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Why choose WellMed? Take a moment to read our stories.

WellMed works with doctors, specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and staff who all have one important thing in common: they truly care about patients and their health.

Hear from some of our patients and health care team members as they share how they’ve received and delivered effective, quality care.

You can also read our Age Healthy Now blog. It has WellMed articles, podcasts and videos to help you understand and control your health so you can live a healthy life.

Quality care for a healthier you.

WellMed team helps patient through heart transplant, recovery

Carlos Suarez began having heart troubles in his early ‘50s. He averted tragedy with the help of WellMed specialists and WellMed home heart monitoring.

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Home visit becomes emergency rescue effort for one nurse hero

After unsuccessful phone calls to check on her sick patient, a WellMed nurse is shocked at what she finds during her home welfare check.

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Mile-long “Walk with a Doc” provides more than just exercise for Houston community

WellMed at Katy clinic organizes doctor-led walks combining exercise with education

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A night of pain turned into a life-saving diagnosis

A nurse practitioner’s swift action and compassionate care helps patient with miraculous recovery.

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WellMed at Clear Lake

Care and concern help patient on her road to recovery

At WellMed, we are focused on delivering coordinated care that provides the right referrals and a smooth transition of care following hospitalization. Our medical staff is always in communication with our patients, and we go the extra mile to make sure they get the care they need.

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Chasity Sanchez, LVN, and Claudia Jensen, RN

WellMed nurses provide special care for patient coping with dementia on his own

Nurses Week is May 6-10. Learn how two WellMed nurses in Las Cruces, New Mexico, exemplify their nursing values by helping a patient who is on his own cope with advancing dementia.

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Leslie Smith

Inpatient to outpatient, WellMed team ensures seamless transition of care

Leslie Smith, 82, endured 20 years of debilitating knee pain, but after a knee replacement surgery, she is finally able to enjoy a pain-free life. She credits her WellMed care team for providing her with the excellent care she needed to get back on her feet.

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Geraldine Ludlow

Health care heroes show true compassion for patient

As part of WellMed’s care team, LVN’s Jamela Ward and Karina Velazquez do whatever they can for every patient, even if it means going to their homes to help with things like bathing.

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Dolores Franco

The heart of caregiving, a WellMed employee’s commitment to her mother

WellMed employee Marissa Franco became her mother’s primary caregiver after her mother retired and moved to Texas to live with her. Now, the two manage the challenges of caregiving together, with WellMed by their side.

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Drew Rosiles

A heartbeat of gratitude

In a whirlwind of his engagement and travel, 35-year old Drew Rosiles ignored subtle health warnings until a drive home became a turning point. Swift action by Simm Kapkeo, CMA, averted a potential major crisis.

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Dr. Iffat Jahan and Dr. Juby Joseph

Love and medicine go hand-in-hand for married physicians.

It seemed like destiny brought them together, but it was their hard work and trust that made their love story bloom. Dr. Jahan and Dr. Joseph, both doctors, built a life full of love and success.

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Renae Gaines

Lost in a sea of medications and appointments, patient receives a guiding light

Renae Gaines had multiple uncontrolled health conditions when she met health care manager Nancy Moreles. Using a health care team approach, Moreles, a registered nurse, helped Gaines on the path to better quality of life and health.

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Denise Dooley

WellMed doctor solves medical mystery

Denise Dooley suffered for years from a range of symptoms many doctors had been unable to figure out – until Dr. Angelica Contreras solved the puzzle and showed her the way to a healthier life.

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David and Rayito Coffeen

For this couple, it boils down to being heard

David and Rayita Coffeen, both in their 70s, are lively and active, a lifestyle they attribute to seeing their doctors regularly and following their advice.

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Brooke Mobley

Book explores domestic violence through doctor’s personal story

Brooke Mobley, DO escaped an abusive relationship before becoming a doctor. Her book, “I Too Cry Purple Tears,” serves as an inspiration to others.

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