Dr. Helina Temesgen Wakwaya, MD

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 at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. With 15 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Wakwaya has developed expertise in caring for critically ill patients who require intensive monitoring and advanced treatment.

Dr. Wakwaya practices at multiple locations throughout Houston and Conroe, Texas, including Baylor Clinic and Baylor Saint Luke's Medical Center. She treats serious conditions such as sepsis, pediatric sepsis, and respiratory failure. Her clinical skills include performing therapeutic hypothermia, a specialized treatment that helps protect the brain and other organs in critically ill patients. Patients have given Dr. Wakwaya an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her care.