It's time for some RELIEF.
DIABETES
We advise patients on the best care strategies to prevent the complications of diabetes with insulin, oral medications and continuous glucose monitoring systems. With diabetes education, we empower our patients with the knowledge to successfully manage their health outcomes.
ENDOCRINOLOGY
Board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Basa will review your symptoms in conjunction with blood analysis to diagnose and treat issues in the endocrine glands system such as thyroid
METABOLISM
With changing lifestyles and diets, more people are experiencing issues with metabolism. Your doctor may also prescribe medications to manage some of the underlying problems.
We can treat the
following...
Obesity
Thyroid Issues
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Hyperparathyroidism
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Hypothyroidism
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Thyroid cancer
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Thyroid Cyst
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Thyroid Disease
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Goiter
Menstrual Disorders
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Dysmenorrhea
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Symptomatic Menopause
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General Menstrual Disorders
Lipid Disorders
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Including Hyperlipidemia
Bone Disorders
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Osteoporosis
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Osteopenia
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Vitamin D Deficiency
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Testicular Dysfunction
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Erectile disfunction
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Low testerone
MEET THE DOCTOR
Dr. Amelita Lourdes Basa, MD
The Doctor:
Dr. Basa is an Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism specialist who has been practicing in Houston, Texas for 27 years.
Education: She graduated from University Of Santo Tomas, Manila, Phil., in 1991, did her Residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY; completed her Fellowship in Endocrinology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX; and has been certified with American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism since 1999.
Professional Associations:
Texas Medical Association
Harris County Medical Society
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
The Endocrine Society
The University of Santo Tomas Medical Alumni Association
Special Note: She is also a member of the National Speakers Bureau for some pharmaceutical company and a participates as a Principal Investigator in clinical trials.
Languages:
Fluent in English and Tagalog,
Some medical conversational Spanish and Farsi
Insurance Accepted:
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Cigna
Humana
Multiplan
United Health Care
Medicare