Townsen Physician Group

Townsen Physician Group: primary care in Houston with same-day appointments

Townsen Physician Group is a primary care medical group located in Houston, United States, that combines family medicine, internal medicine, and a broad range of diagnostic evaluations and treatments. Its approach centers on personalized care and the ability to treat illnesses and injuries the same day, with particular emphasis on prevention and long-term follow-up.

The group keeps daily slots reserved for sick visits, so patients seeking care without an appointment do not have to rely exclusively on an emergency room. The clinic also accepts new patients and offers the option to schedule an appointment online.

Preventive screenings and evaluations

The clinic performs a battery of screening tests aimed at identifying risks before symptoms appear. These include:

• Sleep apnea assessment, which analyzes breathing patterns during rest and possible interruptions that may affect oxygen levels and sleep quality.
• Acid reflux testing, to determine whether persistent heartburn or chest discomfort is caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• Noninvasive vascular screening test, which checks circulation and blood flow to identify early signs of vascular disease.
• Depression and anxiety screening, aimed at identifying symptoms related to mood disorders.
• Diabetes screening test, which measures blood sugar levels and other indicators of metabolic risk.
• Cognitive assessment for Alzheimer's and dementia, which examines memory, reasoning, and thinking skills.
• Joint and spine screening, which evaluates mobility, spinal health, and pain patterns.
• Colonoscopy, to address polyps, inflammation, or early signs of colorectal conditions.
• Blood pressure check and body mass index (BMI) calculation.
• Annual physical exam and sports physical.

Chronic and metabolic conditions

The group treats cardiovascular, metabolic, and endocrine diseases, including circulatory conditions affecting veins or arteries, heart disease, hypertension, varicose veins, lymphedema, hemorrhoids, peripheral artery disease, and knee osteoarthritis. In the metabolic and endocrine area, it handles cholesterol management, diabetes, prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome, as well as thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid nodules.

It also monitors chronic kidney disease, provides preventive urology screenings, and treats urinary tract infections, with the option of same-day care for the latter.

Neurological, digestive, and respiratory health

In the neurological field, the clinic evaluates concussions and offers management of migraines and headaches. In behavioral health, it performs structured evaluations for the management of ADHD in adults. For the digestive system, it treats gastroesophageal reflux and heartburn, and addresses fecal incontinence. In the respiratory area, it manages asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a long-term management approach.

Other areas of care and treatments

The offering is completed with podiatry, ear, nose, and throat (ENT) evaluation, dermatological screening, weight loss evaluation, orthopedics, pain management, and treatment of chronic pain syndrome and musculoskeletal disorders. Shoulder pain and spine and nerve disorders are also addressed.

Available treatments include knee pain management, uterine fibroid embolization — which blocks the blood supply to the affected tissue without the need for surgery — and genicular artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive procedure to reduce knee pain associated with osteoarthritis. Allergy testing is also performed to identify possible triggers of symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, rashes, hives, or digestive discomfort, along with evaluations for unexplained fatigue.

Medical specialties and team

The group brings together services in family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN), otolaryngology, and cardiology. The clinic includes Dr. Guocheng "David" He, M.D., Ph.D., among its professional team, and maintains a careers section with positions available for physicians.

Hours and access

Care is provided Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with closure on Saturdays and Sundays. The clinic accepts new patients and offers the possibility of booking an appointment online, in addition to handling health insurance and medical records requests.

Location and contact

Phone: (713) 843-7793 · Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: closed. Sunday: closed.