OakBend Medical Center Names Physician of the Year

Because 2020 made gatherings difficult, the presentation of the 2020 Physician of the Year was made at the Physician Appreciation Breakfast, held at OakBend Medical Center on April 1st. Dr. Gildardo Andres Ceballos was named OakBend Medical Center’s 2020 Physician of the Year. The hospital received several...

Having a Healthy Weight is Important

Try some of the following activities to help celebrate your health, and if you are not already at a healthy weight, begin making changes in your life: • Eat well and stop dieting – Incorporate all five food groups into your meals each day while eating at regular intervals. Don’t set a diet goal...

The Importance of Having a Primary Care Physician

A primary care physician, or PCP, serves as a key access point into the rest of health care. They treat patients facing a wide range of conditions and disorders, which can include anything from urinary tract infections, mental health and respiratory infections to things like high cholesterol, high blood...

The Benefits of Going to a Prosthodontist

Do you often feel self-conscious about your smile? Do you have to cover your mouth when you talk? A healthy smile is among the top aspects of a person’s appearance that impacts self-esteem. If you are unhappy about the “look” of your smile, you should consult a Prosthodontist. But what is a...

Five Surprising Botox Benefits

Have you been considering Botox? If you’re on the fence about whether or not to give it a try, read on to learn about surprising benefits. 1. Preventative Botox is effective for moderate to severe wrinkles and lines; it works best on wrinkles that haven’t yet formed. The younger you begin, the less...

Dr. David H. Korfin Provides Personalized Treatment Plans for Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery

David H. Korfin, DPM, FACFAS is board certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He received his doctorate of Podiatric Medicine in 1982, graduating from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr....

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital brings the expertise, skill and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Fort Bend and surrounding counties. Houston Methodist Sugar Land has changed what it means to be a community hospital by performing the most advanced surgical and diagnostic techniques available in...

Houston Methodist Welcomes Gilberto Sustache, M.D., and Naureen Ahmeduddin, D.O., to Houston Methodist Primary Care Group at Brooks Street

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is pleased to welcome Gilberto Sustache, M.D., and Naureen Ahmeduddin, D.O. Sustache and Ahmeduddin join Asisat Ope, M.D. and Ali Sawal, D.O., at the Brooks Street practice in Sugar Land. Sustache is a board-certified family medicine physician providing preventive care...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Welcomes Endocrinologist Vidhya Subramanian, M.D.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to announce that board-certified endocrinologist Vidhya Subramanian, M.D., is joining Houston Methodist Endocrinology Associates in January. Subramanian will continue to see patients in Medical Office Building 2, Suite 205, on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land...

Sinusitis Again? Recognize and Relieve It

Hammering facial pain and pressure. Fatigue. Fever and chills. Nasal obstruction, discolored nasal drainage, diminished sense of smell. Coughing. Do you recognize these symptoms? All are a sign that you could be suffering from sinusitis. “Sinusitis occurs when your sinus membrane lining becomes inflamed,...

Be Vigilant About Respiratory Illness: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

You’ve heard how COVID-19, flu and other respiratory illnesses that affect the lungs can make it difficult to breathe. There are steps you can take today to prevent these illnesses and boost your respiratory health in case you do get sick. Taking good care of your lungs can improve your quality of life and...

Simple Ways to Help You Protect Yourself Against Skin Cancer: Free Skin Cancer Screening

With more than three million people diagnosed every year, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. It’s also one of the most treatable cancers when diagnosed early and largely preventable if you avoid the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and tanning beds. “These rays can...

Drive-Thru Cancer Survivors Day Celebration Honors Survivors at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital hosted its first-ever Drive-Thru Cancer Survivors Day Celebration on Friday, June 5th. The sunflower-themed event, titled “Rise Up & Shine,” took the place of the annual large gathering due to the COVID-19 pandemic, yet still offered a chance to honor survivors...

What is Regenerative Medicine?

Regenerative medicine is a new nonsurgical treatment available for chronic heel pain, plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis.  It is an injection of amniotic fluid and cells obtained from the innermost layer of the placenta of donors from full term pregnancies. When injected, the amniotic fluid, cells...

The Benefits of Going to a Prosthodontist

Do you often feel self-conscious about your smile? Do you have to cover your mouth when you talk? A healthy smile is among the top aspects of a person’s appearance that impacts self-esteem. If you are unhappy about the “look” of your smile, you should consult a Prosthodontist. But what is a...