Overview
Dr. Damaris Vega earned her undergraduate degree in general science from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and her medical degree at the Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, mineral and metabolism at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. In practice in Dallas and Houston since 2008, Dr. Vega is board certified in endocrinology, diabetes, mineral and metabolism. She sees patients 18 and older and speaks Spanish. Her primary clinical interests are weight loss management and modern diabetes treatments, including insulin pumps and sensors. Her practice offers a variety of diabetes treatment options, as well as staff dietitians and diabetes educators who help patients develop comprehensive plans--including diet and lifestyle modifications--to meet their goals and reduce reliance on medication. She also provides laser treatments for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) patients who suffer from unwanted hair (hirsutism). Patients value the time Dr. Vega spends to provide not only care, but also guidance on treatment and affordable medication. Dr. Vega is married and lives in Houston. Her favorite leisure activity is watching her two boys play baseball.
Dr. Vega is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Vega has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Naifa Busaidy is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Busaidy is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Mimi Hu is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hu is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Mouhammed Habra is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Habra is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Damaris Vega
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Damaris Vega?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Damaris Vega by calling their office at 281-251-5234. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Damaris Vega a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Damaris Vega is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Damaris Vega specialize in?
While Dr. Damaris Vega is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Damaris Vega accept my insurance?
Dr. Damaris Vega accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-251-5234 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.
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- OsteoporosisDr. Vega isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Vega isAdvanced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Vega isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- HypercalcemiaDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.