About
Dr. Cindy Cedillo grew up in Houston's immigrant communities, where she first discovered medicine by translating for her family during doctor visits. That early experience shaped a career devoted to serving the patients most often left behind by the conventional health system. She attended the University of Houston for college and DeBakey High School for Health Professions before earning her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. At Baylor, Latinas made up just 2% of all physicians in the country, a statistic that deepened her commitment to her community.
She completed her family medicine residency at Baylor's program, which centered care for underserved Houston populations. During her third year, her peers and faculty selected her as chief resident. After residency, she spent three years providing primary care within the Harris Health System, then served as Emergency Room Director at Jackson County Hospital District. That ER background now benefits her patients directly. She handles wound care, lacerations, minor injuries, and acute conditions in her clinic, saving members costly ER visits. Dr. Cedillo founded Prickly Pear Family Medicine during the pandemic with a clear purpose: healthcare should not be a privilege, and every family deserves a doctor they can truly call their own. She practices in both English and Spanish and prioritizes health literacy, patient advocacy, and chronic disease management for the families she serves.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Houston
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine
Residency
Baylor Family Medicine Residency Program
Additional Training
Chief Resident, Baylor Family Medicine Residency Program; Emergency Room Director, Jackson County Hospital District
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cedillo right for?
Dr. Cedillo is a strong fit for multigenerational families seeking a consistent, relationship-driven primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or depression benefit from her hands-on, longitudinal approach. Her bilingual fluency makes her an excellent choice for Spanish-speaking patients or families more comfortable in Spanish. Adults, children, and patients navigating complex health histories all find a natural home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cedillo manages a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Her clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, depression, anxiety, and migraines. She also handles acute sick visits, wound care, lacerations, and minor injuries that might otherwise require an ER visit.
Yes, Dr. Cedillo practices in both English and Spanish. She grew up in Houston's immigrant communities and prioritizes culturally competent care. Spanish-speaking patients can expect full conversations, not just translated phrases.
Dr. Cedillo performs a broad range of in-office procedures. These include wound care, simple laceration repair, skin tag removal, cryotherapy of skin lesions, abscess drainage, skin lesion biopsy, trigger point injections, joint injections, and ingrown toenail treatment. Her background as an Emergency Room Director gives her strong procedural skills.
Dr. Cedillo earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her family medicine residency through Baylor's program, where her peers and faculty selected her as chief resident. She holds clinical expertise in family medicine and primary care.
After completing her residency, Dr. Cedillo spent three years providing primary care within the Harris Health System. She then served as Emergency Room Director at Jackson County Hospital District. She founded Prickly Pear Family Medicine during the pandemic to bring relationship-centered care to Houston families.
Yes, Dr. Cedillo provides care across all ages. Her services include well child exams, school and sports physicals, hearing and vision screenings, and vaccinations. She cares for the full family under one roof.
Dr. Cedillo takes a proactive, hands-on approach to chronic disease. She manages diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, depression, and anxiety directly within her practice. Her focus on health literacy means she works with patients to understand and actively participate in their own care.
Yes, Dr. Cedillo provides a full range of women's health services. These include well woman visits, PAP smears, family planning counseling, and IUD insertion and removal. She also offers birth control consultations as part of routine primary care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026