Primary Care

Primary Care You Can Trust in Greater Houston
From newborns to seniors, our trusted primary care providers deliver comprehensive personalized care to patients of all ages. Whether you’re seeking treatment for a common issue like a sore throat, managing a chronic condition like high blood pressure, or staying proactive with annual checkups, the CLS Health primary care team is here to support your health and well-being.
Providers

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Pulmonology, Pulmonary Critical Care

Sandra Calkusic
NP
Wound Care

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Karina Gonzalez
NP
Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Kris Martinez
PA
Family Medicine

Jisha Mathew
NP
Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Wound Care

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Deborah Turner
NP
Family Medicine

Jessica Vetere
PA
Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Family Medicine


Evelyn Thompson
NP
Family Medicine

John Kirkwood
DO
Family Medicine

Beau Kirkwood
DO
Family Medicine

Frank J. Ponce III
MD
Family Medicine
A Primary Care Provider (PCP) is your first point of contact for managing your overall health. Typically, a PCP is a family medicine or internal medicine physician. Internal medicine physicians specialize in treating patients aged 16 and older, while family medicine physicians care for patients from as young as two months old.
A PCP can also be a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA), who is fully qualified to diagnose and treat illnesses as well as provide preventive care. Your PCP plays a vital role in your healthcare, delivering comprehensive care in non-emergency situations. Whether you need routine checkups, treatment for an illness, or guidance on staying healthy, your PCP is there to support you.
Your primary care provider (PCP) is your partner in health who supports you with:
- Preventive care: Regular check-ups, screenings, and immunizations.
- Disease management: Diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care for acute and chronic illnesses.
- Personalized care: Tailored treatment plans and consistent guidance.
- Comprehensive care: Addressing a wide range of health concerns.
- Convenient access: Walk-in and same-day appointments for immediate care.
- Peace of mind: Knowing you have a dedicated healthcare provider.
Primary Care Services
Our primary care providers offer same-day appointments for headaches, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). We perform onsite testing and prescribe treatment to help you recover quickly and comfortably. Prompt care helps prevent complications and supports faster healing.
We provide annual physicals, well-woman exams, and vaccinations to help you stay healthy year-round. Preventive visits include vital checks, lab work, and risk assessments tailored to your age and lifestyle. Regular screenings and immunizations are key to early detection and long-term wellness.
Our team evaluates new and ongoing health concerns through comprehensive examinations, diagnostic testing, and personalized treatment plans. We coordinate care with specialists when needed and manage medications safely and effectively. Each visit focuses on identifying root causes and improving your overall health.
We offer preventive cancer screenings for breast, cervical, colon, lung, and prostate cancer, following current clinical guidelines. Screenings help detect disease early—when treatment is most effective. Your provider will recommend the right schedule and testing method based on your age, family history, and risk factors.
Our primary care specialists provide long-term management for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, and COPD. We create individualized plans that may include medications, monitoring, and lifestyle support. Ongoing care helps reduce complications and maintain the best possible quality of life.
In-office procedures such as abscess drainage, earwax removal, minor laceration repair, and mole or skin tag removal are performed in a safe, sterile environment. These minor treatments help resolve discomfort and prevent infection without the need for a hospital visit.
Our practice offers rapid lab testing for COVID-19, flu, strep throat, and urinary infections to ensure same-day diagnosis and treatment. We also perform urinalysis and pregnancy testing onsite for your convenience. Quick results help your provider make timely, informed care decisions.
We provide personalized health counseling on medication management, mental health, weight management, and lifestyle changes. Education and preventive care empower you to make informed decisions and maintain long-term well-being.
- Aetna Select
- Open Access Selects
- Elect Choice
- Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Managed Choice
- Open Choice PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans
CLS Health does not accept:
- Aetna CVS Marketplace Plans
* Some providers may not accept this insurance, please call to confirm
- Superior Ambetter Core (Complete, Clear, Focused, Standard Silver and Gold)
- Superior Ambetter Value (Clear Value Silver, Focused Value Silver, CMS Standard Silver & Gold Value, Everyday Value Gold)
- Superior Ambetter Virtual (Ambetter Virtual Access Silver, CMS Standard Virtual Access Basic Silver, Ambetter Virtual Access Gold)
- Superior Health Plan CHIP*
- Superior Health Plan MAPD (Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug)
- Superior Health Plan Medicare
- Superior Health Plan MMP Medicaid*
- Superior Health Plan MMP Medicare
- Superior Health Plan STAR*
