About
Dr. Anisha Waxali earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Houston in 1990. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston in 1995. She trained through both her internship and internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, finishing in 1998. The American Board of Internal Medicine has certified her in her specialty.
Dr. Waxali has practiced internal medicine in the Sugar Land area for more than two decades. She speaks five languages: English, Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu. Her clinical interests span women's health, heart and vascular disease, nutrition, obesity management, sleep disorders, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and dementia. Since 2018, she has served as Medical Director at Elysian Hospice. She maintains memberships in the Texas Medical Association, the Fort Bend County Medical Society, and the Indian Doctor's Club. She crafts individualized wellness and exercise plans for each patient, with a focus on energy, vitality, and long-term health.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Houston, Houston, TX - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1990
Medical School
University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX - Doctorate of Medicine, 1995
Residency
University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX - Internal Medicine, 1996-1998
Additional Training
Internship: University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, 1995-1996
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Waxali right for?
Dr. Waxali is a strong fit for adults managing complex or chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis. Patients focused on preventive care and long-term wellness benefit from her individualized planning approach. Women seeking a physician with deep expertise in women's health will find her clinical focus especially relevant. Her multilingual ability makes her an excellent match for patients who prefer communicating in Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati, or Urdu. Patients throughout the greater Houston area who want consistent after-hours access and same-day availability will feel well-supported in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Waxali treats a broad range of chronic and complex conditions. Her clinical focus includes type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and dementia. She also addresses women's health, heart and vascular disease, obesity, sleep disorders, and nutrition. Patients seeking comprehensive preventive care also make up a significant part of her practice.
Yes, Dr. Waxali holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in 1995 and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
Dr. Waxali has practiced internal medicine in the Sugar Land area for more than 20 years. She finished her residency training in 1998 and has built her career serving patients throughout Fort Bend County and the greater Houston area.
Dr. Waxali speaks five languages: English, Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu. This allows her to communicate directly with patients from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Yes, Dr. Waxali builds individualized wellness and exercise plans for each patient. She tailors these plans around energy, vitality, and long-term health goals. Her approach to preventive medicine reflects her belief that patients should thrive, not just survive.
Dr. Waxali has served as Medical Director at Elysian Hospice since 2018. This role reflects her commitment to comprehensive patient care across different stages of health and illness.
Yes, Dr. Waxali works with hospitalists at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Sugar Land Hospital, and St. Luke's Sugar Land Hospital. These relationships help ensure continuity of care when patients require hospital-level treatment.
Dr. Waxali holds memberships in the Texas Medical Association, the Fort Bend County Medical Society, and the Indian Doctor's Club. These affiliations keep her connected to the broader medical community in Texas and Fort Bend County.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026