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Dr. Vandana Khera, MD

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(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Internal Medicine

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), hypertension (high blood pressure), depression, and more.

4660 Sweetwater Boulevard Suite 210
Sugar Land, TX 77479

(281) 276-0933

Dr. Vandana Khera, MD is a general internist in Sugar Land, TX specializing in general internal medicine. Dr. Vandana Khera, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

4660 Sweetwater Boulevard Suite 210
Sugar Land, TX 77479

Some issues Dr. Vandana Khera, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

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.

doctor visit	135

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	161
preventive care	14
vaccines	16

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	162

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	120

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	197
lab tests	13
preventive care	22
vaccines	24

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

doctor visit	387
lab tests	17
preventive care	40
vaccines	42

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	39
Hispanic	13
Asian	27
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	13
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

doctor visit	546
preventive care	84
vaccines	86

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	56
Hispanic	15
Asian	27
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

diabetes management	11
doctor visit	676
lab tests	10
preventive care	99
vaccines	89

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	61
Hispanic	17
Asian	29
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	24
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

diabetes management	17
doctor visit	734
lab tests	16
preventive care	109
vaccines	93

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	44
Hispanic	18
Asian	27
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

diabetes management	10
doctor visit	1433
lab tests	9
preventive care	189
vaccines	167

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vandana Khera, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vandana Khera, MD treated as a general internist in Sugar Land, TX were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

diabetes management	12
doctor visit	493
lab tests	14
preventive care	83
vaccines	76

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vandana Khera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	68
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	7
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	77

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vandana Khera, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	6
Dementia	5

Education & Training

She completed residency at Roger Williams Medical Center. She has a state license in Massachusetts.

Residency: Roger Williams Medical Center (2007)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vandana Khera, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vandana Khera, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vandana Khera, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sugar Land, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-06