Dr. David E. Auer, MD

Dr. David E. Auer, Family Medicine Physician

Dr. David E. Auer is a board-certified family medicine physician providing preventive, diagnostic, and ongoing healthcare for adults and families. His services cover routine wellness visits, common illnesses, chronic disease management, medication reviews, and age-appropriate health screenings.

Family medicine allows Dr. Auer to consider the full picture of a patient’s health rather than focusing on a single organ or condition. This can be especially valuable for people managing several diagnoses, taking multiple medications, or needing coordination between different specialists.

Doctor Information

Name: Dr. David E. Auer, MD
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine
Primary Practice Area: Adult primary and preventive healthcare
Location: Houston, Texas
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Current availability should be confirmed directly with the practice

About Dr. David E. Auer

Dr. Auer has more than three decades of experience providing family medicine and primary care. His medical background supports the evaluation of new symptoms, treatment of short-term illnesses, preventive screening, and long-term management of common health conditions.

Patients may visit Dr. Auer for a routine physical examination, follow-up after laboratory testing, medication management, or symptoms that do not yet have a clear cause. He can assess the concern, recommend appropriate testing, begin treatment, and arrange specialist care when needed.

His role may also include helping patients understand how blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, sleep, activity, and family history influence long-term health.

Family Medicine Services

Dr. Auer may provide care for a broad range of health needs, including:

• Annual physical examinations
• Preventive health screenings
• Blood pressure checks
• Diabetes monitoring
• Cholesterol management
• Respiratory illness evaluation
• Digestive symptoms
• Headaches
• Joint and muscle discomfort
• Allergies
• Skin concerns
• Minor infections
• Medication reviews
• Follow-up after hospital treatment
• Coordination with medical specialists

Some concerns can be diagnosed during an office visit. Others may require blood tests, urine testing, imaging, follow-up appointments, or referral to another physician.

Preventive Healthcare

Preventive medicine focuses on identifying health risks before they cause serious symptoms. Recommendations are based on age, medical history, family history, lifestyle, and earlier test results.

Preventive care may include:

• Blood pressure screening
• Cholesterol testing
• Diabetes screening
• Vaccination review
• Weight and nutrition assessment
• Tobacco-use counselling
• Heart disease risk evaluation
• Bone-health discussions
• Cancer screening guidance
• Medication safety review

A preventive visit also gives patients an opportunity to discuss changes in energy, sleep, appetite, weight, mood, digestion, or physical ability.

Annual Physical Examinations

An annual examination provides a general review of a patient’s health. The appointment may include:

• Medical history update
• Medication review
• Blood pressure measurement
• Heart and lung examination
• Weight assessment
• Review of previous laboratory results
• Screening recommendations
• Discussion of new symptoms
• Lifestyle and activity guidance

Not every patient needs the same tests each year. Dr. Auer can recommend testing based on individual risk rather than using a single plan for everyone.

High Blood Pressure Management

High blood pressure often causes no noticeable symptoms. Without effective control, it can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, and blood vessel damage.

Dr. Auer may support hypertension care through:

• Office blood pressure checks
• Review of home readings
• Medication management
• Kidney-function testing
• Nutrition discussions
• Activity guidance
• Assessment of cardiovascular risk
• Monitoring for treatment side effects

Patients who record blood pressure at home should bring their readings and monitoring device information to appointments.

Diabetes and Prediabetes Care

Prediabetes means blood sugar is higher than the expected range but has not reached the level used to diagnose diabetes. Early management may help slow or prevent progression.

Dr. Auer may provide:

• Blood glucose testing
• A1C monitoring
• Medication review
• Nutrition guidance
• Weight-management support
• Physical activity planning
• Kidney-health monitoring
• Foot and nerve assessments
• Referrals for eye examinations
• Screening for cardiovascular risk

Diabetes treatment may need to change as blood sugar patterns, health conditions, or daily routines change.

Cholesterol Management

High cholesterol can contribute to plaque buildup inside blood vessels. Treatment decisions depend on more than a single cholesterol result.

Dr. Auer may consider:

• LDL cholesterol
• HDL cholesterol
• Triglycerides
• Blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Tobacco exposure
• Family history
• Age
• Previous heart or blood vessel disease

Care may involve nutrition changes, physical activity, weight management, prescription medication, or a combination of these approaches.

