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Natalia Southerland, MD, Family Medicine, Houston, TX

NataliaJSoutherlandMD

Family Medicine Houston, TX

Associate Professor, Non-Tenure Clinical

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  • Office

    1133 John Freeman Blvd
    JJL 324
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 281-446-4139

Summary

  • Dr. Natalia Southerland is a Family Physician located in Houston, TX. In addition to her experience with the diagnosis and treatment of disease in Family Medicine, her interests outside of medical training include certification in health coaching, personal training, hormone optimization, nutraceutical support and the First Line Therapy program to address nutrition, physical activity, and behavior change to treat and prevent chronic disease.
    She continues training in Functional Medicine and childhood trauma to support and address treatment and prevention of chronic disease in underserved communities.
    Her special interests include obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes.

Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandChief Residency, Family Medicine, 1997 - 1998
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandResidency, Family Medicine, 1995 - 1998
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1995
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityBS, Chemistry, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2003 - 2012
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2002 - 2011
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2003 - 2005
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1998 - 2003
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1997 - 1999
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Council On Exercise ACE Health Coach
  • American Council On Exercise Personal Trainer Certification
  • Institute of Integrative NutritionHealth Coach

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Identification of Anti-Plasmodium Falciparum Antibodies in Human Breast Milk  
    R.G.F. Leke, R. Ndansi, NJ Southerland, I,A Quakyi, and D.W. Taylor, Scandinavian Journal of Immunology, 12/1992

Press Mentions

  • As Medicine and Business Collide, One Physician Doubles Down on Uncompromising Care
    As Medicine and Business Collide, One Physician Doubles Down on Uncompromising CareJune 23rd, 2020

Committees

  • Committee Member, St Lucie Medical Center QA Committee 2008 - 2009
  • Committee Member, Cannon Memorial Hospital Emergency Room Committee 2002 - 2003
  • Chairperson, Carolina Hospital System- Kingstree Infection Control Committee 2001 - 2001

Professional Memberships