Dr. McMullen offers a different approach to primary care with conveniences like same/next-day appointments that start on time and a focus on preventive medicine. Her MDVIP-affiliated practice is open to new patients, including Medicare and commercially insured, in Missouri City. Similar to concierge medicine physicians, Dr. McMullen is available 24/7 by phone. Her practice offers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which... Read More about Dr. Deirdre McMullen, MD

Mrs. Tharappel became an advanced practice clinician to make significant changes in peoples' lives by helping them take control of their health. She finds it very rewarding to empower her patients to understand their conditions and support them on their way to better he She loves sharing in her patients' joy of achieving a health goal, such as hitting a... Read More about Sheeja Mathews Tharappel, NP

Shanel Parlar-Chun, MD, attended Baylor College of Medicine, earning her medical degree with honors in 2013. She remained there to complete a Pediatrics residency in 2014 at Texas Children's Hospital. Dr. Parlar-Chun joined Kelsey-Seybold in January 2024 to become the pediatrician she wishes she had as a child: one who takes time to listen and explain the conditions behind her... Read More about Shanel Parlar-Chun, MD

Aishwarya Ramachandran, MD graduated from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in 2014 and then completed her Internal Medicine residency at Ascension Saint Francis in Illinois in 2019. She completed her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2023. Dr. Ramachandran treats patients for general endocrinology conditions, which includes diabetes... Read More about Aishwarya Ramachandran, MD

Dr. Ninan's favorite part of practicing family medicine is talking with patients and becoming an essential part of their lives throughout the years spent treating them. With a deep devotion to this field of medicine, he strongly believes that every patient has the right Dr. Ninan currently resides in Sugar Land, Texas, with his wife and three children. In his... Read More about Mathews Ninan, MD

Ms. Ferrer pursued a career in nursing to help others improve their health and quality of life. She strongly believes treatment should be individualized, given how each patient is unique. Her favorite aspect of being an NP is connecting with people from diverse backgrou Preventive care is Ms. Ferrer's top clinical passion. She works closely with her patients to help... Read More about Aileen Rojales Ferrer, NP

Dr. Richard Byrd is Chief of Pediatrics at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic.Dr. Byrd received both his undergraduate degree in pre-medicine and his medical degree from Texas A &amp M University. He completed his internship and residency at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Dr. Byrd is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Texas Pediatric Society, Harris... Read More about Richard Byrd, MD, FAAP

After receiving her medical degree from Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Medicine in 2013, Dr. Lanerie completed a residency in Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in 2016. She joined Kelsey-Seybold in August 2016. Dr. Lanerie is a member of the Texas Pediatric Society, the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Association. Dr. Lanerie enjoys reading,... Read More about Jessica Lanerie, MD

Pouran Yousefi, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. Dr. Yousefi’s focus is on wellness from pediatric patients to seniors. She believes in preventative medicine to stay healthy. Before coming to UT Physicians in 2010, Dr. Yousefi was at Baylor College of Medicine.  

Dr. Carman Whiting is a board certified Physician and Assistant Professor for the Department of Family and Community Medicine at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Dr. Whiting’s approach to patient care primarily centers around treating the patient as she would like to be treated herself. With this view in mind, she... Read More about Carman H. Whiting, MD