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Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD

(Dr. Francisco Jesus Vera Adames, MD)

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

Professional interests include: bronchitis, diabetes management, obesity, and more.

20423 Kuykendahl Road Suite 100
Spring, TX 77379

(281) 500-8660

Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Spring, TX specializing in family medicine. Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest and SPECIALTY ASSOCIATES OF WEST HOUSTON PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

20423 Kuykendahl Road Suite 100
Spring, TX 77379

Address:

23221 Aldine Westfield Road Suite 200
Spring, TX 77373

Some issues Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	95

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	68

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	119

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

doctor visit	135

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	156

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	416

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Spring, TX were blood draw.

blood draw	29
doctor visit	150

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	18
Hispanic	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	3
85 and over	0
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	22

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	1
Cancer	0

Education & Training

He completed residency at Southside Hospital. He has a state license in Texas.

Residency: Southside Hospital (2014)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

SPECIALTY ASSOCIATES OF WEST HOUSTON PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Spring, TX.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2018-11-19

Oficce staff rude and terrible.  4 days to confirm a refill, then get mad because I complained and called to wrong pharmacy late on 4th day.  Office manager didn't speak enough english and Dr would npot respond.  Disgusting and awful.  Go somewhere else.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Francisco J. Vera Adames, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,350 RYBELSUS $599	Ozempic $494	Wegovy $122	Tresiba $89	Saxenda $21	Other $24
Lilly USA, LLC	$1,202 JARDIANCE $594	MOUNJARO $219	EMGALITY $123	TRIJARDY XR $57	REYVOW $53	Other $155
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$802 FARXIGA $443	BREZTRI $200	SYMBICORT $103	AIRSUPRA $22	$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$484 JARDIANCE $417	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $16	GLYXAMBI $13	$38
Amarin Pharma Inc.	$454 Vascepa $454
Other	$4,282 Kerendia $404	VRAYLAR $251	SOLIQUA 100/33 $233	SAMSCA $207	Xhance $195	Other $2,993

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,534
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Francisco Vera Adames practices family medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Vera Adames include allergic reaction, depression, and wellness. Dr. Vera Adames's residency was performed at Southside Hospital. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Vera Adames is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare.