Chandler Self, MD
Psychiatry physicianConcierge
Self Care Psychiatry · Houston, TX
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Concentration issues
Steven Becker, MD
Family Medicine physicianConcierge
Steven Becker MD · Houston, TX
Medical school University of Manitoba, Canada
- Direct phone, email, text access
- Care coordination
- Preventive care
MDVIP · Houston, TX
- Wellness and prevention
- Chronic condition management
- Diabetes
MDVIP · Houston, TX
Medical school Emory University School of Medicine (1993)
Training Internal medicine, Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals, Houston (1994 to 1996)
- General internal medicine
- Liver diseases
- Hepatitis
MDVIP · Houston, TX
- Migraine headaches
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
MDVIP · Houston, TX
Medical school Baylor College of Medicine (1978)
Training Family medicine, Baylor College of Medicine (1981)
Kavita Shah Patel, MD · Houston, TX
Medical school Baylor College of Medicine
Training Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine
- Preventative medicine
- Patient education
- Acute illness management
Synergy eTherapy · Houston, TX
MDVIP · Houston, TX
Medical school University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School in Houston
Training Internal medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School in Houston
MDVIP · Houston, TX
Medical school University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2002)
Training Internal medicine, University of Texas at Houston, Texas Medical Center (2004 to 2006)
Bruce C. Patterson, MD
Family Medicine physicianConcierge
MDVIP · Houston, TX
Medical school University of Texas Medical School at Houston (1985)
Training Family Medicine, Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest, Houston (1986-1988)
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Depression
MDVIP · Houston, TX
Medical school Washington University School of Medicine (1984)
- Anemia
- Heart failure
- Stroke
Saira Mushtaq, MD
Psychiatry physicianConcierge
Texas Psychiatry Group · Houston, TX
- Precision psychiatry
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Advanced diagnostics
Anthony Melillo, MD
Orthopedics physicianConcierge
Bay Oaks Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine · Houston, TX
Medical school Medical College of Wisconsin
- Total joint replacement
- Sports medicine
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
Urology Institute of Houston · Houston, TX
Wells Medicine · Houston, TX
Training Baylor College of Medicine and Harvard Medical School
Aspire Fertility · Houston, TX
Medical school Baylor College of Medicine
Training Obstetrics and gynecology, Naval Regional Medical Center, Oakland
- IVF
- Infertility
- Endometriosis
Daisy A. Ayim, MD
Aesthetic Medicine physicianConcierge
Ayim Surgical Arts · Houston, TX
Medical school University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Training Obstetrics and gynecology, Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
- Cosmetic surgery
- Labiaplasty
- Abdominoplasty
Mike Ren, M.D.
Family Medicine physicianConcierge
Baylor Medicine (Baylor College of Medicine) · Houston, TX
Medical school Baylor College of Medicine
Training Baylor College of Medicine, Chief Resident
Azka Bilal, MD
Psychiatry physicianConcierge
Kiddo Psychiatry · Houston, TX
Training Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2017 to 2019)
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Compare cash-pay doctors in Houston, TX
Same order as the list above. A comparison, not a ranking.
| Doctor | Type | Education and training | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Self, MD | Concierge · Psychiatry physician | ||
| Steven Becker, MD | Concierge · Family Medicine physician | University of Manitoba, Canada | |
| Suzanne Lasek-Nesselquist, MD | Concierge · Internal Medicine physician | 5.0 (10) | |
| Christopher Nevins, MD | Concierge · Internal Medicine physician | Internal medicine, Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals, Houston (1994 to 1996) | 5.0 (10) |
| Joshua Nguyen, MD | Concierge · Family Medicine physician | 5.0 (10) | |
| Stuart A. Shapiro, MD | Concierge · Family Medicine physician | Family medicine, Baylor College of Medicine (1981) | 5.0 (10) |
| Kavita Shah Patel, MD | Concierge · Internal Medicine physician | Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine | 5.0 (10) |
| Jason Garvin, DO | Concierge · Psychiatry | 5.0 (16) | |
| John A. Burpeau, MD | Concierge · Internal Medicine physician | Internal medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School in Houston | 5.0 (11) |
| Orlando Fonseca, MD | Concierge · Internal Medicine physician | Internal medicine, University of Texas at Houston, Texas Medical Center (2004 to 2006) | 5.0 (10) |
| Bruce C. Patterson, MD | Concierge · Family Medicine physician | Family Medicine, Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest, Houston (1986-1988) | |
| Theresa Vicroy, MD | Concierge · Internal Medicine physician | Washington University School of Medicine (1984) | 5.0 (10) |
| Saira Mushtaq, MD | Concierge · Psychiatry physician | ||
| Anthony Melillo, MD | Concierge · Orthopedics physician | Medical College of Wisconsin | |
| Steven Maislos, MD | Concierge · Urology | 5.0 (10) | |
| Allison Wells, MD | DPC · Anesthesiology physician | Baylor College of Medicine and Harvard Medical School | 5.0 (10) |
| George M. Grunert, MD | Concierge · OBGYN physician | Obstetrics and gynecology, Naval Regional Medical Center, Oakland | 5.0 (10) |
| Daisy A. Ayim, MD | Concierge · Aesthetic Medicine physician | Obstetrics and gynecology, Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C. | |
| Mike Ren, M.D. | Concierge · Family Medicine physician | Baylor College of Medicine, Chief Resident | |
| Azka Bilal, MD | Concierge · Psychiatry physician | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2017 to 2019) |
Questions about cash-pay doctors in Houston, TX
How many cash-pay doctors are in Houston?
FindMyDirectDoctor lists 146 cash-pay doctors in Houston, TX at 96 practices. 19 are direct primary care (DPC) doctors and 127 are listed under concierge or another cash-pay practice type. We last checked this list in November 2026.
Which specialties can I find?
The most common are internal medicine (34), family medicine (23), psychiatry (22), family medicine (10), and pediatrics (8).
Which doctors offer telehealth?
30 of the 146 doctors list telehealth visits. Each profile says which visits are offered.
Are these doctors board certified?
We confirmed board certification for 90 doctors on this list. Each profile shows the board and the specialty.
How many of these doctors publish their fees?
28 of the 146 doctors have a fee we confirmed on the practice's own website. The fee is on each of their profiles.
What do patients say about them?
73 of the 146 doctors have patient reviews on FindMyDirectDoctor, 756 reviews in total. Each tile shows the doctor's rating and review count.
Do these doctors take insurance?
It depends on the practice. Many direct primary care and concierge practices charge a membership fee instead of billing insurance for office visits, and some also accept insurance. Each profile says how its practice works when the practice states it.