What is Internal Medicine?
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Internal medicine physicians, or internists, are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. They are especially well trained in the diagnosis of puzzling medical problems, in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses, and in caring for patients with more than one disease.
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Our Medical Staff
DR. GAIL (CONTRERAS) DONLEY-URITA, M.D.
Dr. Donley-Urita, MD is an Internal Medicine physician serving the West Houston/Katy area. She also has a board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and is the only physician in the West Houston area who actively incorporates Palliative Care into her outpatient practice.
Dr. Donley-Urita graduated from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, MN in 1998. Following this she completed her Internal Medicine residency in 2001. After residency, Dr. Donley-Urita practiced as an Internal Medicine physician and Hospitalist for 8 years in Illinois. She and her family relocated to Houston in 2010 and she began practicing Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine for Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. for 3 years. Read more.
Dr. Donley-Urita, MD is an Internal Medicine physician serving the West Houston/Katy area. She also has a board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and is the only physician in the West Houston area who actively incorporates Palliative Care into her outpatient practice.
Dr. Donley-Urita graduated from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, MN in 1998. Following this she completed her Internal Medicine residency in 2001. After residency, Dr. Donley-Urita practiced as an Internal Medicine physician and Hospitalist for 8 years in Illinois. She and her family relocated to Houston in 2010 and she began practicing Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine for Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. for 3 years. Read more.
TONYA MAXWELL, N.P.
Tonya Maxwell is a Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years experience working with the Geriatric population. Tonya takes great passion in caring for the elderly and giving the best quality of life, for which all deserve. She sees her key attributes as compassion, integrity, competence, communication and optimism.
Compassion - A trusted professional who is concerned about the potential suffering of her patients and lets them know that she is always here for them and that she cares. Integrity - Building patients trust is critical to being a successful Nurse Practitioner. It is important to making the care of the individual a team effort between all who are involved. Competence - She feels confident in the work that she does, and is not afraid to ask questions to make sure her patients are getting the best results or outcomes. She is grateful to have longevity with her patients. Communication - Open dialog between herself and the patient. They must agree on their plan of care also. Optimism - No matter what obstacle is placed in front of her, Tonya is always looking to give and get the best for her patients and give them the best quality of life possible. Tonya is happily married with 2 children.
Tonya Maxwell is a Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years experience working with the Geriatric population. Tonya takes great passion in caring for the elderly and giving the best quality of life, for which all deserve. She sees her key attributes as compassion, integrity, competence, communication and optimism.
Compassion - A trusted professional who is concerned about the potential suffering of her patients and lets them know that she is always here for them and that she cares. Integrity - Building patients trust is critical to being a successful Nurse Practitioner. It is important to making the care of the individual a team effort between all who are involved. Competence - She feels confident in the work that she does, and is not afraid to ask questions to make sure her patients are getting the best results or outcomes. She is grateful to have longevity with her patients. Communication - Open dialog between herself and the patient. They must agree on their plan of care also. Optimism - No matter what obstacle is placed in front of her, Tonya is always looking to give and get the best for her patients and give them the best quality of life possible. Tonya is happily married with 2 children.
NGOZI KALU, N.P.
Ngozi Kalu, APRN AGNP-C values managing the whole patient (emotional, environmental, societal, physical, religion and other factors). She believes in providing the patient with holistic attention that includes not merely exercising, nutrition, environment, and stressors, but also considers the client's cultural universal position. Individualizing care and providing the right intervention for each patient is her passion.
Ngozi's clinical expertise is in Adult-Gerontology. She is board certified from the Texas Board of Nursing and American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Ngozi attended the University of Texas Health Science, Houston; University of Texas, Arlington, Lone star College Cypress and Westminster College, Salt Lake City.
Ngozi Kalu, APRN AGNP-C values managing the whole patient (emotional, environmental, societal, physical, religion and other factors). She believes in providing the patient with holistic attention that includes not merely exercising, nutrition, environment, and stressors, but also considers the client's cultural universal position. Individualizing care and providing the right intervention for each patient is her passion.
Ngozi's clinical expertise is in Adult-Gerontology. She is board certified from the Texas Board of Nursing and American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Ngozi attended the University of Texas Health Science, Houston; University of Texas, Arlington, Lone star College Cypress and Westminster College, Salt Lake City.