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About Barry A. Martin
Barry A. Martin, MD is a Black family medicine practicing in Houston, TX. Barry offers in-person visits and is currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Family Medicine
Black family medicine doctors care for you, your parents, and your kids under one roof. That continuity reduces ER visits and improves screening rates.
Family medicine physicians treat everyone in the household, from newborns through grandparents, in a single practice. That continuity matters: the CDC's 2022 National Health Interview Survey found Black Americans with a consistent primary care relationship had 23 percent fewer ER visits than those without. For families navigating a fragmented healthcare system, one trusted doctor for everyone is efficiency and safety.
Studies in Annals of Family Medicine (Marrast et al., 2014) show Black family physicians are significantly more likely to practice in underserved Black communities, making them a backbone of health equity.
What family medicine covers
- Well-child checks, vaccines, sports physicals
- Women's reproductive and prenatal care (some practices)
- Adult chronic disease: hypertension, diabetes, asthma
- Minor procedures: skin biopsies, joint injections, IUD placement
- Geriatric care, Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
Advocacy prompts
- Can our whole family be on your panel, and do you do group visits?
- How do you coordinate with specialists when a referral is needed?
- What's your approach to pain and how do you decide when to refer?
Frequently asked questions
Is Barry A. Martin accepting new patients? ▾
Yes, Barry A. Martin is accepting new patients.
Where is Barry A. Martin's practice located? ▾
Barry A. Martin practices at 8803 Scott Street, Houston, TX 77051. Phone: 713-731-1500.
Does Barry A. Martin offer telehealth? ▾
Barry A. Martin sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Family Medicine treat? ▾
Black family medicine doctors care for you, your parents, and your kids under one roof. That continuity reduces ER visits and improves screening rates.