vessel walls too forcefully. If untreated, the continued force can damage both your blood vessels and your heart, putting you at risk for heart disease, a heart attack or stroke, heart failure, and other life-threatening problems. Perhaps the most worrying aspect of high blood pressure is that it doesn’t usually cause symptoms — which means your first sign of the condition could be a heart attack. It’s important to keep track of your blood pressure as part of your preventive health care.
There’s often no clear cause of high blood pressure, but it’s usually related to lifestyle choices. Some of the factors that increase your risk of high blood pressure include:
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Extra weight
- Smoking
- Excess alcohol intake
- High sodium diet
- Type 2 diabetes
High cholesterol and high blood pressure also have a link. About 60% of people with hypertension have high cholesterol, too.
These problems are all preventable, but one unavoidable risk factor for high blood pressure is advancing age. Your risk climbs after about age 45, although you can develop high blood pressure earlier as well.
In some cases, high blood pressure is a complication of another disease. In that case, you have secondary hypertension. Diseases that can cause secondary hypertension include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), kidney disease, thyroid disease, and congenital blood vessel defects. Some medications may also be to blame.
New Wave Physicians Group provides blood pressure monitoring as part of your primary care services. You have a blood pressure check during all acute illness visits, annual wellness exams, men’s health exams, well-woman care visits, and also at special exams like Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals.
An inflatable cuff that goes around your upper arm shows your blood pressure as a set of two numbers. The first number (systolic) shows blood pressure during heartbeats. The second number (diastolic) shows blood pressure between heartbeats. An ideal blood pressure reading is under 120/80 mm Hg.
Blood pressure fluctuates through the day, and certain things like intense stress can spike your blood pressure temporarily. But, if you have high blood pressure consistently over three or more appointments, you receive a high blood pressure diagnosis.
First-line high blood pressure treatment usually addresses your controllable risk factors. New Wave Physicians Group can help with:
- Weight loss
- Diet changes
- Exercise plans
- Management of other chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes
If first-line treatment is ineffective in reducing your blood pressure to a healthy level, you may need oral medication. But, if you use blood pressure medication, it’s still important that you maintain heart-healthy habits.
New Wave Physicians Group can help you avoid the serious complications of high blood pressure. Call the office or schedule your appointment online.
Chronic Disease Specialist
Chronic disease is a major health concern in the United States, affecting up to 60% of adults. These long-term health conditions require ongoing medical monitoring and care. New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, provides comprehensive primary care services, including chronic disease management. For patient-centered care, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
A chronic disease is any condition that lasts longer than a year, requires ongoing medical management, or limits your ability to engage in your daily life. Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Though genetic and environmental factors may play a role in the development of a chronic disease, most have a link to lifestyle choices such as:
- Use of tobacco products
- Unhealthy diet
- Lack of physical activity
- Excessive use of alcohol
These behaviors may also affect the course of the chronic disease, leading to more health problems that affect your quality of life. New Wave Physicians Group specializes in diagnosing and managing chronic diseases. It provides care for patients of all ages, including pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
There are many chronic health conditions. However, the most common diseases are also those with a link to poor lifestyle habits.
The primary care providers at New Wave Physicians Group manage many of these chronic diseases, including:
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects your blood sugar. When left uncontrolled, diabetes increases your risk of developing other health problems like kidney disease, heart disease, or neuropathy.
New Wave Physicians Group has a certified diabetes education center to provide ongoing support and care for people with diabetes.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure is a common chronic health condition that develops without causing symptoms. When you come in for your annual wellness exam or annual physical, your provider at New Wave Physicians Group measures your blood pressure to screen for this chronic health condition.
When left uncontrolled, high blood pressure increases your risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack or stroke.
New Wave Physicians Group also manages thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormones) and hyperthyroidism (high levels of thyroid hormones).
New Wave Physicians Group takes a patient-centered approach to care and designs individual treatment plans to help patients manage their chronic disease. Management may include:
- Lifestyle changes
- Weight loss
- Prescription medication
- Routine visits with your provider
- Diagnostic screenings
The goal of chronic disease management is to help you take control of your health condition and prevent or delay related health complications.
