CATHERINE CHOKUBA-AZUM, MD

I am a native Houstonian with 28 years of acute and chronic disease care as a nurse and 15 years of care management as a nurse practitioner. Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, my goal is to deliver high-quality, evidence-based advanced practice care. I am especially interested in health promotion and disease prevention. As a primary care practitioner and gatekeeper, I want each patient to be their best selves - healthy and well.

2nd MD, located in Houston, TX, offers virtual second opinions with a focus on providing a higher standard of healthcare. Whether as part of an employer's benefits package or an independent initiative, 2nd MD assists individuals and families with critical health care concerns by connecting them with board-certified doctors nationwide for expert second opinions via video or phone within days. At 2nd MD, a dedicated Care Team handles all coordination details, allowing clients to concentrate on receiving the best possible care. The process involves activation of an account, consultation with an experienced nurse to gather medical information, and a detailed consultation with a leading specialist who provides a diagnosis, treatment plan, and next steps in care promptly, including evenings and weekends. Setting a higher standard in healthcare, 2nd MD eliminates waiting times, paperwork, travel hassles, and ensures a seamless second opinion process. Testimonials from members praise the outstanding specialists, compassionate care, and the hope and confidence instilled by the expert consultations, making it a reliable platform for medical guidance and decisions. Generated from the website content