About
Dr. Shannon Ray Schrader has practiced family medicine in Houston for over three decades. She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1989. She then completed her internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine. Baylor recognized her as Outstanding Resident in Family Practice in 1992, and she served as Chief Resident that same year. She holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and maintains a hospital affiliation with St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital.
Dr. Schrader believes medicine is an art that demands both time and compassion. She chose family medicine specifically to build close, lasting relationships with patients. Texas Monthly named her a Top Family Doctor every year from 2004 through 2009. Harris County Academy of Family Physicians honored her as Physician of the Year in 2007, and H Texas Magazine recognized her as a Top Doctor in 2008. Her HIV/AIDS advocacy runs deep; she has volunteered at Legacy Community Health Services STD/HIV Clinic since 1995 and received the Humanitarian Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Fight Against HIV/AIDS from Cabaret for a Cure in 2008. She holds active membership in the American Academy of HIV Medicine and the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1984
Medical School
University of Louisville School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1989
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Houston, TX (1990-1992); Chief Resident 1991-1992
Additional Training
Internship: Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Houston, TX (1989-1990)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Schrader right for?
Dr. Schrader is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with a primary care physician. Patients who want an active role in managing their own health will find her approach a natural match. She works well with patients who value unhurried visits and a physician who knows them personally. Those with complex needs benefit from her connections to Medical Centers of Excellence. Patients concerned about HIV/AIDS or sexual health can draw on her decades of advocacy and clinical experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schrader treats the full range of conditions that fall under family medicine, including chronic disease management, preventive health, and general wellness. She also has deep clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care, having volunteered at Legacy Community Health Services STD/HIV Clinic since 1995. Her membership in the American Academy of HIV Medicine reflects her ongoing commitment to that field.
Yes. Dr. Schrader holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. She has maintained that certification throughout her more than thirty years of practice in Houston.
Dr. Schrader earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1989. She then completed both her internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine in Houston. Baylor recognized her as Outstanding Resident in Family Practice, and she served as Chief Resident in 1992.
Dr. Schrader has practiced family medicine in Houston for over thirty years. She has built lasting relationships with patients throughout that time, and her practice remains rooted in Houston's Medical Center area.
Texas Monthly named Dr. Schrader a Top Family Doctor every year from 2004 through 2009. Harris County Academy of Family Physicians honored her as Physician of the Year in 2007. H Texas Magazine recognized her as a Top Doctor in 2008. Cabaret for a Cure presented her with the Humanitarian Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in 2008.
Dr. Schrader believes medicine is an art that requires both time and compassion. She encourages patients to take an active role in their own health decisions. She chose family medicine specifically to build close, enduring relationships with patients over time.
Yes. Dr. Schrader has volunteered at Legacy Community Health Services STD/HIV Clinic since 1995. She holds active membership in both the American Academy of HIV Medicine and the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care. Cabaret for a Cure honored her work with a Humanitarian Award in 2008.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026