General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
  HLA-B27 test is associated with the presence of one of a group of diseases called seronegative spondyloarthropathies. This includes diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis, and Reiter's syndrome. HLA-B27 is present in about 90% of people with AS, but the gene can also be seen in people with no sign of arthritis or inflammation.
• Cryotherapy
  Freezing with liquid nitrogen can be useful for very small basal and squamous cell carcinomas. No margins are checked with cryotherapy so the scar must be observed closely. It may be appropriate for certain patients.
• Medical Weight Loss
• Primary Care
  While currently there is no cure for lupus, early diagnosis and proper medical treatment can significantly help control the disease. Dr. Sekula Gibbs will take into account the seriousness and severity of your symptoms and organs involved, your response to treatment as well as your age, health, and lifestyle, and the types and risks of potential side effects from the drugs. Dr. Sekula Gibbs believes in working with your primary care physician and consulting other specialists such as a rheumatologist, cardiologist, nephrologist or neurologist as necessary. Although lupus is a chronic disease, regular follow up, close monitoring and appropriate treatment can reduce inflammation and pain, minimize scarring, help maintain a relatively normal lifestyle and stop the development of serious complications.
• Family Practice
  After receiving her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Dr. Sekula Gibbs completed residencies in family practice and dermatology at the University of Florida and the Baylor College of Medicine, respectively. She is a clinical assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine and at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She volunteers her care at the Ben Taub Hospital. Dr. Sekula Gibbs is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a member of the Board of Directors of the American Society for Mohs Surgery (a specialized way to remove skin cancer), a member of the American College of Phlebology (treatment of vein disease), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
• Pneumonia

Ophthalmologists

• Cataracts
  Side effects - weight gain, round or moon shaped face, mood changes, thin/fragile skin, acne, diabetes, facial hair, cataracts, osteoporosis, osteonecrosis, muscle weakness, hypertension, gastric ulcers, infections

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Catherine Harrell, M.D. was born and raised in North Texas. She graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the prestigious University Scholars program. It was there that she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from University of Texas Medical School at Houston and was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She went on to complete her preliminary internship year at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in internal medicine and completed her dermatology residency training at the University of Texas at Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. She has and continues to publish scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and regularly participates in academic conferences. She particularly enjoys teaching and lecturing to medical students and residents.

Neurologists

• Autism
  On November 7, 2006, Dr. Sekula Gibbs became the first female physician ever to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election to serve out the final months of the 109th Congress. During her brief term in Congress, Dr. Sekula Gibbs had a perfect attendance record where she helped block a deep cut in Medicare; helped open up 8 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas exploration; helped fund home care alternatives to nursing homes for seniors; approved funding for the National Institute of Health and for autism research and treatment.

Psychiatrists

• Depression

Radiologist

• X-Rays
• Chemotherapy
  People with weakened immune systems due to excessive unprotected sun exposure, chemotherapy, organ transplantation, certain medications or illnesses such as HIV/AIDS are more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma.

Surgeons

• Joint Replacement
• Mohs Surgery
  It is important to note that Mohs surgery is not appropriate for the treatment of all skin cancers. Mohs micrographic surgery typically is reserved for those skin cancers that have recurred following previous treatment, or for cancers that are agressive or at high risk for recurrence. Mohs surgery also is indicated for cancers located in areas such as the face, nose, eyelids, lips, hairline, hands, feet, and genitals, in which maximal preservation of healthy tissue is critical for cosmetic or functional purposes.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  Radiesse®, calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHa), is an FDA-approved injectable dermal filler that is used to restore volume while correcting facial wrinkles and folds. CaHa has been used in dental and reconstructive surgery for over 10 years. It works in two ways. First, the polysaccharide suspension gel produces an immediate effect by filling the targeted wrinkles and folds. As the early effects subside, the calcium microspheres suspended in a water-based gel activate your body to produce your own natural collagen. Over time, the calcium microspheres dissolve through normal metabolism. Correction can last up to 12 months according to a study published in the February 2008 issue of the

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  Botox® and Dysport® can be effective in erasing wrinkles an softening lines, decreasing sweating and reducing headaches and muscle spasm. Botox® and Dysport® serious medications. Reported side effects of Botox® and Dysport® have included: temporary droopy eyelids, lower or asymetric eyebrows, sagging or uneven lips, distant muscle paralysis.
• Scar Revision
• Laser Resurfacing
  The Jessner/TCA Peel is a powerful peel. In one study its results were similar to the results achieved by laser resurfacing, and the Jessner/TCA Peel proved more effective in eliminating pre cancers than laser resurfacing. The Jessner/TCA Peel penetrates to the deeper layers of the skin. The top layers of the skin sluff off allowing new skin to resurface. The face, neck, declotage, and arms are treatable. It is excellent at eliminating wrinkles.

Dermatologists

• Cosmetic Dermatology
  Dr. Harrell excels in medical dermatology, cutaneous oncology, dermatologic surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. She is a member of several societies, including American Mensa, American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Texas Dermatological Society, Texas Medical Association, and Harris County Medical Society.
• Skin Cancer
  Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer, with over 250,000 new cases per year estimated in the United States. It arises in the squamous cells that compose most of the upper layer of the skin.
• Dermatology
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• Acne Treatment
• Eczema
  Warts and Molluscum with liquid nitrogen, immunotherapy and salicylic acid plasters. Careful yet aggressive when necessary treatment of eczema/atopic dermatitis with topical steroids, immune modulators, anti-histamine itch controllers and hypoallergenic moisturizers and cleansers for eczema/atopic dermatitis.
• Lesions
  Croysurgery is especially effective in treating pre-cancerous lesions like actinic keratoses, as well as smaller basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. A liquid nitrogen spray freezes and destroys the tumor. In addition to liquid nitrogen, ethyl chloride may be used. Since this treatment option does not break the skin it frequently results in little scarring. One may see a slight discoloration or increase in color in the area that is treated.
• Chemical Peels
  Chemical Peels Jessner's/TCA, glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels can be useful ways to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, blotchy sun-damaged skin, precancers and dark circles under the eyes. Care must be taken to avoid skin infections after chemical peels. Please tell your provider if you have ever had cold sores so appropriate antiviral medicine can be prescribed before your chemical peel.
• Rashes
• Microdermabrasion
  Smooth skin is now more achievable than ever. Advances in microdermabrasion technology using diamond tip wands allow instruments to be sterilized between each patient. With no messy crystals the patient experiences refined texture and improved safety. DimondTome Microdermabrasion can help beautify skin on the face, chest, back, arms, hands and legs. Packages are available. Call us now to schedule an appointment...281-480-7546.
• Psoriasis
  Typically, people have only one type of psoriasis at a time, but occasionally two or more different types of psoriasis can occur at the same time. Psoriasis can also occasionally change from one form to another. Trigger factors, such as strep throat, pneumonia or influenza, may convert plaque psoriasis or palm and sole psoriasis to another form, such as guttate or pustular psoriasis. Smoking, being overweight and certain medications may aggrevate psoriasis.
• Burns