About
Dr. Wael Aboughali is a family physician with over 20 years of experience practicing in the Houston area. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He then completed both his residency and a Primary Care Fellowship at the University of Texas Houston Health Science Center.
Dr. Aboughali founded My Doctor Primary Care Clinic after spending his career in insurance-based settings. He takes at least 45 minutes with every new patient to understand the root causes of their illness or pain. He personally answers all patient calls and refers only to specialists he has personally met or worked with. His clinical interests include chronic disease management, diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, thyroid disorders, mental health, weight management, testosterone therapy, and integrative medicine. He believes deeply in the connection between physical, mental, and spiritual health. He treats approximately 90% of conditions without a specialist referral. Several of his patients have stayed with him for over seven years.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Residency
University of Texas Houston Health Science Center
Fellowship
Primary Care Fellowship, University of Texas Houston Health Science Center
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Aboughali right for?
Dr. Aboughali is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with genuine continuity. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disorders benefit from his thorough, root-cause approach. He serves uninsured patients, small business owners, and those on high-deductible plans who want transparent, predictable costs. Patients who value direct access to their physician, including personal phone calls with the doctor, find his model especially well suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Aboughali treats a broad range of conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, and mental health concerns. He also manages weight, gastrointestinal problems, urinary and respiratory conditions, and cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. He handles roughly 90% of patient concerns without referring to a specialist.
Dr. Aboughali spends at least 45 minutes to an hour with every new patient. He uses that time to explore the root causes of a patient's illness or pain. Follow-up visits also receive meaningful, unhurried time.
Yes. Dr. Aboughali personally answers every patient call. There is no front desk or intermediary between the patient and the physician. This direct access is one of the defining features of his practice.
Dr. Aboughali earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed both his residency and a Primary Care Fellowship at the University of Texas Houston Health Science Center. He has practiced family medicine in the Houston area for over 20 years.
Yes. Dr. Aboughali incorporates integrative medicine into his practice and offers testosterone therapy for appropriate patients. He believes in addressing physical, mental, and spiritual health together as part of comprehensive care.
Dr. Aboughali refers patients only to specialists he has personally met or worked with. He manages approximately 90% of conditions himself, reducing the need for outside referrals. When he does refer, patients go to physicians he trusts from direct experience.
Yes. Dr. Aboughali built My Doctor Primary Care Clinic specifically to serve patients without insurance, among others. The practice operates outside insurance networks and uses a flat monthly membership fee. Members also receive discounts of up to 75% on labs and imaging.
Yes. Dr. Aboughali offers mental health and wellness support as well as weight loss counseling. He takes an integrative approach, addressing the connection between physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Nutritional counseling and smoking cessation support are also available.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026