Acute Illness Care

Family physicians treat many illnesses that begin suddenly. Dr. Auer may evaluate symptoms involving:

• Colds and influenza-like illness
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Sinus discomfort
• Fever
• Ear symptoms
• Digestive upset
• Urinary concerns
• Rashes
• Minor infections
• Headaches
• Unexplained fatigue

The appointment may include a physical examination and selected testing. Treatment depends on whether symptoms are caused by an infection, allergy, inflammation, medication, or another health problem.

Antibiotics are not appropriate for every cough, sore throat, or fever. They are used when the findings suggest a bacterial infection that is likely to benefit from treatment.

Chronic Condition Management

Long-term medical conditions often require continuing monitoring rather than treatment during a single appointment.

Dr. Auer may help manage:

• High blood pressure
• Type 2 diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Thyroid disorders
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Weight-related health risks
• Recurring digestive symptoms
• Multiple conditions occurring together

Follow-up appointments allow him to review symptoms, test results, medication effectiveness, and possible side effects.

Medication Management

Patients may receive prescriptions from several healthcare professionals. A family medicine physician can review the complete medication list and look for possible concerns.

A medication review may identify:

• Duplicate treatment
• Possible drug interactions
• Side effects
• Incorrect dosing
• Medicines that may no longer be needed
• Problems caused by over-the-counter products
• Supplements that could affect prescription treatment

Patients should bring an updated list of prescription medicines, non-prescription products, vitamins, and supplements to each appointment.

Medication should not be stopped or changed without guidance from the prescribing healthcare professional.

Heart and Cardiovascular Risk

Primary care plays an important role in reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Dr. Auer may assess:

• Blood pressure
• Cholesterol
• Blood sugar
• Weight
• Physical activity
• Tobacco exposure
• Family history
• Diet
• Kidney function
• Existing cardiovascular conditions

Patients with significant symptoms or abnormal test results may be referred to a cardiologist for more focused evaluation.

Respiratory Health

Cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest congestion can result from infections, asthma, allergies, medication effects, or other medical conditions.

An evaluation may involve:

• Lung examination
• Oxygen-level measurement
• Review of symptom triggers
• Infection testing
• Chest imaging
• Breathing tests
• Medication assessment

The treatment plan depends on the suspected cause and severity of symptoms.

Digestive Concerns

Family medicine physicians often provide the first evaluation for digestive symptoms such as:

• Abdominal discomfort
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Bloating
• Changes in appetite
• Unexplained weight changes

Testing may include blood work, stool testing, imaging, or referral to a gastroenterologist.

Persistent or recurring symptoms should be evaluated rather than repeatedly treated without identifying the cause.

Joint and Muscle Symptoms

Joint stiffness, back discomfort, muscle pain, and reduced movement can develop after an injury, repetitive activity, arthritis, or another health condition.

Dr. Auer may recommend:

• Temporary activity changes
• Medication
• Home exercises
• Physical therapy
• Imaging
• Laboratory testing
• Referral to an orthopedic or rheumatology specialist

The treatment depends on whether symptoms involve bones, joints, muscles, tendons, nerves, or inflammation.

Coordinated Medical Care

Patients with several health conditions may receive care from multiple specialists. Dr. Auer can help bring these recommendations together into one understandable primary care plan.

Coordination may involve:

• Reviewing specialist reports
• Monitoring laboratory results
• Checking medication compatibility
• Arranging referrals
• Following progress after procedures
• Supporting recovery after hospital care
• Managing conditions between specialist visits

This can reduce repeated testing and lower the risk of conflicting instructions.

Preparing for an Appointment

Patients can prepare by bringing:

• A current medication list
• Recent laboratory results
• Imaging reports
• Hospital discharge records
• Home blood pressure readings
• Blood sugar records
• A list of medication allergies
• Family medical history
• Notes about current symptoms
• Questions about treatment

It is helpful to explain when symptoms began, how often they occur, and what makes them better or worse.

Patients should also mention recent medication changes, specialist appointments, emergency visits, or hospital stays.

Patient-Focused Primary Care

Dr. Auer provides family medicine care designed around each patient’s health history, symptoms, risk factors, and long-term needs.

His services may include preventive examinations, acute illness treatment, chronic condition management, medication review, diagnostic testing, and coordination with specialists.

Patients should confirm current appointment availability, accepted insurance plans, telemedicine options, and referral requirements directly with the practice.