Dr. Kristin Ernest, MD - Houston, TX

Dr. Kristin Ernest, MD

Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician in Houston, Texas

NPI 1609121078

Kristin Ernest is a Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician based in Houston, TX and is specialized in Sports Medicine. Kristin Ernest practices in Houston, TX and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Kristin Ernest is 1609121078 and holds a License No. P4264 (Texas).

The current practice location address for Kristin Ernest is 6701 Fannin Street, Houston, TX and can be reached out via phone at 832-824-1000.

Location: 6701 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, 77046

NPI Number

1609121078

Provider Name

Kristin Ernest

Credential

Provider Entity Type

Individual

Gender

Female

Address

6701 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, 77046

Phone Number

832-824-1000

Fax Number

Provider Enumeration Date

07/20/2012

Last Update Date

03/09/2024

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
320307703	05	TX

Address

6701 Fannin Street

City

Houston

State

Texas

Zip

77030

Phone Number

832-824-1000

Fax Number

Address

6701 Fannin Street

City

Houston

State

Texas

Zip

77030

Phone Number

832-824-1000

Fax Number

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Internal Medicine

Speciality

Taxonomy

207R00000X

License No.

P4264 (Texas)

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Pediatrics

Speciality

Adolescent Medicine

Taxonomy

2080A0000X

License No.

P4264 (Texas)

Definition

A pediatrician who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Pediatrics

Speciality

Sports Medicine

Taxonomy

2080S0010X

License No.

P4264 (Texas)

Definition

A pediatrician who is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

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