Physician Organization | Houston Methodist

Physician Organization | Houston Methodist
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Houston Methodist Physician Organization
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Houston Methodist Physician Organization
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What Is the Physician Organization?
Our Leadership’s Vision
What Does It Mean to Be Part of the Physician Organization?
Our Commitment to Quality & Innovation
Join Our Physician Organization
View Our Departments & Chairs
Find a Location
Find a Physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Our Doctors in the News
What Is the Physician Organization?
As one of the
nation’s leading hospitals
and
academic medical centers
, Houston Methodist is home to some of the most talented and experienced providers in the country— whose collective goal is to provide outstanding patient-centered care. Everything we do is focused on unparalleled
safety, quality, service and innovation
, while keeping in mind our
I CARE
values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. We employ more than 1,800 clinicians — comprised of mid-level providers, APPs and physicians in our unique Physician Organization — at more than
265 practice locations
across the Greater Houston area.
1,800+
Employed Clinicians (Includes Doctors & APPs)
265+
Practices
2M+
Patient Encounters in 2023
97%
Patient Satisfaction
The Houston Methodist Physician Organization is comprised of two distinct entities: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group and Houston Methodist Primary Care Group. Our distinction between the two is intentional, ensuring that primary care has its own voice among our specialty doctors. And, with more than 250 doctors and advanced practice providers (APPs), it is one of the largest employed primary care groups in the Houston area — completely physician-run and with its own dedicated Board of Directors.
Our specialists are at the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. The combination of clinical service, research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest treatments and technologies while providing the best comprehensive patient care.
Our Leadership's Vision
Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, MHCM, President and CEO Houston Methodist Physician Organization and Stephen Spielman, Senior Vice President and COO Houston Methodist Physician Organization
Investing in our physicians so they can invest in patients.
“The overarching goal of our Physician Organization is to give our physicians a supportive environment, resources and opportunities that allow them to deliver the highest possible quality of care to our patients. Our high level of physician satisfaction ultimately translates into great patient outcomes. We invest in our physicians so that they can invest in our patients — all leading to a healthier world.” —
Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, MHCM, President and CEO Houston Methodist Physician Organization
What Does It Mean to Be Part of the Physician Organization?
The Physician Organization is a home for doctors and APPs who are well-aligned with Houston Methodist’s mission of providing the highest-quality health care and who share our
vision and core values of I CARE
, innovation and commitment to unparalleled excellence. Not only is our
Accountable Care Organization (ACO)
one of the top performing in the country, leading to extraordinary results for patients, 96% of our physicians are proud to
work at Houston Methodist
— much of that due to the Physician Organization and what it has to offer doctors.
View the video below to discover how our latest innovations are transforming the Physician Organization experience.
Our Physicians Benefit From:
The most talented physicians care deeply about their career development and education, which is why we invest in our physicians’ futures — and thus the future of health care — by providing opportunities such as:
Rice University partnerships
Educational seminars
Teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow
Houston Methodist provides the highest
quality of care
to our patients. Once employed with us, our Physician Organization members commit to these high standards of quality and safety as well. We expect excellence from our physicians and APPs, who are among the best and the brightest in medicine. In turn, we provide the latest tools, training and opportunities needed to provide unparalleled care. Our awards and recognitions attest to our commitment to quality. And, listen to our
Leading Medicine Podcast
where our doctors discuss a variety of topics on how to improve and share best practices around quality.
We care about our physicians both as doctors and as individuals and want to help them succeed in their careers as well as with their overall health and well-being. As such, we offer:
I CARE In Action
where our physicians and staff can help contribute to the community
Employee resource groups (ERGs)
to connect with others
diverse, engaged culture
where we are committed to providing, promoting and ensuring an environment that celebrates everyone.
Joy in Medicine
TM
Initiative (JIMI)
: The AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program is designed to guide organizations engaged in improving physician satisfaction and reducing burnout. JIMI describes activities we will prioritize in our pursuit of unparalleled physician and APP experience, including the
JIMI Peer Support Program
, as well as the
JIMI Symposium
Houston Methodist is a top
academic
and
research
center with the technology, training and innovation that drives medical milestones and discoveries. We invest in fellowships, residencies and research, as well as teaching the next generation of physician-scientists.
Houston Methodist prioritizes cutting-edge innovations that make our doctors’ and APPs’ lives easier — so they can focus their time providing better care for our patients. Some of the ways we do this include:
Employing ambient technology
and
real-time remote patient monitoring
, as well as collecting patient vital signs using
wearable technology
Redesigning high-efficiency clinics of the future, featuring self-control scheduling and self-check-in
Creating
hospital rooms with smart technologies
, including digital whiteboards (medication times, discharge and care team information), voice-controlled room controls (lighting, nurse call, food ordering), patient-engagement TVs and virtual-medicine-enabled rooms that connect clinicians with their patients — anytime, anywhere
Committing to continuous process improvement, where we are constantly evolving and pivoting, such as using technology to streamline the prescription refill process for doctors and APPs
Explore innovation at Houston Methodist >
Our Commitment to Quality & Innovation
Leading Medicine Podcast
Listen to our podcast where our doctors discuss a variety of topics on how to share best practices around quality.
New Model of Care in Surgery Center
Highly skilled experts at Houston Methodist’s new standalone Surgery Center in Bellaire provide exceptional outpatient surgical care with the most advanced technology for ophthalmology, ENT and hand surgery.
Care Redesign in the Clinic
Creating an environment where every aspect of health care revolves around the well-being, comfort and empowerment of our patients.
Women in Surgery
Watch our video series highlighting the outstanding female surgeons at Houston Methodist.
Join the Best and the Brightest
Houston Methodist Hospital is a nationally ranked Honor Roll Hospital, ranked in 10 specialties by
U.S. News & World Report.
Backed by the expertise of our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center, our Physician Organization is among the most robust in Houston. We invite outstanding physicians to explore opportunities throughout our entire system.
Explore Our Employment Opportunities  ➝
Our Locations & Growth
The Physician Organization strives to serve patients where they are. Our primary care providers and specialists extend into the communities of the Greater Houston area, caring for patients close to where they live and work and ensuring they receive leading-edge treatments, as well as continuity of care. As the Greater Houston population expands, so does the Physician Organization — at a rate of 10% a year for the past 10 years.
All Locations
Comprehensive Care Centers
Imaging
Primary Care Group Offices
Same Day Clinics
Specialty Physician Group Offices
Surgery Center
All Specialties
Allergy and Immunology
Behavioral Health
Breast Services
Cancer Services
Diabetes
Endocrinology
Ear, Nose, Throat, and Facial Plastics
Gastroenterology
Gynecologic Oncology
Heart & Vascular Services
Hematology
Hepatology
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Pain Management
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Podiatry
Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
Rheumatology
Surgery
Urogynecology
Urology
Women's Health
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NEW PO PRACTICES NOW OPEN
Houston Methodist Physician Organization is expanding its presence with new primary care and specialty practices in Houston and surrounding communities. By growing our network of skilled physicians and accessible locations, we’re making it easier for patients to receive high-quality care. Below is a list of practices we recently opened—please consider these convenient locations when referring your patients to other specialty or primary care providers.
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Our Doctors in the News
Our physicians are featured across Houston and around the country in our blogs as well as in local and national media. See some of the many ways they represent the great work they are leading.
Leading Medicine Blog - For Health Professionals
On Health - Lifestyle & Wellness
In the News - Recent Press
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For Patient Care
Through our expansive network of hospitals, standalone clinics and physician offices, Houston Methodist offers primary and acute care for the full spectrum of diseases and conditions.
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