About
Dr. Vera Oyabure knew she wanted to be a physician from the age of five. She grew up in Dallas, TX, completed her undergraduate studies at Baylor University in Waco, and earned her medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine. She then completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee Family Practice Residency Program in Jackson, TN.
After residency, Dr. Oyabure worked as a hospitalist, managing complex and acute conditions in an active hospital setting. That experience deepened her conviction that proactive primary care could prevent many of those hospitalizations. She holds board certification from the American Board of Family Practice and maintains affiliations with Houston Methodist West Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, UTMB Health, and ACA Houston Healthcare. She belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Society of Hospital Medicine, the Texas Medical Association, the Houston Medical Forum, the Institute of Functional Medicine, and the American Academy of Private Physicians. In 2018, Houstonia magazine named her a Top Doctor. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce. Her clinical passions include preventive care, functional medicine, and women's and geriatric health. Outside of medicine, she coaches basketball, mentors youth in her community, and serves in her local church. She and her husband have two sons.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Medical School
Saba University School of Medicine, M.D.
Residency
University of Tennessee Family Practice Residency Program, Jackson, TN
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Oyabure right for?
Dr. Oyabure is a strong fit for patients of all ages seeking a physician who looks beyond symptoms to underlying causes. Adults managing chronic conditions, women navigating hormonal or reproductive health concerns, and older patients needing geriatric-focused care all benefit from her broad expertise. Families with children will find her KarisKids tier and pediatric experience valuable. Patients who want longer appointments and direct access to their doctor will feel at home at KarisMed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Oyabure treats a wide range of conditions across all life stages. Her focus areas include chronic disease management, preventive care, women's health, men's health, and geriatric care. She also addresses acute illnesses and coordinates care with specialists when needed.
Dr. Oyabure integrates functional medicine principles into her primary care practice. She pursues root causes behind symptoms rather than managing them at a surface level. This approach often draws on nutrition counseling, lifestyle changes, and detailed diagnostic work.
Yes. Dr. Oyabure holds board certification from the American Board of Family Practice. She also maintains active membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Dr. Oyabure earned her undergraduate degree at Baylor University in Waco, TX. She then earned her medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee Family Practice Residency Program in Jackson, TN.
After residency, Dr. Oyabure worked as a hospitalist managing complex and acute conditions. That background gives her direct experience with serious illness and a strong conviction that proactive primary care reduces the need for hospitalizations.
Yes. Dr. Oyabure provides care for patients across every life stage, from children through older adults. KarisMed offers a dedicated KarisKids membership tier for younger patients.
Dr. Oyabure holds memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Society of Hospital Medicine, the Texas Medical Association, the Houston Medical Forum, the Institute of Functional Medicine, and the American Academy of Private Physicians.
Yes. Houstonia magazine named Dr. Oyabure a Top Doctor in 2018. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026