My Grandfather – Dr. Raul Lopez-Guerra of Fort Worth

Many of you know that I am a fourth generation physician, and a third generation Texas physician. I recently came across this interesting article in the Fort Worth Star Telegram about my grandfather Dr. Raul Lopez-Guerra. He was really a hero of his time, and I am glad to try to follow in his footsteps, as well as the footsteps of my father Raul and mother Alicia, who were also physicians who lived in Corpus Christi, TX.

8 statues Fort Worth needs: Forgotten leaders (who happened to be minorities or women)

DR. RAÚL LÓPEZ GUERRA

Lopez Guerra (1898-1956) practiced medicine in Fort Worth for 30 years. He saw patients from across North Texas nine hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of whether they could pay. He and his musician wife, Aurelia, were active in city arts and civic groups, and spoke out against discrimination.

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Home Health Care Kit

Many of my patients are doing virtual office visits these days. With the traffic in Austin such as it is, it can save a lot of time for minor illnesses as you will not have to visit the office. I have created an Amazon idea list of the basic items need for this. Note that the exact features and brands are not important – any medical grade version will do.

The Blood Pressure Monitor is the most important. You can use this to take your blood pressure and pulse. A good thermometer and pulse oximeter is also good. You should be able to get all three for less that $75, and you can generally get reimbursed by your FSA plan.

See this link: http://a.co/0v6QFVX

Remember we will also make house or hospital calls if you are too ill to travel – just ask.

Best Wishes to our latest Med Student!

We are sad to say goodbye to our latest Medical Student Sareena Adnan from UTMB, but we are happy she is progressing in her studies.  Sereema has been great to have in the office for the past few weeks. Sereema grew up in Las Cruces New Mexico, and attended high school and college in Houston, Texas. She graduated from the University of Houston with Honors in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Medicine and Society.

Her interests include Global Health, Community Involvement, and Spoken Word. She also loves deserts!

Roxana Rhodes MD is now a Concierge Practice!

Our new personalized medicine practice is now official. What a tremendous response we’ve had! We’re looking forward to building on our new patient relationships, for our current patients and the new ones soon to come aboard.

If you are a new member and have questions on your contract or need help transitioning, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’re always happy to talk with you in the office or by phone at 512-453-3542.

If you’re thinking of joining us, read more about why we’ve transitioned to our new concierge model, or read about how to become a member.

Introducing our new Facebook page.

We launched on Facebook!

We recently published our newest social media presence on the world’s largest social media platform. You’ll find our hours, location, pictures and periodic updates.

Please come friend us, engage, and see what we’re up to.