About Dr. David E. Auer
Dr. David E. Auer is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Houston’s Westchase area. He provides primary and preventive care for children and adults, including routine physicals, illness evaluation, health screenings, and continuing management of common chronic conditions.
His practice combines long-term family medicine with selected diagnostic and office-based services. Patients may visit for an annual examination, a new symptom, medication monitoring, women’s preventive care, or follow-up for an established condition. Patients comparing primary care options can visit the Doctiplus family medicine specialist directory and general and internal medicine directory.
Focus Areas
- Annual preventive and wellness examinations
- School and sports physicals
- Diabetes screening and management
- High blood pressure monitoring and treatment
- Asthma evaluation and continuing care
- Women’s preventive health examinations
- Medication review and chronic disease follow-up
- Exercise stress testing and heart risk evaluation
- Warts and common skin concerns
- Age-appropriate screenings and vaccinations
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute explains the importance of identifying and managing high blood pressure. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases provides a practical diabetes overview, while the CDC maintains guidance about recommended adult vaccines.
Specialties and Primary Care Approach
Family medicine supports patients through preventive visits, short-term illnesses, and conditions that require continued monitoring. During an appointment, Dr. Auer may review symptoms, family history, medications, vital signs, earlier test results, and personal health risks. Laboratory testing, an electrocardiogram, or another office-based assessment may be recommended when appropriate.
Treatment may involve medication, nutrition and activity guidance, follow-up testing, or referral to a specialist. Regular appointments can also help monitor blood pressure, blood sugar, breathing symptoms, and treatment response. Dr. Auer’s practice schedules focused appointment periods to give patients time to discuss their concerns and understand the recommended care plan.
Affiliations
- David E. Auer, M.D.
- HCA Houston Healthcare West
Credentials and Education
Dr. Auer earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine in 1991. He completed family medicine residency training at Forest Park Hospital in St. Louis. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has more than three decades of experience providing primary care.
Clinic and Appointment Information
Dr. Auer practices at 12121 Richmond Avenue, Suite 301, Houston, Texas 77082. The office is open Monday through Friday and lists new-patient and telehealth availability. Patients should call (281) 920-3400 to confirm scheduling, insurance participation, referral requirements, testing preparation, and whether a concern is suitable for a virtual appointment.
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