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Dr. PoonawalaWe provide lasting healthcare to infants, children and adults across life cycles and cultures. As part of supportive and preventative care, we emphasize healthy lifestyles and education. We maintain high ethical standards of medical practice and contribute to create a healthier community and society.
 

You are welcome to contact us at our office Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm for appointments, questions or any other needs. Our direct office line is (512) 440-8989. We look forward to health and wellness with you!

Here is a partial list of our services:

Immediate Care & Support for Health Emergencies: Our office is available for walk-in emergencies weekdays between 8:30 am and 9:00 am. Please, arrive at our office during this allocated time so we can respect the patients that have scheduled appointments. For children who are ill or have ear pain, or if you experience symptoms related to Urinary tract infections, Fever, or Chest pain, please call our office immediately or come in during this allocated time.

Management of Acute Injuries and Infectious Diseases: Sports Injuries, Suspected Bone Fractures, Inflammations, Muscle Sprains, Skin rashes/Hives, Burns, Abdominal/Digestive, Discomfort, Allergies, Sinus trouble, Pneumonia, Flu, Cold, Fever, Female Issues, Urinary Tract Infections, Wound Care.

Management of Chronic Diseases: Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma, Thyroid Disease, Mental Health Issues, Sleep Disorders, Arthritis/Rheumatism, Anemia.

Newborn Care: Developing a strong relationship with your doctor beginning from birth is important for continued health and wellness. Individual consultations with Dr. Poonawala for newborns and their families are highly recommended. Includes age appropriate immunizations, dietary and developmental guidance.

Pre-operation Physical Exams: Includes Lab work with blood count, cholesterol, liver and kidney screening, Urinalysis, an EKG, preparation and clearance for surgery.

Laboratory Services: Lab work services are available weekdays between 8:30 –
9:00 am. As part of the routine annual exams, Lab work includes blood count,
glucose, cholesterol, liver and kidney screening, which is a full-scale metabolic
panel. Additional blood tests are done upon Doctor’s or patient’s orders.

Vaccinations: Tetanus shots are done once every 10 years. Pneumonia over the age of 65. Flu vaccines are given between October through January when available. Maintaining vaccination records is part of our patient care. Children’s vaccinations are done at age appropriate intervals.

Minor Surgeries and Procedures: Mole removals, cyst removals, Cyst aspirations, Endometrial Biopsies, Colposcopy and Sutures for lacerations.

Skin Care Consultations: Individual consultation with Dr. Poonawala on Skin Therapy (reducing wrinkles, active acne, scars and sun damage to heal problem skin or prevent skin problems).  As part of her expertise, Dr. Poonawala recommends dermatology-tested skin care products to fit your individual needs.

Microdermabrasion,  Light and Laser Services: Individual 30-minute appointment with our Medical Assistant helps to minimize wrinkles, scars, sun damage, active acne and improve the appearance of your skin with no pain or side effects.

Weight-loss and Nutritional Services:  Click here...

Prescriptions: Upon the Doctor's review and approval, our office is happy to call in prescriptions directly to the pharmacy of your choice or provide written prescriptions at your request to pick up. Please give the office 24 hours to process any prescription refills. Prescriptions are usually written for the whole year during Annual Exams. For additional refills and written prescriptions that have already been written during the Annual Exams, there is a $5.00 fee per prescription medication. There is a $25 charge for obtaining Prior Authorizations if your insurance requires.

Referrals: Our office coordinates care with as needed Specialists and authorizations are obtained with appropriate insurances. It is your responsibility to know whether your insurance requires a referral to see a Specialist. Our office needs 3 to 7 business days to process any referral requests. Our office does not back date referrals.

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4007 James Casey Suite D-240,  Austin, TX 78745
Phone:  (512) 440-8989  ***  Fax:  (512) 440-0299  ***  After hours/Emergencies (512) 458-1121
Office Hours:  8:30-5:00  Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Emergency walk-ins 8:30-9:00
8:30-7:00  Tuesdays and Thursdays (Longer Hrs to Serve Our Patients Better)

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