Because 2020 made gatherings difficult, the presentation of the 2020 Physician of the Year was made at the Physician Appreciation Breakfast, held at OakBend Medical Center on April 1, 2021. Dr. Gildardo Andres Ceballos was named OakBend Medical Center’s 2020 Physician of the Year. The hospital received several nominations for the Physician of the Year…

COVID-19 Updates OakBend Medical Group has been preparing for potential COVID-19 (Coronavirus) patients since the cases were announced in China. Protocols and policies are in place to ensure the safety of the patients and staff while providing appropriate care to patients. From the CEO Have a question about OakBend or COVID-19 that you want Joe...

“Down below are OakBend Medical Group’s updated policy’s, this is not only to ensure our employee’s safety but also yours during this pandemic- 1.       Proper signage will be placed on the doors to provide updated information related to OakBend Medical Group policy and procedure changes. a.       “No Visitor Policy” b.      “Please Do Not Enter the Office” c.       “Notice of Compliance Requirements Concerning…

Fort Bend County Location OAKBEND MEDICAL GROUP OFFERS DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING Effective Thursday, March 26, 2020, OakBend Medical Group will conduct COVID-19 Testing if, and only if, the patient meets the following criteria: Initial criteria for the COVID-19 Testing will require a Telehealth visit:o   A telehealth visit will be instituted by calling 281-238-7870o   Our Medical…

If you think that you may have the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Take these steps: Start with a call to your primary care physician.  You will be advised what to do next. Call ahead before going in person to any OakBend Medical Group clinic location. Don’t go to the emergency department for COVID-19 testing.  The emergency department…

OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCES 2019 PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR Richmond, TX…Dr. Long Cao, M.D., FACC has received the 2019 Physician of the Year Award from OakBend Medical Center. The other nominees were Dr. David Chao and Dr. Chris Chen. The Physician of the Year award, OakBend’s highest recognition, is presented annually to one outstanding physician…

OAKBEND MEDICAL GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW CARDIOLOGIST Richmond, TX…OakBend Medical Group is proud to announce its newest Cardiologist, Dr. Cindy John. Born and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania, she graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2010 with “High Honors.” John next graduated from Residency in Internal Medicine in 2013 at Hahnemann University Hospital in…

TWO NEW FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIANS JOIN OAKBEND MEDICAL GROUP? Richmond, TX…OakBend Medical Group is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Titus Venyah and Dr. Harry Wong, both family practice physicians. Dr. Harry Wong is a native Houstonian. He attended The University of St. Thomas in Houston, graduating with a B.A. in Chemistry. He received…

WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT THE MEASLES CAN HURT YOU Measles, sometimes referred to as rebeola or red measles, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can spread through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. The virus can float in the air up to one hour after someone coughs or sneezes…

OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCES SPORTS PHYSICALS AND SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH SCREENINGS IN RICHMOND AND WHARTON Richmond, TX…OakBend Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has scheduled three days for sports physicals and sudden cardiac death screenings in the Fort Bend and Wharton area. The cost is $20 cash and includes all screenings. The dates…