About
Dr. Nahid Jamal Rianon is a family medicine doctor in Houston, Texas, board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. She practices at UT Physicians, including UT Physicians Internal Medicine – Texas Medical Center and UT Physicians Family Medicine – Texas Medical Center.
Dr. Rianon treats a range of chronic conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and COPD, along with arthritis and bone health concerns. Her procedures include chronic care management, routine adult exams, bone density screening, exercise stress testing and flexible sigmoidoscopy, as well as geriatric and palliative care. She has founded a geriatric osteoporosis clinic and directed the Acute Care for the Elderly unit. Her work in faculty development and academic medicine has been supported by the National Institute on Aging, NASA and PCORI, and she has over 60 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Rianon speaks English.
Conditions Treated
- Chronic Heart Conditions (e.g. Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Hypertensive Heart Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
- Sleep Apnea
Specialized Treatments
- Chronic Care Management
- Routine Adult Exam
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Texas
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.