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Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: bronchitis, diabetes management, obesity, and more.

1045 Gemini Street Suite 200b
Houston, TX 77058

(281) 486-7900

Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare and HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland.

Office Locations

1045 Gemini Street Suite 200b
Houston, TX 77058

(281) 486-7900

(281) 724-0225

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251 W Medical Center Boulevard Suite 300
Webster, TX 77598

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Some issues Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	287
musculoskeletal imaging	22
preventive care	39
vaccines	39
X-rays	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	14
doctor visit	264
gynecologic procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	26
preventive care	50
vaccines	50
X-rays	26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	126

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	287
musculoskeletal imaging	31
preventive care	48
vaccines	48
X-rays	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	16
doctor visit	560
gynecologic procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	17
preventive care	137
vaccines	137
X-rays	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	84
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	39
doctor visit	628
gynecologic procedures	39
lab tests	14
musculoskeletal imaging	33
preventive care	154
vaccines	154
X-rays	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	25
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	581
lab tests	14
musculoskeletal imaging	51
preventive care	86
vaccines	86
X-rays	51

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX during 2018 were lab tests, X-rays, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	528
lab tests	15
musculoskeletal imaging	11
preventive care	11
vaccines	11
X-rays	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	42
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX during 2019 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	427
preventive care	52
vaccines	52

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	384
preventive care	63
vaccines	50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	443

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	15
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	392

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX during 2023 were preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	357
preventive care	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX were vaccines, preventive care, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

breast exam	23
doctor visit	428
gynecologic procedures	23
lab tests	14
musculoskeletal imaging	27
preventive care	65
vaccines	69
X-rays	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD.

**Gender**
Female	205
Male	35

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	197
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	12
75 to 84	82
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1987. She completed residency at McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1987)

Residency: McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation (1990)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-23

Dr Pouzar is a wonderful dr. She takes time with her patients and she really cares about them. My mom and I both go see her and she is great. I could not have asked for a better dr.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Linda Carole Pouzar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$3,609 FARXIGA $1,755	BYDUREON $369	BYDUREON PEN $366	FASENRA $219	BREZTRI $217	Other $682
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$1,665 MK-8342B $752	JANUMET XR $278	STEGLATRO $172	PNEUMOVAX 23 $96	GARDASIL9 $66	Other $300
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,440 Ozempic $512	Tresiba $372	RYBELSUS $286	Victoza $91	Saxenda $71	Other $109
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,323 Myrbetriq $518	Vesicare $444	Veozah $261	$100
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,291 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $419	BREO $137	FLOVENT $134	SHINGRIX $101	INCRUSE $97	Other $403
Other	$10,103 Vascepa $709	Myrbetriq $633	Repatha $445	Prolia $374	JARDIANCE $336	Other $7,607

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17,866
Travel and Lodging	$1,259
Education	$305

Biography

Dr. Linda Pouzar practices family medicine in Houston, TX and Webster, TX. Dr. Pouzar's areas of expertise include allergic reaction, depression, and wellness. She is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare. She completed her residency training at McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation.