Houston Methodist Physician Organization

What Is the Physician Organization?

As one of the nation’s leading hospitals and academic medical centers, Houston Methodist is home to some of the most talented and experienced providers in the country— whose collective goal is to provide outstanding patient-centered care. Everything we do is focused on unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation, while keeping in mind our I CARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. We employ more than 1,800 clinicians — comprised of mid-level providers, APPs and physicians in our unique Physician Organization — at more than 265 practice locations across the Greater Houston area.

 

1,800+

Employed Clinicians (Includes Doctors & APPs)

265+

Practices

2M+

Patient Encounters in 2023

97%

Patient Satisfaction

The Houston Methodist Physician Organization is comprised of two distinct entities: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group and Houston Methodist Primary Care Group. Our distinction between the two is intentional, ensuring that primary care has its own voice among our specialty doctors. And, with more than 250 doctors and advanced practice providers (APPs), it is one of the largest employed primary care groups in the Houston area — completely physician-run and with its own dedicated Board of Directors. 

 

Our specialists are at the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. The combination of clinical service, research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest treatments and technologies while providing the best comprehensive patient care.

Our Leadership's Vision

Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, MHCM, President and CEO Houston Methodist Physician Organization and Stephen Spielman, Senior Vice President and COO Houston Methodist Physician Organization

Investing in our physicians so they can invest in patients.

“The overarching goal of our Physician Organization is to give our physicians a supportive environment, resources and opportunities that allow them to deliver the highest possible quality of care to our patients. Our high level of physician satisfaction ultimately translates into great patient outcomes. We invest in our physicians so that they can invest in our patients — all leading to a healthier world.” — Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, MHCM, President and CEO Houston Methodist Physician Organization

What Does It Mean to Be Part of the Physician Organization?

The Physician Organization is a home for doctors and APPs who are well-aligned with Houston Methodist’s mission of providing the highest-quality health care and who share our vision and core values of I CARE, innovation and commitment to unparalleled excellence. Not only is our Accountable Care Organization (ACO) one of the top performing in the country, leading to extraordinary results for patients, 96% of our physicians are proud to work at Houston Methodist — much of that due to the Physician Organization and what it has to offer doctors.

View the video below to discover how our latest innovations are transforming the Physician Organization experience.

 

Our Physicians Benefit From:

Our Commitment to Quality & Innovation

Leading Medicine Podcast
Listen to our podcast where our doctors discuss a variety of topics on how to share best practices around quality.
New Model of Care in Surgery Center
Highly skilled experts at Houston Methodist’s new standalone Surgery Center in Bellaire provide exceptional outpatient surgical care with the most advanced technology for ophthalmology, ENT and hand surgery.
Care Redesign in the Clinic
Creating an environment where every aspect of health care revolves around the well-being, comfort and empowerment of our patients.
Women in Surgery
Watch our video series highlighting the outstanding female surgeons at Houston Methodist. 

Join the Best and the Brightest


Houston Methodist Hospital is a nationally ranked Honor Roll Hospital, ranked in 10 specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Backed by the expertise of our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center, our Physician Organization is among the most robust in Houston. We invite outstanding physicians to explore opportunities throughout our entire system. 

 

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Our Locations & Growth

The Physician Organization strives to serve patients where they are. Our primary care providers and specialists extend into the communities of the Greater Houston area, caring for patients close to where they live and work and ensuring they receive leading-edge treatments, as well as continuity of care. As the Greater Houston population expands, so does the Physician Organization — at a rate of 10% a year for the past 10 years.

NEW PO PRACTICES NOW OPEN

Houston Methodist Physician Organization is expanding its presence with new primary care and specialty practices in Houston and surrounding communities. By growing our network of skilled physicians and accessible locations, we’re making it easier for patients to receive high-quality care. Below is a list of practices we recently opened—please consider these convenient locations when referring your patients to other specialty or primary care providers.
Find a Houston Methodist Physician Organization Provider

Our Doctors in the News

Our physicians are featured across Houston and around the country in our blogs as well as in local and national media. See some of the many ways they represent the great work they are leading.
Leading Medicine Blog - For Health Professionals
On Health - Lifestyle & Wellness
In the News - Recent Press
Leading Medicine Blog - For Health Professionals
On Health - Lifestyle & Wellness
In the News - Recent Press
For Patient Care

For Patient Care

Through our expansive network of hospitals, standalone clinics and physician offices, Houston Methodist offers primary and acute care for the full spectrum of diseases and conditions.
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