Primary Care and Family Doctors in Katy, TX

Primary care at our Katy clinic

A primary care provider is the doctor or nurse practitioner you see first for most health needs. Having one office that knows your history makes it easier to spot changes early, keep your medications organized and coordinate referrals when you need a specialist.

Dr. Daniel Turmero, a board-certified family medicine physician, is the Medical Director of our Katy clinic. Dr. Javier Sosa is the lead physician of the practice. Our staff speaks English and Spanish. You can read about our team on the providers page.

Services at the Katy clinic

• Checkups and physicals. Yearly exams, routine and sports physicals and pre-employment exams.
• Sick visits. Care for colds, sinus infections, urinary tract infections and minor injuries. Walk-ins are accepted for urgent care needs.
• Preventive care. Screenings for heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and some cancers, along with immunizations.
• Chronic disease management. Regular follow-up for conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
• Care for every age. Well child exams, well woman care and men's health visits.
• Other services. Immigration medical exams, DOT physicals, in-office procedures, telemedicine and our physician-supervised weight loss program.

3D mammography and ultrasound are offered at our Woodlands clinic only. If you need imaging, our Katy staff can help you set up a visit there. See mammogram and ultrasound for details.

Your first visit as a new patient

The first visit gives your provider a full picture of your health. Plan to arrive a little early to fill out new patient forms. During the visit, your provider will usually:

1. Review your medical history, past surgeries and family health history.
2. Go over every medication and supplement you take.
3. Check your blood pressure, pulse, weight and other vital signs.
4. Ask about any current symptoms or concerns.
5. Recommend screenings, vaccines or lab work that are due.

If you have a long-term condition, your provider will also set a schedule for follow-up visits. If you were seeing another doctor before, your new provider can review that care and continue it.

What to bring

• Photo ID and your insurance card
• A list of your medications and supplements, with doses
• Records from your previous doctor, including recent lab results, if you have them
• Vaccine records, especially for children
• Any school, sports or work forms that need to be filled out

If your records are at another office, you can ask that office to send copies to us before your visit.

Care for the whole family

Family medicine providers are trained to care for patients of all ages. Parents, children and grandparents can be seen at the same clinic, which makes it simpler to keep track of appointments and records.

Children can come in for well child exams, school and sports physicals, vaccines and sick visits. Adults can get yearly checkups, screenings, women's and men's health care and treatment for ongoing conditions. Older adults can have their medications and screenings reviewed by a provider who follows them over time.

Ongoing care and follow-up

Primary care continues after the first visit. Your provider tracks your screenings, vaccines and lab results from year to year and lets you know when something is due. For conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, regular follow-up visits help keep the condition stable.

Some follow-up care can be done by telemedicine, such as reviewing lab results or refilling prescriptions. When you need a specialist, your provider can refer you and keep the specialist's findings in your chart so your care stays in one place.

When you are sick

For common illnesses and minor injuries, your primary care office is often the right first stop. Your provider can see your past records and current medications, which helps with diagnosis and treatment. Our guide on when to see your family doctor, urgent care or the ER explains which problems belong where.

For chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke or other emergencies, call 911.

Insurance

We work with many insurance plans. See our insurance page for the current list, or call our office with questions about your plan. Information about our membership option is on the membership page.

How to book at our Katy clinic

To schedule, use the Book Appointment button at the top of this page or call (281) 466-4644. You can also use the Book Now button in the site menu or chat with our bilingual assistant. For directions and clinic details, see our Katy location page.