Samantha D. Malave, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Universidad de Oriente	Doctorate	Doctor of Medicine	1998
American Board of Obesity Medicine (Board Certification)	Other Degree	Other	2022

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - University of Texas Medical Branch	Family Medicine	2012

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on April 28, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group - 1677 West Baker Road - Suite 2701 - 77521 - 1677 West Baker Road Suite 2701

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Comment - “ Excellent Experience as ALWAYS... ”

Excellent Experience as ALWAYS

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“Excellent Experience as ALWAYS...”

Excellent Experience as ALWAYS

Anonymous 04/28/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 04, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group - 1677 West Baker Road - Suite 2701 - 77521 - 1677 West Baker Road Suite 2701

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Comment - “ The team is wonderful... ”

The team is wonderful

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“The team is wonderful...”

The team is wonderful

Anonymous 03/04/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 25, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group - 1677 West Baker Road - Suite 2701 - 77521 - 1677 West Baker Road Suite 2701

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ I have never had a PCP as good a... ”

I have never had a PCP as good as Dr. Malave

Verified Patient

“I have never had a PCP as good a...”

I have never had a PCP as good as Dr. Malave

Anonymous 11/25/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 16, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group - 1677 West Baker Road - Suite 2701 - 77521 - 1677 West Baker Road Suite 2701

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
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Comment - “ Dr. Malave is the best PCP I've ... ”

Dr. Malave is the best PCP I've had in years.

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“Dr. Malave is the best PCP I've ...”

Dr. Malave is the best PCP I've had in years.

Anonymous 08/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 13, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group - 1677 West Baker Road - Suite 2701 - 77521 - 1677 West Baker Road Suite 2701

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
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Comment - “ I saw the nurse and then I saw t... ”

I saw the nurse and then I saw the doctor. Both were very pleasant approachable and the communication was perfect.

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“I saw the nurse and then I saw t...”

I saw the nurse and then I saw the doctor. Both were very pleasant approachable and the communication was perfect.

Anonymous 03/13/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 21, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group - 1677 West Baker Road - Suite 2701 - 77521 - 1677 West Baker Road Suite 2701

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Comment - “ Excellent... ”

Excellent

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“Excellent...”

Excellent

Anonymous 01/21/2026

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Review by Anonymous on September 18, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group - 1677 West Baker Road - Suite 2701 - 77521 - 1677 West Baker Road Suite 2701

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Comment - “ Happy with my Doctor. She list... ”

Happy with my Doctor. She listens to me and gets me.Smart lady

Verified Patient

“Happy with my Doctor. She list...”

Happy with my Doctor. She listens to me and gets me.Smart lady

Anonymous 09/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 13, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group - 1677 West Baker Road - Suite 2701 - 77521 - 1677 West Baker Road Suite 2701

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Very confident in my doctors cap... ”

Very confident in my doctors capability

Verified Patient

“Very confident in my doctors cap...”

Very confident in my doctors capability

Anonymous 07/13/2025

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Houston Methodist Primary Care Group

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Gregory Terry, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Jancy Cherian, NP - Nurse Practitioner

Mohammad Ahmed, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Trudy Istre, NP - Nurse Practitioner

Thalia Lake, DO - Family Medicine Physician

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