Houston Methodist Sugar Land: Leading Medicine in Fort Bend and Beyond

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. With more than 1,000 affiliated physicians and 2,500 employees, Houston Methodist...

Seven Pregnancy Myths and Truths About Pregnancy from OakBend Medical Center

Myth: I can now eat for two. Truth: For the first trimester, you only need an additional 300 calories a day, and during the second and third trimesters, you only need an extra 500 calories a day. Myth: It’s okay to have an occasional glass of wine. Truth: There is no safe amount or type of alcohol during...

Fort Bend Rheumatology Associates: Specialized Care and Therapies in One Convenient Location

For over 17 years, founder and CEO of Fort Bend Rheumatology Associates (FBRA), J. Edward Hernandez, MD, FACR, has specialized in the treatment of autoimmune diseases that affect the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons – diseases that can cause pain, swelling, stiffness and potentially cause...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Now Offering Incisionless Surgery to Treat Swallowing Issues

Patients with a disorder of the esophagus that makes swallowing difficult now have a local option for advanced endoscopic surgery that can provide relief. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital surgeon Aman Ali, M.D., recently performed the first-ever peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) procedure in Fort Bend...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Now Offering Advanced Technology to Prevent Strokes and Heart Attacks

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is performing an advanced procedure that uses a tiny beam of high-energy ultraviolet (UV) light to remove plaque from patient arteries. The procedure, called coronary atherectomy, is typically performed on patients with stents who still have plaque, or build-up of fatty...

Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land Achieves NICU Level III Status

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to announce the achievement of a Neonatal Level III designation of their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Designation levels are awarded by the State of Texas to hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care. Hospitals are required to validate their...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Renames Main Pavilion After Generous Donation

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has renamed its Main Pavilion after a generous donation from two longtime patients. The Bhalla Main Pavilion is named after Col. Raj and Kanwal Bhalla. The Bhallas have lived in Sugar Land since 1994 and have been patients at the hospital since it opened its doors in...

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group Welcomes Alexander Laceras, M.D., to Richmond-Rosenberg Practice

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is pleased to welcome Alexander Laceras, M.D., who is serving patients at the Houston Methodist Primary Care Group practice in Richmond-Rosenberg, located at 4050 FM 762 Rd., Rosenberg, TX 77469. Laceras is a board-certified family medicine physician whose clinical...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Alessandra Falk, M.D.

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Sugar Land is pleased to welcome foot and ankle surgeon Alessandra Falk, M.D. Dr. Falk comes to Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas, where she completed a fellowship in...

Join Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for their Annual Flu Shot Toy Drive

With fall around the corner and the holiday season not far behind, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is once again offering Fort Bend and surrounding area residents the opportunity to donate a gift and receive a free flu shot. Houston Methodist Sugar Land, in collaboration with the Exchange Club of Sugar...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Welcomes Neurologist Dr. Muhammad Taimur Malik

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome Muhammad Taimur Malik, M.D., board-certified neurologist who specializes in treating multiple sclerosis. Malik will see patients at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates, located in Medical Office Building 3 on the hospital campus. Malik...

Houston Methodist Welcomes Oncologist Andrew Johnsrud, M.D.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome board-certified hematologist oncologist Andrew Johnsrud, M.D., to Houston Methodist Oncology Partners at Sugar Land. Johnsrud is a graduate of University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He completed his residency in internal medicine at...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Receives – Get With The Guidelines Target: Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll awards. These awards recognize the hospital’s commitment to ensuring...

Medical Gym: Build Your Core and Floor

When life gets in the way, it becomes harder and harder to keep up with an exercise routine. After the age of 30, we lose about three to five percent of our muscle mass per decade. Only 55% of adults engage in enough physical activity to achieve optimal health benefits. Core to floor therapy makes it...

Fun in the Sun Now Could Mean Problems Later

Summer is upon us and many of us are looking forward to enjoying some “fun in the sun.” Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress and spend time with loved ones. Without properly protecting your skin from the sun, you are inadvertently increasing your risk of skin...