Woodlands Arthritis Clinic - the leading healthcare physicians of arthritis and autoimmune disease.
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Dr. Cockrill is board certified in Rheumatology. She was raised in the Montgomery area and graduated from Montgomery High School. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M University in 1999, she attended the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. There she completed both her internship and residency training in Internal Medicine. She then stayed to complete a two year combined clinical and research fellowship in the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunogenetics. She spent time researching the impact of pregnancy and birth order on the development of scleroderma. She also participated in multiple clinical trials for ankylosing spondylitis and scleroderma. She is honored to have received annual awards from Texas Monthly Magazine's Superdoctors for over 10 years.
As a mother of four teenagers, Dr. Cockrill understands the need to multi-task. Her goal is to preserve your amazing ability to function in the various aspects of your life and to help you find wellness. She shares your vision of compassionate, individualized patient care.
When Dr. Cockrill is not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, going the beach, and hiking. She is thrilled to be practicing in a community that she loves.
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Dr. Hung was born and raised in Houston and graduated from Bellaire High School with a perfect SAT score. She attended Princeton University, where she received the President's Award for Academic Achievement, and graduated with High Honors with a degree in Chemistry. She earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where she served as Chief Fellow.
Board certified in Rheumatology, Dr. Hung is a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. She has presented her research nationally, published in peer-reviewed journals, and co-authored a chapter in Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology. Prior to joining the Woodlands Arthritis Clinic, Dr. Hung practiced in Houston with the St. Luke's Medical Group. She has consistently been recognized by her peers in Texas Monthly Magazine's Super Doctors. She has also repeatedly been named one of America's Top Physicians.
Dr. Hung believes in treating every patient with dignity and compassion, and she strives to ensure that each patient feels heard. Her passion in life is to help the hurting find healing and experience God's love. This was birthed when her own life was transformed after putting her faith in Jesus during her sophomore year at Princeton. Outside of medicine, she is a trained Stephen Minister, where she has provided care for those going through a crisis or difficult time in life. In her personal time, she also enjoys playing classical piano, teaching Sunday school, and making memories with her husband and son.
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Dr. Medina is a highly skilled rheumatologist fluent in both English and Spanish. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he pursued his medical degree at the University of Puerto Rico. Following his graduation, Dr. Medina completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). His dedication to the field of rheumatology led him to further specialize by completing a fellowship in rheumatology at the same institution.
Dr. Medina has extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of rheumatologic diseases, including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, dermatomyositis, sarcoidosis, IGG4-related disease, and vasculitis. He has also actively participated in research projects focused on dermatomyositis, contributing valuable insights to the field.
With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Medina is committed to providing personalized care and practicing evidence-based medicine. His goal is to make every patient feel better by offering individualized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs.
Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Medina enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, traveling, and cooking. He believes in the importance of a balanced life and brings this philosophy to his patient care, aiming to improve their overall quality of life.
Dr. Medina is excited to bring his expertise and compassionate care to the community.
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Dr. Smith is originally from North Texas. She attended medical school at UTMB in Galveston. Upon completion, she pursued internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, residency at Baylor in Houston, and then rheumatology fellowship at UTHealth in Houston where she served as Chief Fellow. She and her Houston-native husband truly love and have grown roots in the greater Woodlands community. She practiced for 6 years with Houston Methodist in The Woodlands before transitioning over to Woodlands Arthritis Clinic in pursuit of a smaller, more intimate practice.
Dr. Smith chose rheumatology for its focus on longitudinal patient-doctor relationships and the opportunity to positively impact patients’ quality of life. She strongly believes in educating and encouraging patients to play an active role in their own care as she feels it empowers them to take charge of their chronic diseases and their lives.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with her husband and chasing around her 3 kids. In a past (and hopefully future!) life, she also enjoyed reading, running and gardening.