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Risheng Xu, DO, Endocrinology, Houston, TX, St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital

RishengXuDO

Endocrinology Houston, TX

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

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Summary

  • I am dual certified in internal medicine and endocrinology by ABIM. Currently, I am working for Envision Healthcare as staff physician. I enjoy general endocrinology and general internal medicine, which I also work at Urgent Care/Emergency Rooms doing locums. I believe in delivering the best medical care to my patients, and enjoy the fun journey of pursuing excellence!

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2015 - 2017
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2013
  • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Texas College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State License 2011 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • American Board of Internal MedicineDiplomat
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Sub-specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Diplomat

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Most Courteous Physician of the Year Baylor St. Luke’s Vintage Hospital, 2023
  • Baylor College of Medicine Department of Medicine 2nd Annual Conference Best Oral Presentation Baylor College of Medicine, 2023
  • Physician of the Month Houston Willowbrook Methodist Hospital, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Is it simple UTI or staghorn renal calculus with xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis and reno-colic fistula  
    Xu, R., Azimuddin B, Practical Gastroenterology, 8/2015
  • How the latest evidence from clinical research informs patient care  
    Stephens, B. W., De Golovine, A. M., Xu, R. and Molony, D. A., Dialysis & Transplantation, 10/17/2011
  • Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator reduces incidence of catheter malfunction and bacteremia  
    Sargsyan, L. A., Xu, R., Romero, A., Stephens, B. W. and Molony, D. A., Dialysis & Transplantation, 6/1/2011
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Abstracts/Posters

  • A Rare Case of a Dopamine-Predominant Vagal Paraganglioma.
    Xu R, Shah N, Urban R., Endocrine Society Annual Meeting & Expo, Chicago, IL, 3/17/2018
  • Ectopic Thyroid Gland: The concern for malignancy potential.
    Xu R, Gonzalez AL, Pine HS, Annamalai P, McKinney KH, Thukuntla S., American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Annual Scientific & Clinical Congress, Austin, TX, 5/3/2017
  • Addressing High Fracture Risk in Patients with Osteopeniaat UTMB: Incorporating FRAX Tool Assessment into Medical Decision-Making.
    Xu R, Caga-Anan C, Gogineni S, Tran A, Cesani F, McKinney K, Belalcazar LM., University of Texas Medical Branch 2016 Quality and Research Forum, Galveston, TX, 5/19/2016
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Hospital Affiliations