For expert chronic disease care, call New Wave Physicians Group or schedule an appointment online today.
Direct Primary Care
Direct primary care allows patients without health insurance to get the health services they need. Instead of paying insurance premiums and copays, you pay the practice a set fee for care. New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, offers a direct primary care program for uninsured patients. To learn more about direct primary care, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
Direct primary care is an alternative payment model for patients without health insurance. Instead of paying monthly premiums for health insurance, you pay a set fee directly to New Wave Physicians Group. The fee, which you may pay monthly, quarterly, or annually, covers all or most of the primary care services available at New Wave Physicians Group. New Wave Physicians Group is a primary care practice committed to improving patients’ health and quality of life. Offering this affordable health care option allows patients without health insurance to get the health services they need, potentially preventing or delaying serious health problems.
Direct primary care at New Wave Physicians Group offers many benefits to both you and your provider.
Paying the practice directly gives your provider more freedom to provide the care you need without health insurance constraints. It also lowers overhead costs, so your provider has more time available to spend with you.
Additional benefits of direct primary care include:
- Better patient-provider relationship
- Focus on whole health
- Shorter wait times
- Longer appointment times
Direct primary care may also lead to overall better health outcomes for you. Improving your patient-provider relationship makes it easier for you to share your health concerns, so you get the care you need right away.
And, because your provider has more time to spend with you, they can talk to you about your health and provide education, guidance, and support about lifestyle changes you can make that may prevent or delay a chronic disease.
The direct primary care program at New Wave Physicians Group may also include unlimited access to your provider through email, text, or phone.
New Wave Physicians Group provides comprehensive direct primary care services. Some of the services available with its direct primary care program include:
- Annual wellness exams
- Annual physicals
- Preventive care
- Chronic disease management
- Weight loss
- Consultative services
- Care coordination
- Acute care (sick visits)
The practice also provides men’s health care and well-woman care.
You don’t have to go without health care when you don’t have health insurance. Call New Wave Physicians Group or schedule an appointment online to learn more about the direct primary care program today.
Preventive Care Specialist
Preventive care saves tens of thousands of lives every year. New Wave Physicians Group can help you take proactive health care steps now rather than dealing with a medical crisis later. It offers convenient preventive care in its Spring, Texas, office. Book your appointment through online scheduling or call the office today.
Preventive care is medical care that identifies problematic health patterns in their early stages and then takes steps to prevent disease or a medical crisis like a heart attack or stroke. In addition, preventive care includes proactive health measures to greatly reduce your risk of disease long-term, even if you currently have no signs of illness. New Wave Physicians Group recommends annual preventive care exams for everyone.
New Wave Physicians Group tailors your health screenings to your age, medical history, and other individual needs. But, everyone needs screening for:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- High blood sugar and Type 2 diabetes
- Depression and other mental health issues
- Infectious diseases – hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Cancer – skin, colorectal, lung, and other types of cancer
Screening needs can change as you age. For example, in general, women need osteoporosis screening at age 65 and men at age 70.
Men’s health needs are sometimes different than well-woman care, so you may also need specific screenings based on your sex. For example, men may need a prostate cancer screening, and women may need breast and cervical cancer screenings.
Screenings are only one aspect of your preventive care at New Wave Physicians Group. You also receive vaccines, like the flu vaccine, to prevent illness once a year.
If you didn’t receive a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine during adolescence, you need it as part of your preventive care as an adult. Everyone also needs a Tdap booster every 10 years.
Depending on your age and health status, you may need a shingles vaccine and a pneumonia vaccine.
Preventive care helps you make changes in your life with the goal of improved wellness. If you’re at risk for (or already have) a chronic disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or other health threats, preventive care at New Wave Physicians Group helps you to take action to protect your health and avoid progression.
That includes help with:
- Weight loss
- Quitting smoking
- Improving nutrition
- Implementing an exercise plan
- Managing stress levels
- Treating depression or anxiety
You may also need medication to reduce your risk of health complications, but with most common diseases, a healthy lifestyle is just as crucial as medication.
