Dr. Janelle K. House, DO

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et to know Family Physician Dr. Janelle K. House, who serves patients in Thorndale, Texas.

Dr. House is a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in family medicine. She is in practice with Country Meadows Clinic in Thorndale, Texas, offering primary care for the entire family – from seniors to children.

“Our mission is to provide high quality healthcare, customer service, and commitment to health and wellness for all of our patients. We understand that patients want more from their clinic experience. They crave more time and attention and would like to be treated on a more personal basis. They want a provider that will take the extra time needed to safely care for them. A provider to listen and provide them with the excellent care and attention they deserve. We aim to do this and so much more” as stated on the Clinic’s website. 

Throughout her academic career, Dr. House received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor. She then moved on to the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City, University in Missouri where she earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. She completed her internship at Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas and her residency and fellowship at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

Dedicated to clinical excellence, she is board-certified through the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP). The AOBFP is an organization that provides board certification to qualified osteopathic physicians who specialize in delivering comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, genders, and addressing all parts of the body.

In good standing with a number of professional organizations, Dr. House is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association, the Bell County Medical Association, the Texas Geriatric Society, the American Medical Directors Association, and the American College of Family Practice Physicians.

Holding a license to practice medicine in Texas and Oklahoma, she is affiliated with Rockdale Hospital, Falls Community Hospital and Clinic, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

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