Amelita Lourdes P. Basa, Endocrinology-Diabetes
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Amelita Lourdes P. Basa

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite 380 Houston Texas, 77074
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Amelita Lourdes P. Basa, MD, maintains her own practice based out of Houston, Texas. Dr. Basa is an experienced endocrinologist of nearly 15 years, with specific clinical interest in diabetes. As an endocrinologist, Dr. Basa's main concern are the various hormones within her patient's bodies and the hormones actions and disorders in the body, including the glands that produce said hormones. Dr. Basa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Endocrinology; and also offers his services to Southwest Memorial Hermann Hospital. Memorial Hermann was honored as one of the nation's top rehabilitation hospitals, climbing to No. 3 in the country, in the esteemed annual U.S. News & World Report America's Best Hospitals rankings. Dr. Basa has also contributed medical articles to her field over the course of her career, as well as, international public speaking.

Education and Training

University of St. Thomas

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine-Endocrinology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 33 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Diabetes

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • International Public Speaking -

Internships

  • Beth Israel Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Baylor College of Medicine

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, The Endocrine Society, Texas Medical Association

Articles and Publications

  • Has Articles Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dedication, Patience, and Committment

Hobbies / Sports

  • Basketball, Going to the Gym, Movies, Traveling

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Clinical Endocrinology

Amelita Lourdes P. Basa's Practice location

8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite 380 -
Houston, Texas 77074
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