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Grace Honles

Bio

Grace L Honles MD received her medical degree at UCLA School of Medicine in 1994, completed her residency and became board certified in Family Medicine in 1997, after which she entered active military duty and was discharged honorably with the rank of Major. She believes strongly in illness prevention and in providing comprehensive care. She strives for a friendly, collaborative and informative doctor-patient interaction and this philosophy has resulted in numerous recognitions for providing compassionate and exemplary care to her patients as a family doctor. She is bilingual (Spanish and English). Dr. Honles has consistently met the Maintenance of Certification requirements of the American Board of Family Medicine. She is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Texas Academy of Family Practice.

Specialties:

  • family medicine

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  • MDLiveCare

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Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Family Medicine:
    Dads Who Bond With Kids Help Keep Marriage Strong

    THURSDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.

    In other words, just taking the children outside for a game...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Family Medicine:
    Too Little Known on How Primary Care Docs Can Prevent Child Abuse

    MONDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- A lack of research makes it impossible to recommend how primary care doctors can prevent abuse and neglect of children who show no signs or symptoms of maltreatment, according to a new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force statement.

    "We know there are ch...Full Article

  • Grace Honles
    Grace Honles of MDLIVE answered:
    Should I lose weight if I have high blood pressure?

    A modest weight loss of 5-10 pounds has been shown to reduce the severity of elevated blood pressure, and in mildly hypertensive or pre-hypertensive stages, weight loss can even normalize readings. Shedding excess weight directly reduces the peripheral vascular resistance--the force against which

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  • Grace Honles
    Grace Honles of MDLIVE answered:
    How is high blood pressure (hypertension) diagnosed?

    To obtain an accurate blood pressure, readings ideally should be obtained after at least a 20 minute period of rest with legs uncrossed and arm positioned at the level of one's heart and with a properly fitting blood pressure cuff. It is important to avoid any stimulants (caffeine and nicotine) up

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