Overview
Dr. Monica G. Kalra earned her medical degree at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth and received the TR Sharp Award for her outstanding work in family medicine. She completed her residency at Methodist Hospital of Dallas, where she was presented an academic excellence award and served as chief resident. She is currently the Evidence Based Medicine Director at the Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program. She completed fellowship training in academic medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center. Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Kalra, has been in practice since 2011. Her clinical interests center on preventive care and evidence-based medicine. Also fluent in Bengali and basic Spanish, Dr. Kalra treats patients from newborns to seniors. Dr. Kalra makes patient education a priority and believes that informed patients take more active roles in their health care. She provides highly personalized care for her patients and encourages them to be involved in their medical decisions. Patients find her easy to converse with and approachable. She serves as a clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine. A two-time winner of the UT Southwestern Excellence in Education Award, Dr. Kalra has been named a Top Doctor by HoustoniaMagazine from 2017-2024 and honored as Teaching Faculty of the Year six times since 2014. She is the author of articles in the New England Journal of Medicine and the American Family Physician. A Bellaire resident, Dr. Kalra is married and has two children. Outside of her practice, she enjoys playing board games, running and spending time with her family.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia and Streptococcal Group A Infection.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kalra is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Monica Kalra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Monica Kalra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Monica Kalra 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. Monica Kalra a top-rated expert for Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Monica Kalra is classified as an Experienced expert for Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, 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. Monica Kalra specialize in?
While Dr. Monica Kalra is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Streptococcal Group A Infection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Monica Kalra participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Monica Kalra has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. You can view a list of Dr. Monica Kalra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Monica Kalra accept my insurance?
Dr. Monica Kalra 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.
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- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Kalra isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Streptococcal Group A InfectionDr. Kalra isExperienced. Learn about Streptococcal Group A Infection.