Dr. Helina Temesgen Wakwaya, MD

Dr. Helina Wakwaya is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and completed her residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center. With 15 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Wakwaya has developed expertise in managing complex medical conditions that require intensive monitoring and specialized care.

Dr. Wakwaya practices at multiple locations throughout Houston and Conroe, Texas, including Baylor Clinic and Baylor Saint Lukes Medical Center. She focuses on treating serious conditions such as sepsis in both adult and pediatric patients, as well as respiratory failure. Her clinical skills include performing therapeutic hypothermia, an advanced procedure used to protect the brain and other organs during critical illness. Patients have given Dr. Wakwaya an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her care and expertise.