To learn more about how preventive care can safeguard your health, call New Wave Physicians Group or book an appointment online.
Men's Health Specialist
About 65% of men avoid doctor visits, which can lead to preventable chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, provides complete men’s health care in a welcoming setting. With its unparalleled level of convenience and comfort, you don’t have to avoid doctor visits anymore. Call the office or use the online appointment maker to set up your visit.
Just as with women, men have specific health needs related to both their reproductive system and their general wellness. Unfortunately, men as a group frequently neglect their health needs, which can cause chronic illnesses that can progress, putting you at risk of serious complications or even death. Men’s health care services at New Wave Physicians Group focus on preventive health and general wellness. You can identify health problems early, prevent them from growing serious, and maximize your wellness through customized men’s health care. By making the time for men’s health care now, you can reduce the amount of time you spend at the doctor or in the hospital as you age.
New Wave Physicians Group recommends annual men’s health exams for general preventive care and wellness. If you have any acute illness or urgent care need, you can also get same-day care, so don’t hesitate to contact the office if you need help.
New Wave Physicians Group customizes health screenings during your wellness visits. Every man may require different screenings based on age, medical history, family history, lifestyle, current symptoms, and other risk factors.
Screenings can identify problems such as:
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes (high blood sugar, but not yet at diabetes levels)
- Infectious disease – hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Skin cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Lung cancer
- Osteoporosis
You may also need other specific disease screenings. A simple mental health screening is usually a part of your men’s health exams as well.
A sexual health screening is also important. If you’re having any issues like low libido or erectile dysfunction, don’t hesitate to bring those concerns up during your appointment. Treatments like bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can treat low testosterone (a common cause of many men’s health issues as they age) very effectively.
You may need at least one vaccine during your annual men’s health exam: influenza (flu) vaccine. Depending on your age and risk factors, you may need other vaccinations like a pneumococcal vaccine to reduce pneumonia risk or a herpes zoster vaccine to prevent shingles.
If you didn’t have a Tdap vaccine as a teenager, you need to have it as an adult. All men need a Tdap booster vaccine every 10 years.
For compassionate men’s health care, call New Wave Physicians Group or book an appointment online today.
Geriatrics Specialist
Older adults are more likely to suffer from one or more chronic health conditions and take multiple prescription medications. Geriatrics is an area of medicine that provides comprehensive health care for older adults. New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, is a primary care practice specializing in geriatrics. Find out more about geriatric care by calling the office or scheduling an appointment online today.
Geriatrics is an area of medicine that specializes in the health needs of older adults. Aging affects all body systems, increasing your risk of developing health problems and mobility issues that affect overall health and wellness. Geriatrics focuses on monitoring and managing your health as you get older and helps you maintain as much independence as possible.
You may benefit from the specialized geriatric care services at New Wave Physicians Group if you have health conditions that impair your physical or cognitive function. Or, you have frailty, which is a condition that occurs with aging, affecting muscle strength and endurance.
You may seek geriatrics if you’re taking care of an older person and can no longer manage their health needs alone. Consulting with the geriatric specialists at New Wave Physicians Group can help you provide better care for your loved one.
Geriatrics at New Wave Physicians Group also benefits families of older adults having a hard time managing their complex medical treatments.
The specifics of your geriatric care at New Wave Physicians Group depend on your health needs. However, you can expect patient-centered, compassionate care.
During a geriatrics care appointment, your provider assesses your:
Mind
Older adults may struggle with a number of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety related to changes in health or quality of life. When evaluating the mind, your provider also assesses memory and cognition, looking for signs of dementia.
Mobility
Your provider also evaluates your body’s mobility, flexibility, and strength. Loss of muscle strength and endurance may affect your gait and balance, increasing your risk of falls.
Medications
Your provider at New Wave Physicians Group reviews your list of medications. They look for medications that may interact with each other or cause adverse effects.
Then, they look for ways to reduce the number of prescriptions you need without affecting your health and well-being.
Your provider at New Wave Physicians Group also talks to you and your family about your health concerns and needs, designing a plan that keeps you healthy, independent, and safe.
