About
Dr. Kathi McCree earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1979. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1984. Her internship and residency in Family Medicine both took place at the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston Affiliated Hospitals. She served as Chief Resident from 1986 to 1987 and also received the Donald Dalquist Award in 1985.
Dr. McCree holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She earned a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell in 2015 and carries the BaleDoneen Method Endorsed Provider designation. Her professional history includes serving as Medical Director of Texas Gulf Coast Medical Group from 1999 to 2017 and as Chief of Staff at Bay Area Regional Medical Center from 2014 to 2016. She also served as a Preceptor at the University of Texas Medical Branch from 2015 to 2017. Nutrition education sits at the center of her clinical philosophy. She coaches patients to think carefully about their health choices and works with them toward goals like improved nutrition, reduced medication use, and healthy weight. Outside the office, her interests include healthy cooking, gardening, lifelong education, and science fiction.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry 1979
Medical School
University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK - Doctorate of Medicine 1984
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston Affiliated Hospitals, Houston, TX (1985-1987); Chief Resident 1986-1987
Additional Training
Internship, University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston Affiliated Hospitals, Houston, TX (1984-1985)
Certifications
Who is Dr. McCree right for?
Dr. McCree suits adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship built around prevention and lifestyle. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or metabolic issues benefit from her lifestyle medicine approach. She works especially well with patients ready to examine their nutrition and reduce reliance on medications. Anyone in the Clear Lake Area communities looking for a physician who takes time to coach and listen will find a strong fit here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McCree focuses on preventive wellness, chronic illness management, and acute care within family medicine. She has particular expertise in nutrition-related conditions, weight management, and cardiovascular risk reduction through the BaleDoneen Method. She works with patients managing hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and other metabolic concerns.
Dr. McCree holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell and board certification from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She coaches patients to think critically about their health choices and focuses on improving nutrition as a path to better outcomes. Her goal is to help patients reduce medication use and achieve a healthy weight through informed lifestyle changes.
Yes. Dr. McCree holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She also carries the BaleDoneen Method Endorsed Provider designation, which reflects advanced training in cardiovascular risk assessment.
Dr. McCree earned her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1984. She completed her internship and Family Medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston Affiliated Hospitals, where she served as Chief Resident from 1986 to 1987.
Yes. Dr. McCree makes herself available by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. Members can contact her directly without going through an after-hours answering service.
Dr. McCree affiliates with both HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake Hospital and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital. These affiliations support her patients when hospital-level care becomes necessary.
Dr. McCree's practice serves the broader Clear Lake Area. She sees patients from Webster, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, Kemah, Friendswood, League City, Deer Park, Pasadena, and Pearland.
Dr. McCree has practiced as a private family physician for more than thirty years. She has developed lasting relationships with many of her patients over that time, with some having seen her for decades.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026