About
Dr. Deziree Durayappah earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before medical school, she studied philosophy at the University of Houston, a background that shaped her whole-person approach to care. She has spent more than 15 years treating patients of all ages across Texas and California.
Dr. Durayappah's clinical experience spans family medicine, urgent care, telemedicine, house calls, occupational medicine, DOT physicals, and mental health care. She has served as a Medical Director and has extensive hands-on experience with special needs populations. She treats conditions including high blood pressure, diabetes, breathing concerns, and mental health conditions. She approaches each visit with attention to mind, body, stress, and home life together. She is actively learning Spanish and American Sign Language to better serve Houston's diverse communities. Patients reach her directly by text, call, or email, without automated systems or intermediaries.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Houston, B.A. Philosophy
Medical School
LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Languages
English, Spanish (learning), American Sign Language (learning)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Durayappah right for?
Dr. Durayappah works well with patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. Adults managing chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or breathing concerns benefit from her thorough, unhurried approach. She serves families who want a single physician for every member, including children and elderly parents. Patients who value direct access to their doctor, including texting and same-day visits, fit her practice well. Houston families from diverse cultural backgrounds, including those who prefer Spanish or ASL communication, find a welcoming fit here.
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Dr. Durayappah treats a broad range of conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, breathing concerns, and mental health conditions. She also handles urgent care needs, preventive care, and chronic disease management. Her background includes occupational medicine and DOT physicals as well.
Dr. Durayappah holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has practiced family medicine for over 15 years across Texas and California, including serving as a Medical Director.
Dr. Durayappah completed her medical education at LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned her undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of Houston. Over 15 years, she built experience in primary care, urgent care, telemedicine, house calls, occupational medicine, and mental health care before founding Skyy Family Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Durayappah communicates directly with patients via text, call, or email. Skyy Family Medicine operates as a micropractice with no phone trees, call centers, or automated systems between patients and their doctor.
Yes. Dr. Durayappah cares for patients from infancy through senior years. She sees babies, children, teens, adults, and seniors under a single membership.
Yes. Mental health care is part of Dr. Durayappah's clinical scope. Her 15-plus years of experience include treating mental health conditions alongside physical health concerns, using a whole-person approach that considers stress and home life.
Yes. Dr. Durayappah makes house calls throughout Houston. She also performs in-home testing and procedures, including flu, strep, COVID, urine, and pregnancy testing, as well as cryotherapy and minor procedures.
Dr. Durayappah is actively learning Spanish and American Sign Language to better serve Houston's diverse families. She has cared for patients from many cultural backgrounds throughout her career in Texas.
Dr. Durayappah takes a whole-person approach, looking at mind, body, stress, and home life together. She schedules fewer patients to keep visits unhurried and prioritizes building long-term relationships over meeting quotas. She focuses on supporting current health while helping prevent future problems.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026