For comprehensive geriatrics care, call New Wave Physicians Group or schedule an appointment online today.
Screenings can identify problems such as:
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes (high blood sugar, but not yet at diabetes levels)
- Infectious disease – hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Skin cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Lung cancer
- Osteoporosis
You may also need other specific disease screenings. A simple mental health screening is usually a part of your men’s health exams as well.
A sexual health screening is also important. If you’re having any issues like low libido or erectile dysfunction, don’t hesitate to bring those concerns up during your appointment. Treatments like bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can treat low testosterone (a common cause of many men’s health issues as they age) very effectively.
Primary Care
At New Wave Physicians Group, primary care is all-encompassing support for acute care, chronic illness, preventive care, and more — in a convenient Spring, Texas, office. When you have a primary care practice, you have access to medical experts who know your particular needs. That gives you customized care for every situation, from colds and flu to weight loss and bioidentical hormone replacement. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs, too, as is a direct primary care model of care for the uninsured. Book your appointment online or call the office today.
As your primary care practice, New Wave Physicians Group is your main medical care provider. When you have any kind of nonemergency medical need, you visit your primary care practice to receive customized care.
Instead of searching for a medical care provider every time you’re sick or have a medical need, primary care allows you to easily access everything you need in one place.
New Wave Physicians Group offers a direct primary care option, in which you pay a regular fee to the practice to cover all or the majority of your health care services. It can be a great option for people without health insurance.
New Wave Physicians Group provides all the following primary care services:
Acute care
Acute care is the treatment for an illness, injury, or other urgent (but not life-threatening) issue. Same-day acute care visits are available.
Chronic care
Chronic care includes the diagnosis, treatment, and management of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and thyroid disease.
Chronic care can also encompass other problems, for example, hormone imbalance, a condition that responds very well to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
Preventive care
Preventive care focuses on identifying concerning health trends through screenings as well as taking action to avoid preventable illnesses. That may include weight loss, stopping smoking, nutritional counseling, vaccines, behavior modification, exercise, and medication, as well as other preventive steps.
Women’s and men’s health needs can vary, and your needs can change with age as well, so New Wave Physicians Group customizes preventive care for you.
Even if you’re in perfect health, you need annual exams. During these exams, you can check in on your health, receive any updated care you may need, and address current concerns. If you feel any less than your best, primary care can help you achieve the health you deserve.
New Wave Physicians Group generally recommends scheduling annual wellness exams. Of course, if you have any new health problems or experience illness or injury, you can book an acute care visit anytime.
If you have a complicated medical issue, or if you need to visit a specialist like a cardiologist or gastroenterologist, New Wave Physicians Group comanages your care.
Should you ever need major surgery, you receive continuity of care in the hospital until you’re recovering at home.
If you want a primary care practice that truly cares about patients, call New Wave Physicians Group or click on the online booking link.
Thyroid Specialist
Around 20 million Americans have thyroid disease — and up to 60% of them don’t know they have it. At New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, you find the best thyroid disease support from the same practice that can deliver all your primary care and preventive health care services. Schedule a visit online or call the office to make an appointment.
Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck. Your thyroid gland is just two inches long, but it regulates vital bodywide functions like metabolism by continually secreting hormones called thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). When your thyroid doesn’t work as it should, you can develop serious health problems.
Thyroid disease means that your thyroid gland doesn’t work properly. In the two main forms of thyroid disease, your thyroid gland makes too little (hypothyroidism) or too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism).
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism causes you to use energy more slowly. Some common symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, cold sensitivity, fatigue, thinning hair, dry skin, and muscle weakness. An autoimmune condition, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism causes you to use energy too quickly, leading to symptoms such as restlessness, nervousness, weight loss, heart pounding, heat sensitivity, and insomnia. An autoimmune disorder, Graves’ disease, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
Hypothyroidism is the more common of the two conditions. It affects about 5 in 100 Americans, and an equal amount of people have hypothyroidism but don’t have a diagnosis yet. Hyperthyroidism affects around 1 in 100 Americans.
