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To Know Your Care Team

Chances are you may have seen a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) during a doctor’s office visit sometime in your lifetime. While they are not medical doctors, these highly trained health care providers work hand in hand with physicians as part of your health care team.

These providers have the expertise to diagnose and treat patients in a variety of specialties. They undergo years of medical training — in fact, most have a master’s degree or a doctorate. Working under the supervision of your doctor, PAs and NPs perform clinical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order labs and tests, and prescribe medications. Houston Methodist is home to dozens of such providers, who provide expert, compassionate care throughout the system.

Make an Appointment With a Primary Care Provider

Houston Methodist provides primary care that’s personalized for you and your unique needs. To schedule an appointment with a primary care provider, visit houstonmethodist.org/pcg/ southeast or call 713.441.7965

YOUR HEALTH by the numbers

For these key measurements, keeping your results within these healthy ranges will go a long way toward maintaining your best health.

Blood Pressure: Less than 120/80 mmHg

Body Mass Index: 18.5 to 25 kg/m2

Fasting Blood Sugar: 80 to 99 mg/dL

Total Cholesterol: Less than 200 mg/dL

Talk with your primary care provider about these important tests and steps you can take to get back in a healthy range. If you have diabetes or other health conditions, your goal numbers may vary.