
Overview
Dr. Alexander Sparkman-Royo earned an undergraduate degree in biology and Spanish from Houston Christian University and his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He completed his family medicine residency with Saint Louis University–Southwest Illinois Family Medicine Residency program at Scott Air Force Base and O’Fallon, Ill. Dr. Sparkman-Royo, who is board-certified in family medicine, sees patients of all ages and speaks Spanish. He takes care of routine medical needs, including preventive medicine and improving or maintaining health, as well as acute medical issues like colds and injuries and chronic medical issues like diabetes, high blood pressure and thyroid. His primary clinical interests include working with people with special needs such as autism, Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy; mental health issues such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression and anxiety; and physical injuries. His expertise includes medical acupuncture, minor skin procedures, joint injections, toenail removal and birth control implant placement and removal. Dr. Sparkman-Royo uses a collaborative approach to care, taking time to find out what is bothering patients and how it affects them and their goals. He uses that understanding to make a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan that aligns with each patient’s goals.
His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome, and Down Syndrome.
Dr. Sparkman-Royo is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander Sparkman-Royo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Sparkman-Royo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander Sparkman-Royo by calling their office at 281-325-4100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander Sparkman-Royo a top-rated expert for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Sparkman-Royo is classified as an Experienced expert for Autism Spectrum Disorder, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexander Sparkman-Royo specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander Sparkman-Royo is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Alexander Sparkman-Royo accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander Sparkman-Royo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-325-4100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- CirrhosisDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Distal 18q Deletion SyndromeDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.
- Down SyndromeDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Down Syndrome.
- EmpyemaDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EpilepsyDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Familial Cold Autoinflammatory SyndromeDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Dr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
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- Spastic Paraplegia Type 11Dr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.
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- Troyer SyndromeDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Troyer Syndrome.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Sparkman-Royo isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
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