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Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine (1987)

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

1045 Gemini Avenue Suite 200b
Houston, TX 77058

(281) 486-7900

Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., MD is a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland and SPECIALTY ASSOCIATES OF WEST HOUSTON PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1045 Gemini Avenue Suite 200b
Houston, TX 77058

Some issues Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., 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.

doctor visit	845
musculoskeletal imaging	36
preventive care	103
vaccines	104
X-rays	35

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	63
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

doctor visit	826
musculoskeletal imaging	30
preventive care	72
vaccines	73
X-rays	29

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	60
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

doctor visit	1324
lab tests	61
musculoskeletal imaging	23
preventive care	134
vaccines	135
X-rays	22

**Gender**
Male	548
Female	662

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1104
Black	28
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	564
From 75 to 84	428
85 and over	154
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

doctor visit	959
lab tests	55
musculoskeletal imaging	52
preventive care	114
vaccines	115
X-rays	51

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	15
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	62
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

doctor visit	1053
lab tests	71
musculoskeletal imaging	31
preventive care	105
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
vaccines	106
X-rays	44

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	14
Hispanic	23
Asian	13
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	51
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

doctor visit	745
lab tests	22

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	45
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

doctor visit	1214
lab tests	66
preventive care	55
vaccines	44

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	17
Hispanic	22
Asian	14
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	74
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

doctor visit	646
lab tests	32
preventive care	33
vaccines	34

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	15
Hispanic	12
Asian	11
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	57
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

doctor visit	924

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and X-rays.

doctor visit	950
lab tests	52
musculoskeletal imaging	34
preventive care	93
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
vaccines	92
X-rays	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Female	231
Male	226

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	412
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	56
75 to 84	164
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	217

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	9
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1987)

Residency: McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation (1990)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland

SPECIALTY ASSOCIATES OF WEST HOUSTON PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk AS	$4,580 $4,580
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$4,490 FARXIGA $1,384	BYDUREON PEN $253	BYDUREON WEEKLY $220	BYDUREON $178	BREZTRI $143	Other $2,311
Pfizer Inc.	$2,390 NonCovered Product $730	COLOGUARD $137	TRUMENBA $103	ELIQUIS $94	PREVNAR - 13 $60	Other $1,265
Lilly USA, LLC	$1,753 JARDIANCE $76	MOUNJARO $70	TRULICITY $48	TRADJENTA $16	JENTADUETO $14	Other $1,529
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.	$1,402 $1,402
Other	$15,413 Tymlos $1,218	NonCovered Product $1,123	Vascepa $769	Myrbetriq $518	Vesicare $446	Other $11,340

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$18,553
Travel and Lodging	$9,569
Consulting Fee	$1,500
Education	$245
Gift	$161

Research Payments

Dr. Joe Emil Pouzar Jr., MD has received 2443 research payments totaling $12,521,118.

Biography

Dr. Joe Pouzar is a family medicine specialist in Houston, TX. These areas are among his clinical interests: depression, allergic reaction, and wellness. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation. Dr. Pouzar is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare.