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Dr. Heather Avelar, MD

Psychiatry* Age 44
Dr. Heather Avelar, MD

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Dr. Heather Avelar, MD

Psychiatry* Age 44
Houston, TX
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16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heather Avelar, MD is a Psychiatrist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Avelar graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine. Dr. Heather Avelar, MD is a Psychiatrist in Houston, TX and has 16 years experience. Dr. Avelar currently practices at Practice. Dr. Avelar's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Avelar is board certified in Geriatric Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Psychiatric Evaluation
Anxiety
Major Depressive Disorder
Psychiatric Evaluation
Anxiety
Major Depressive Disorder
Psychiatric Evaluation
Anxiety
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Major Depressive Disorder
Adjustment Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Dementia
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Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Panic Disorder
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
ADHD and-or ADD
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Binge Eating Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bulimia
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Central Pain Syndrome
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Cocaine Addiction
Eating Disorders
Marijuana Addiction
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nightmare Disorder
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Opioid Dependence
Pedophilia
Personality Disorders
Phobia
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Prolonged Grief Disorder
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Somatoform Disorders
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Dementia or Depression Screening
Family Psychotherapy
Group Psychotherapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Psychotherapy for Crisis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    EPO and Open Access Aetna Select Texas Health EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    AWH BaptistHealth HealthTexas Managed Choice
    Whole Health - Memorial Hermann HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    SureFit Houston
    Cigna PPO
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    50 Briar Hollow Ln Ste 290W, Houston, TX 77027
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 429-5325
  2. 2 Medical Center Dermatology P.A.
    7505 Main St Ste 300, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 885-8469
  3. 3 Office
    104 Whispering Pines Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 429-5325

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Specialties*
Psychiatry
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Heather Avelar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Avelar's profile.

Yes, Dr. Heather Avelar, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychiatry.