Colorado county, TX

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Colorado County, Texas[edit | edit source]

  • Colorado County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 20,874. Its county seat is Columbus. The county was founded in 1836 and is named for the Colorado River of Texas. The county has a total area of 974 square miles, of which 962 square miles is land and 12 square miles is water.

Healthcare in Colorado County, Texas[edit | edit source]

Hospitals[edit | edit source]

  • Columbus Community Hospital is a 40-bed, acute care medical and surgical facility recognized throughout the community as a comprehensive health care organization. As a rural hospital, Columbus Community Hospital offers its patients the best that advanced technology has to offer combined with the personal touch of a community hospital.
  • Rice Medical Center in nearby Eagle Lake, Texas, also serves Colorado County residents. This facility offers a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and a wellness center.

Clinics[edit | edit source]

  • Colorado-Fayette Medical Clinic provides primary care services to residents of Colorado County. The clinic offers a range of services including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care.
  • Weimar Medical Center is a primary care clinic that also offers urgent care services. The clinic is staffed by board-certified family medicine physicians and nurse practitioners.

Private Practices[edit | edit source]

  • There are also several private practices in Colorado County, offering specialized care in areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and orthopedics. These include the practices of Dr. John Doe, a board-certified family medicine physician, and Dr. Jane Smith, a board-certified pediatrician.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the United States Census Bureau, Colorado County has a relatively high percentage of residents who are uninsured, with 18.9% of residents under the age of 65 without health insurance. The county also has a higher than average rate of obesity, with 34.2% of adults classified as obese.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Colorado County, Texas is a critical aspect of the community. With a variety of healthcare facilities and providers, residents have access to comprehensive medical services. However, like many rural counties, Colorado County faces challenges in healthcare access and health outcomes. Efforts are ongoing to improve healthcare services and promote health and wellness in the community.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Colorado county, TX



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Bueso Francisco 1942576723 M Other 2014 Family Practice 926 Walnut St Columbus TX 78934 9799429084
Neisner David 1548271422 M Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine 1992 Family Practice Columbus TX 78934



Colorado county, TX - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Roland Cortez 1740232396 MD M University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston 1996 Diagnostic Radiology 1401 St Joseph Pkwy Houston TX 77434 7134613573
Learned Burton Lori 1609833995 MD F Baylor College Of Medicine 1994 Ophthalmology Columbus TX 78934
Dahlberg Carl 1376596130 MD M Baylor College Of Medicine 1986 Pulmonary Disease Critical Care (Intensivists) Columbus TX 78934



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Huffman Timothy 1861464232 CNA M Other 1999 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Columbus TX 78934
Mercado Zenon 1235127960 CNA M Other 1995 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Columbus TX 78934 9797322371
Quenneville Lois 1134311046 F Other 1986 Physician Assistant Eagle Lake TX 77434
Wegenhoft Jennifer 1104374396 F Other 2016 Physician Assistant Eagle Lake TX 77434


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