New Wave Physicians Group reviews your medical records and symptoms and then performs diagnostic blood testing in the office. Blood tests can check your T3 and T4 levels, along with your thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyroid antibodies, calcitonin, and thyroglobulin if needed.
You may need an ultrasound or other imaging tests. These tests can detect problems like thyroid gland swelling or abnormal growths (nodules).
Thyroid disease treatment can include oral medication and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. For severe thyroid disease, you may need an advanced treatment like radioactive iodine treatment or thyroid gland removal surgery.
If you need a thyroid disease specialist, New Wave Physicians Group comanages your care with a trusted local endocrinologist who specializes in this area.
A thyroid disease diagnosis can be scary, but New Wave Physicians Group is here to support you throughout the treatment process so you can have an excellent quality of life. Book your appointment online or call the office to arrange your consultation today.
Annual Wellness Exam
An annual wellness exam is an important health visit that assesses your current health and risk of future health problems. A form of preventive care, annual wellness exams help you stay healthy. New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, is a primary care practice that provides annual wellness exams. Call the office or schedule your annual wellness exam online today.
Annual wellness exams focus on helping you live a healthier, longer life. The purpose of the exam is to assess your current health and screen for issues that may lead to future health problems. An annual wellness exam is not the same as an annual physical. The wellness exam assesses your physical, emotional, and mental well-being without performing an actual physical exam or diagnostic testing.The annual physical is a comprehensive head-to-toe evaluation of all your body systems and includes diagnostic testing to screen for health issues like cancer and diabetes. Annual wellness exams are a no-cost service for patients with Medicare Part B coverage. It’s a preventive exam.
Everyone benefits from an annual wellness exam. It’s especially beneficial for those who feel good and have no known health problems. The annual wellness exam focuses on helping you maintain your good health.
Medicare patients also benefit from the annual wellness exam to establish baseline health parameters and develop a personalized health prevention plan. The Medicare annual wellness exam isn’t a replacement for your annual physical exam.
The annual wellness exam at New Wave Physicians Group is a general overview of your current health, helping establish a plan for your future health needs. During your annual wellness exam, your provider:
- Documents your height and weight
- Checks blood pressure and heart rate
- Reviews your medical and family history
- Creates a list of all the prescription medications and supplements you take
- Compiles a list of all your health care providers
- Assesses cognitive and emotional well-being
Your provider also talks to you about your health assessment and provides guidance on lifestyle changes to improve or maintain health. They may also talk to you about your treatment options.
New Wave Physicians Group updates your prevention plan and makes recommendations for health screenings.
New Wave Physicians Group recommends you come in every 12 months for your annual wellness exam so they can assess your health and update your prevention plan.
Schedule your annual wellness exam at New Wave Physicians Group by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.
Thyroid disease treatment can include oral medication and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. For severe thyroid disease, you may need an advanced treatment like radioactive iodine treatment or thyroid gland removal surgery.
If you need a thyroid disease specialist, New Wave Physicians Group comanages your care with a trusted local endocrinologist who specializes in this area.
A thyroid disease diagnosis can be scary, but New Wave Physicians Group is here to support you throughout the treatment process so you can have an excellent quality of life. Book your appointment online or call the office to arrange your consultation today.
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy is a common treatment for the decline in sex hormones that occurs with aging. New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, is a primary care practice that provides health services for people of all ages. For patients struggling with symptoms related to declining sex hormone levels, the practice offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Find out more about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and how it might benefit your health by calling the office or scheduling an appointment online today.
Bioidentical hormones are plant or animal-based hormones modified to match the structure and function of the hormones naturally produced in the body. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are the most common types of bioidentical hormones.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is a treatment option for those struggling with the symptoms related to declining sex hormone production. The bioidentical hormones function just like the hormones produced by your body, easing symptoms and improving health.
In women, declining estrogen and progesterone levels lead to menopause. These hormonal changes tend to happen quickly, causing very noticeable symptoms.
In men, testosterone levels decline at a much slower rate but can affect health, well-being, and libido.
