Summary

Dr. Helina Wakwaya is an internal medicine physician who specializes in critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. With 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Wakwaya brings extensive expertise to caring for patients with complex medical conditions requiring intensive monitoring and treatment.

Dr. Wakwaya practices at multiple locations throughout Houston and Conroe, including Baylor Clinic and Baylor Saint Luke's Medical Center. She focuses on treating serious conditions such as sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, and acute kidney injury. Her procedural skills include performing therapeutic hypothermia treatments, interpreting arterial blood gas analyses, and ordering diagnostic abdominal X-rays. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 5 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Helina Temesgen Wakwaya has 5 locations

Baylor Clinic

6620 Main StHouston, TX 77030
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Helina Temesgen Wakwaya

6720 Bertner Ave Ste 8AHouston, TX 77030

Dr. Helina Temesgen Wakwaya

17600 Interstate 45 S Fl 8Conroe, TX 77384

Dr. Helina Temesgen Wakwaya

17600 Interstate 45 S # 8Conroe, TX 77384

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Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Med School: Pramukhswami Medical College Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Helina Temesgen Wakwaya

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Renaissance
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Helina Temesgen Wakwaya has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Helina Temesgen Wakwaya has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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Dr. Helina Wakwaya's office is located at 6620 Main St, Houston, TX, 77030.
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