About
Diana Medina Galvan, MD founded Luminous Health & Wellness in 2019 after five years in insurance-based practice. She earned her medical degree Cum Laude from Universidad Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 2008. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital from 2010 to 2013, selected as one of only four residents accepted from the applicant pool. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from New Mexico State University.
Dr. Medina Galvan holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She also holds the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) credential. The Federal Aviation Administration designated her as an Aviation Medical Examiner, and USCIS designated her as a Civil Surgeon for immigration medical exams. She currently serves as President of the North Branch of the Harris County Medical Society and previously served as President of the East Branch in 2018. Her clinical passions include metabolic health, perimenopause and menopause care, preventive medicine, cardiovascular health, and gut health. She draws on her own experience with obesity to deliver compassionate, evidence-based weight management care. Dr. Medina Galvan practices in English and Spanish and welcomes patients from all backgrounds. The practice's butterfly logo honors her aunt Minerva, whose encouragement helped her finish residency and later inspired the founding of Luminous Health & Wellness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
New Mexico State University, B.S. Biology, 2002
Medical School
Universidad Iberoamericana, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2008, Cum Laude
Residency
Family Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, 2010-2013
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Medina Galvan right for?
Dr. Medina Galvan serves patients from childhood through adulthood, making her a strong fit for families seeking a single trusted physician. Adults managing weight, metabolic conditions, or navigating perimenopause and menopause will find focused, credentialed expertise here. Pilots needing FAA medical exams, commercial drivers requiring DOT physicals, and immigrants seeking USCIS medical clearance can all access those services directly through her practice. Patients who prefer a bilingual physician and want direct access by text, phone, or video will feel at home at Luminous Health & Wellness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Medina Galvan treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. Her clinical focus includes hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, ADHD, and mental health conditions. She also provides perimenopause and menopause hormone therapy and manages gut health and cardiovascular health concerns.
Yes. Dr. Medina Galvan holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She also carries the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential, one of the field's leading designations in hormone therapy.
Yes. Dr. Medina Galvan runs a structured metabolic weight management program rooted in evidence-based medicine. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, she brings specialized training to this area. She also draws on her own personal experience with obesity to approach weight care with both expertise and compassion.
Yes. The FAA designated Dr. Medina Galvan as an Aviation Medical Examiner. She conducts Class 1, 2, and 3 FAA medical exams at the practice. Pilots can schedule these exams directly through Luminous Health & Wellness.
Yes. Dr. Medina Galvan practices in both English and Spanish. She welcomes patients from all backgrounds and regardless of citizenship status.
Dr. Medina Galvan earned her medical degree Cum Laude from Universidad Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 2008. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Houston Methodist Hospital from 2010 to 2013, where the program selected her as one of only four residents from the applicant pool.
Dr. Medina Galvan performs a wide range of in-office procedures. These include joint injections, skin biopsies, laceration repairs, incision and drainage, EKGs, nebulizer treatments, and Autologous Conditioned Plasma therapy. She also offers microneedling and InBody body composition analysis.
Yes. Dr. Medina Galvan sees patients of all ages, including children and adolescents. Membership fees for patients under 17 start at $55 per month, making family enrollment straightforward at Luminous Health & Wellness.
Dr. Medina Galvan currently serves as President of the North Branch of the Harris County Medical Society. She previously served as President of the East Branch in 2018. Her leadership reflects her commitment to the broader medical community in the Houston area.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026