Schedule an appointment at New Wave Physicians Group to see if you’re a candidate for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. You may be a candidate if you have symptoms that indicate a change in sex hormone levels, such as:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Difficulty sleeping
- Fatigue
- Mood changes
- Low-level depression
- Weight gain
- Loss of lean body mass
- Low libido
- Vaginal dryness in women
- Erectile dysfunction in men
Your provider conducts a comprehensive exam when you come in for a bioidentical hormone replacement therapy consultation. They review your symptoms, medical history, family history, and perform a physical exam.
They also run lab work to check hormone levels. The lab work determines if a hormone imbalance is the cause of your symptoms and helps your provider customize your bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
Your provider at New Wave Physicians Group talks to you about your bioidentical hormone replacement therapy needs and treatment options. They customize your hormone therapy to match your unique hormone needs, and it may be given as a:
- Pill
- Patch
- Cream
- Gel
- Pellet
Your provider schedules regular visits to the office so they can monitor your symptoms and hormone levels. It takes time to restore hormone balance, but you may start to feel better about a month after starting therapy.
In addition to easing your symptoms and improving your quality of life, bioidentical hormone therapy may also improve bone health and lower your risk of developing osteoporosis.
Call New Wave Physicians Group or schedule an appointment online today.
DOT Physicals Specialist
Commercial vehicle drivers need a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical to make sure they’re fit enough to drive their vehicle. DOT physicals are valid for up to 24 months. New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, provides DOT physicals. If you need a physical for a new job or need to renew your DOT medical certificate, call the office or schedule your DOT physical online today.
Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals are health exams that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) requires for all commercial motor vehicle drivers. The purpose of the DOT physical is to make sure drivers are physically and mentally healthy so they can safely operate their vehicles. Only providers certified by the FMCSA can perform DOT physicals. New Wave Physicians Group features certified providers.
All drivers who operate a commercial motor vehicle need a DOT physical. That includes drivers who:
- Operate large vehicles across state lines
- Operate a vehicle that carries 15 or more people
- Get paid to drive a vehicle that carries eight or more people
- Drive vehicles that carry hazardous material
These drivers need DOT physicals because FMCSA says operating these types of vehicles is safety-sensitive and a potential risk to public health. Making sure drivers are fit to operate these vehicles improves public safety.
New Wave Physicians Group provides you with a list of items you need to bring to your DOT physical when you schedule your appointment. You should bring a valid government-issued identification and a list of all your health providers and medications.
New Wave Physicians Group also requests you complete the required DOT medical examination report before your exam, including the medical history portion.
If you have a history of diabetes, you should bring in a copy of your most recent hemoglobin A1C test.
The practice may also request patients with a heart condition bring in a letter from their cardiologist outlining details of their diagnosis and whether it affects their ability to operate a vehicle.
The DOT physical is a comprehensive exam but not a replacement for your annual physical. During the physical, your provider at New Wave Physicians Group checks your:
- Blood pressure and heart rate
- Lungs and chest
- Abdomen, back, and spine
- General appearance
- Joint health and flexibility
- Reflexes
- Vision and hearing
Your provider also evaluates your nervous system and checks for hernias. They also perform a urinalysis to screen for health problems such as diabetes.
After the physical, your provider issues your DOT medical exam certificate.
If they find problems during the physical, your provider makes recommendations and suggests rescheduling your exam after you address the issue (such as getting new prescription eyeglasses).
Schedule your DOT physical by calling New Wave Physicians Group or booking an appointment online today.
Immigration Medical Exam
Provider performs immigration physical exam which is required for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS requires the examination to establish that applicants who are seeking immigration benefits are not inadmissible to the United States on health-related grounds.
Well Woman Care Specialist
Well-woman care helps you become and remain healthy while managing both bodywide issues and female-specific problems. At New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, well-woman care emphasizes your individual needs. Because the practice provides both primary care and specialized women’s health care, you can get everything you need in one place. To schedule your well-woman exam, call the office or click the online booking link.
