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Dr. Edward Lee Poythress M.D., Geriatrician
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Dr. Edward Lee Poythress M.D.

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

5/5(1)
1504 Taub Loop Houston TX, 77030
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5/5

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Dr. Edward Poythress practices Geriatric Medicine in Houston, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Poythress works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.

Education and Training

Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1993

University of Virginia / Main Campus 1993

University of Virginia School of Medicine 1993

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 24 years of experience

Dr. Edward Lee Poythress M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1504 Taub Loop

1504 Taub Loop -
Houston, TX 77030
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New patients: 713-790-4640, 713-873-3423, 713-873-2860
Fax: 713-798-4063

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Patient Experience with Dr. Poythress


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Dr. Edward Lee Poythress M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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6720 BERTNER HOUSTON TX 77030

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