- Superior Health Plan STAR Kids*
- Superior Health Plan STAR+PLUS*
CLS Health participates in most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans including:
- Blue Choice PPO
- Blue Essentials
- Blue Essentials Access
- HealthSelect
- HealthSelect of Texas In Area
- Consumer Directed HealthSelect in Area
- HealthSelect of Texas Out of State
- Consumer Directed Health Select Out of State
- HealthSelect Secondary 65+
- Medicare Advantage HMO
- Medicare Advantage PPO
- Medicare Advantage Value HMO
- POS
- Traditional/Par Plan
- TRS-Active Care
- TRS-Care Standard
- BCBS MyBlue Health (Marketplace)
*Some providers may not accept Community Health Choice, please call to confirm
- MarketplacePremier
- Medicaid*CHIPCHIP PerinateSTAR
- Medicare AdvantageDual-Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)
CLS Health accepts most Cigna plans, including:
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna Local Plus
- Cigna Open Access Plus
- Cigna PPO
- ChoiceCare PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO Premier
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- HumanaChoice - Medicare Advantage PPO plan
- Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan
- Human Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage HMO & Special Needs Plan
- Military (TRICARE South Region Military Health Plan)
- POS - including Choice POS, National POS Open Access/Plus and Preferred POS Open Access.
- PPO
*Some providers may not accept United Healthcare, please call to confirm
- Commercial, HMO, POS, EPO and PPO Plans (Charter, Choice,Core, Doctors Plan, Freedon, Heritage, Navigate, Nexus ACO, Options PPO, Passport Connect, Select)
- Indemnity
- Medicare Advantage (AARP, Care Improvement Plus, C-SNP, D-SNP, I-SNP, Erickson Advantage, ERS Medicare Advantage, TRS-Care Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Chronic Complete, UnitedHealthcare Connected (Medicare-Medicaid Plan), UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete, UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Medicare Complete)
- Community Plans* (CHIP, CHIP Perinate, Star, Star Kids, Star Plus, MMP)
- Wellmed (Wellmed Dual SNP Focus, Wellmed Medicare Advantage Focus)
*Some providers may not accept Wellpoint, please call to confirm
- Medicaid (All Texas Plans Including the Below)*
- CHIP
- CHIP Perinate
- STAR
- STAR+PLUS
- STAR Kids
- Medicare Advantage
- C-SNP
- D-SNP
- I-SNP
- Medicare Advantage HMO
- Medicare-Medicaid (MMP)
- Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
- STAR+PLUS MMP
*Some providers may not accept insurance, please call to confirm
PPO Networks
- Beechstreet PPO
- Carnival Cruise Lines PPO
- Envolve Benefit Options Vision-PPO, HMO
- First Health
- Curative/First Health
- Galaxy Health Network
- HealthSmart Preferred Care
- Accel
- Healthsmart Payors Organization
- Multiplan PPO
- Tricare (Humana) PPO/Prime
Employer-Specific Plans
- Brazoria County Employees – Aetna TPA Brazoria County Employees
Workers’ Compensation Plans
- Workers’ Comp
- Auto & Workers’ Comp
Medicare and Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Traditional
- Medicare Advantage
- Memorial Hermann Health Solutions Commercial and Medicare
- Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO SNP
- Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
- STAR+PLUS MMP
- Alignment Health Plan
- AllyAlign Health
- American Health Plans
- Florida Complete Care
- Gold Kidney Health Plan
- Imperial Health
- Independent Health
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado
- Mass Advantage
- Presbyterian Health Plan
- PriorityHealth
- Provider Partners
- SCAN
- UCare
- Vantage Health Plan
- Verda Healthcare
- Zing Health
Medicaid and CHIP Programs
- Molina Healthcare* (Marketplace, Medicaid, CHIP, CHIP Perinate, STAR, STAR Kids, STAR+PLUS)
- Texas Children's Health Plans*
- TMHP (Traditional Medicaid) Traditional Medicaid
Specialty Plans
- VA Community Cares Network CCN
Seamlessly Coordinated Care
Choosing CLS Health comes with peace of mind, knowing all aspects of your care are coordinated seamlessly:
- CLS Health PCPs are committed to providing you with the best possible care, collaborating with specialists when necessary to address your healthcare needs.
- Your CLS Health PCP and specialists will have visibility into any test results or treatment plans through secure electronic medical records, enabling optimal care collaboration.
FAQs
Yes, we offer walk-in clinics where you can receive convenient and immediate healthcare services without needing an appointment. Our walk-in clinics are staffed by experienced medical professionals who can address your health concerns, from minor illnesses and injuries to routine check-ups. Visit us during our operating hours for prompt and comprehensive care.
The cost of a walk-in clinic visit varies depending on your health insurance coverage. Prices can differ based on the services you need and your specific insurance plan. For accurate information, it’s best to contact our clinic directly or consult your insurance provider.
By getting an annual physical exam, you will increase your chances of finding serious problems early on so your physician can treat them right away. This is also an opportunity to discuss health questions and issues that concern you.
It takes about two weeks after vaccination for your antibodies to develop and protect against influenza.
Your primary care physician may recommend specific tests during an annual exam. These can include tests to measure blood pressure or cholesterol.
The flu shot is available year-round. It is best to get vaccinated before the flu begins spreading in your community.