Well-woman care is a type of preventive care that enables excellent reproductive and whole-body wellness. New Wave Physicians Group recommends that all women have annual well-woman exams, with acute care as needed for urgent health needs between yearly exams. A well-woman exam provides the information and tools you need to manage your health and avoid illness. It’s a chance to be proactive about your health, so you can ultimately live a longer and happier life.
Well-woman care includes preventive screenings for whole-body health problems as well as reproductive problems. You have specific screenings based on your age, medical history, health risk factors, and other factors. Common screenings include:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- High cholesterol
- High blood sugar (prediabetes) and Type 2 diabetes
- Mental health
- Infectious disease – hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Osteoporosis
Cancer screening is also a big part of well-woman exams. All people may need certain cancer screenings like colorectal, lung, and skin cancer testing based on their individual situation.
As a female, you also need cervical cancer screening with a Pap smear, human papillomavirus (HPV) test, or both, every 1-3 years.
You may need a clinical breast exam yearly and a mammogram to screen for breast cancer starting at around the age of 40.
Well-woman care at New Wave Physicians Group can help with nearly any health issue you have, including chronic disease management for diabetes and thyroid disease, and sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment.
If you need care for a female-specific issue, such as irregular periods, heavy periods, menopause symptoms, vaginal dryness, pain during sex, or any other problem, don’t hesitate to ask for help.
Medication, lifestyle changes, medical weight loss, and other treatments can relieve your symptoms and help you feel better.
If your issues occur because of hormone imbalance — a very common problem during menopause and sometimes earlier as well — treatments like bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can ease many of your symptoms and help you transition through this period of change comfortably.
To find out how the well-woman services at New Wave Physicians Group can help you stay healthy and happy, click on the online appointment maker or call the office to arrange your visit.
Vaccinations Specialist
Vaccinations prevent 4-5 million deaths annually. Healthy people and those with chronic health struggles need vaccinations to prevent getting and spreading major diseases. New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, provides most vaccinations for children and adults. The practice also acts as your primary care provider, giving you complete medical care in one location. Book your appointment online or call the office to schedule a vaccination.
Both children and adults need specific vaccinations to prevent or greatly reduce the chance of developing many serious diseases. Children have their first vaccinations at birth, and they then have vaccinations at several points throughout their childhood. Adults need regular vaccinations to stay healthy, too.
After a vaccination, your body responds by producing antibodies, protective substances that fight the bacteria or virus.
Then, with future exposure to that bacteria or virus, your antibodies recognize the invader and destroy it or neutralize it so you don’t get sick or have a milder case of the illness.
Essentially, vaccinations work within your body’s immune system to help you develop immunity safely.
Children need a variety of vaccinations to stay healthy as they grow, including:
- Influenza (flu) – yearly
- Measles, mumps, and rubella
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP and Tdap)
- Polio
- Rotavirus
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Meningococcal
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Your child may also need other vaccinations at various points through their childhood. New Wave Physicians Group can provide a personalized recommendation for your child’s health needs.
Vaccinations are just as important for adults as they are for children. The main vaccinations that American adults typically need include:
- Influenza (yearly)
- Tdap, if they didn’t have it during adolescence
- Tetanus and diphtheria
- HPV
- Shingles
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23)
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13)
If you have a chronic disease like diabetes or a serious health condition like high blood pressure (hypertension) or high cholesterol, vaccinations are especially important for you because your body may not have a fully functioning immune system.
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases says that vaccinations are just as important for whole-body wellness as diet and exercise.
New Wave Physicians Group provides chronic disease management, including customized vaccination recommendations to help you maximize your health and avoid preventable illnesses.
If your health changes, your vaccination needs may change. Working in the health care field, traveling internationally, or pregnancy may all change your vaccination needs. New Wave Physicians Group can recommend the right vaccination schedule for you.
If you or your family members need to update vaccinations, or if you’re not sure which vaccinations you need, call New Wave Physicians Group or click the online appointment scheduler for support.
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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 - 12:30pm
- SUNDAY | Closed
- VETERANS MEMORIAL LOCATION:
- MON-FRI | 9:00am - 5:00pm
- SATURDAY | 9:00am - 2:00pm
- SUNDAY | Closed