Isabel Martinez, MD

A native of Cuba, Dr. Martinez came to the US when she was nine.  Although she lived in several parts of the country, she considers Miami her hometown.  She did her college and medical training at the University of Miami and did a three-year residency program at Baylor College of Medicine. Houston has been her home since 1977.

Dr. Martinez is Board Certified through the American Board of Family Practice.  She also has been associated with Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Family Practice, as an Associate Clinical Professor.  She enjoys having medical students and Physician Assistant students rotate through the clinic for their preceptorships. In addition, Dr. Martinez is Board Certified in Medical Acupuncture.

Dr. Martinez also enjoys doing community oriented programs for educational purposes.  She has been a medical consultant on local TV and radio stations (both English and Spanish) and often does public speaking in the community.  She also enjoys doing medical mission work.

Dr. Martinez believes herself an educator to her patients.  During the office visit and diagnostic evaluation she likes to give the patient choices and let the individual patient make his/her medical decisions.  She also takes a more holistic approach to the patient, involving emotional, spiritual and physical influences in deciding the medical care of the individual patient.

In an effort to understand and treat the patient at a more complex level, Dr. Martinez has been trained in acupuncture.  She has completed an AAMA approved extensive course through the University of California, Los Angeles and became Board Certified in Medical Acupuncture. She currently practices acupuncture two half days a week.

Dr. Martinez's philosophy on patient care starts with having good communication skills.  In an effort to improve communication, and keep up with technology, she is pleased to initiate this website.  Your comments are greatly appreciated.