It may be hard to believe that colon cancer could develop in your 20s, 30s or 40s — but the risks are real. In 2020, the death of actor Chadwick Boseman at age 43 from colon cancer underscored the threat of colon cancer to younger adults. With colon cancer increasing in younger adults, it’s important to raise awareness about the risks and be proactive about prevention and early … [Read more...]
Have a Diabetes Game Plan
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or respond to insulin, a hormone that enables cells to absorb glucose (sugars) and use it as energy. If you have diabetes, you know how important it is to keep your blood sugar under control. But keeping your blood sugar levels within the range recommended by your doctor can be challenging. Working with a diabetes … [Read more...]
Welcome Dr. Ganti
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome rheumatologist Niharika Ganti, M.D., to Houston Methodist Rheumatology Associates at Aliana. Ganti comes to Houston Methodist Sugar Land from Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. She has moved her practice to the new Houston Methodist Comprehensive Care Center in Aliana, located at 10745 W. Grand Parkway South, … [Read more...]
Welcome Dr. Mucher
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome board-certified urologist Zachary Mucher, M.D., who will begin seeing patients in January. Dr. Mucher is joining Laura Martinez, M.D., at Houston Methodist Urology Associates, located in Medical Office Building 2, Suite 401 on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land campus. Dr. Mucher earned his medical degree at … [Read more...]
Aliana Clinic Opening January 3
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will start the new year by opening a multispecialty facility in Aliana on January 3, 2022. This new Houston Methodist Comprehensive Care Center is designed to meet the growing health and wellness needs of families in Richmond and surrounding areas. The facility will offer primary care and a variety of specialty care – including orthopedics … [Read more...]