- Warts
- Medical Weight LossIt is very important to monitor your condition and manage your health if you have diabetes. Regularly seeing a family physician should be a part of your care regimen. Your doctor will use blood tests to assess and monitor your blood sugar levels to ensure your treatment (typically, medication or insulin therapy) continues to be effective for you. Your doctor can also advise you on proper weight management and how best to regularly monitor your blood sugar levels.
- Pediatric CareOur physicians provide a host of pediatric services that children need and treat a number of health issues that children and teenagers are at high risk for, including...
- Primary CareAt Sim Family Clinic in northwest Houston, Texas, we accept most major insurance plans. We are happy to file a claim with your insurance company on your behalf after your visit with one of our primary care doctors.
- Ear InfectionsChildren are much more prone to ear infections than adults. In fact, almost all children will experience at least one ear infection by the age of 3. At Sim Family Clinic in Houston, Texas, ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents bring their children in to see our doctors.
- Family PracticeSim Family Clinic family medicine doctors are trained and experienced in providing exceptional gynecological care for women of all ages in the greater Houston area, including the areas of Spring, The Woodlands, Conroe, Humble, Sugar Land, Tomball and Katy, Texas.
- High Cholesterol
- Emergency CareWe often see adult and pediatric patients with acute injuries and illnesses – such as a cold, infection, or rash – that require immediate attention. We are available for this type of urgent care and will do our very best to get you in to see a doctor as soon as possible. We even have on-site diagnostic tests that can help us assess your particular situation quickly.
- Constipation
- Flu Shots
- ElectrocardiogramAn electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) measures the electrical activity of your heart. It can identify certain types of heart problems such as heart attacks, abnormal heart rhythm or irregular heartbeats, and heart failure.
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- ImmunizationsIf you or a family member is applying to adjust your status to become a permanent resident of the U.S., your application requires completion of I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record by a USCIS-approved physician, like those at Sim Family Clinic.
- Pelvic Pain
- Pregnancy
- Kidney Stones
- Cervical CancerOur compassionate doctors help women and teens understand how their bodies work and about the importance of making healthy choices. Sim Family Clinic offers clinical breast exams to check for breast cancer, Pap smears to screen for cervical cancer, and pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease testing.
- Urinary Tract InfectionUTIs – also called bladder infections – occur when bacteria gets into your urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body) and travels to your bladder. UTI symptoms include a burning sensation when urinating, strong-smelling urine, and pelvic pain.
- Prostate CancerFor men, a testicular exam and prostate screening may also be a part of the annual physical. The former involves manually checking the testicles for lumps or sensitivity. A prostate cancer screening may include a blood test as well as a digital rectal examination, where your doctor uses a lubricated, gloved finger to manually examine the size and shape of your prostate, which is located in front of the rectum.
- Depression
- Mental HealthThis Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations (TPO) and for other purposes that are permitted or required by law. It also describes your rights to access and control your protected health information. "Protected health information" is information about you, including demographic information, that may identify you and that relates to your past, present or future physical or mental health or condition and related health care services.
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- HypothyroidismHypothyroidism – not enough hormone is produced by the thyroid, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, depression, and a slow heart rate.
- ThyroidYour thyroid is a gland at the base of the neck that produces hormones that regulate your metabolism. There are a number of problems that can occur with the thyroid, including...
- ChemotherapyPatients who may be especially susceptible to cold or flu complications should see their family doctor right away to ensure the infection doesn’t get worse and cause potentially life-threatening complications such as respiratory failure or inflammation in the brain (encephalitis) or heart (myocarditis). Generally speaking, this includes patients who are very young, old, or those who have compromised immune system function, possibly as the result of a medical condition or treatment (such as chemotherapy, a common cancer treatment). Patients who are obese or underweight may also benefit from early medical intervention for their cold or flu symptoms.
- Wound CareYour family doctor may use stitches and sutures for these injuries. In some cases, medications such as antibiotics or a tetanus booster shot, may be required in addition to wound care. If you have any doubt at all, call your doctor at Sim Family Clinic – it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
- GangreneOur patients with diabetes are particularly susceptible to wounds that do not heal properly on their own. This is because diabetes can damage nerve functioning and inhibit blood flow. Damaged nerves may be unable to signal to your brain that an area of your body has been hurt. When blood carrying nutrients and oxygen is unable to reach body tissue, that tissue is susceptible to infection and tissue death (gangrene). Diabetic patients should regularly inspect their limbs – especially their feet – and see their doctor at the earliest sign of a problem.
- Acne Treatment
- Eczema
- Sports MedicineSports physicals, on the other hand, may be required before your child can join a sport. During this type of physical exam, your family doctor will examine your child’s overall health as well as his or her ability to move as needed for the sport in question. The strength and flexibility of joints may be noted, as well as your child’s gait and muscle strength. Sports physicals are not just for children – these exams are a good way to ensure anyone – child or adult – is physically capable of carrying out the types of movements required in a specific sport without injury.
- TMJ DysfunctionTemporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction – Problems with the hinge joint of the jaw can restrict jaw movement and cause a telltale “click” sound when opening your mouth. Other symptoms of TMJ dysfunction include pain, including ear pain.
- Allergies