I wanted to become a part of MDVIP because Dr. Mefford became a MDVIP doctor. He was my Aunt's and Mother's doctor (before MDVIP) and then became mine! His whole Office Team (thank y'all too!) treats me with respect and kindness and love and I am so grateful to have him as my doctor! He is never in a rush during my appointment and he'll explain in detail anything I need to… See more
Ivan N. Mefford, MD, PhD
Richmond, TX 77469 Get Directions
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Dr. Mefford's Credentials
University of Texas, Memorial Family Practice
Houston, TX
Family Practice 1995-1998
Chief Resident 1997-1998
University of Texas, Memorial Family Practice
Houston, TX
1995-1996
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, NC
Doctorate of Medicine 1995
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor of Philosophy, Analytical Chemistry 1978
Honors
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry 1974
Honors
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Beta Kappa Chi, Scientific Honor Society
Presidential Citation: National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education 1987
Chief of Staff, OakBend Medical Center 2004
Burnet, P.W., Mefford, I.N., Smith, C.C., Gold, P.W. and Steinberg, E.M., Hippocampal 5-HT1A Receptor Binding Site Densities, 5-HT1A Receptor Messenger Ribonucleic Acid Abundance and Serotonin Levels Parallel the Activity of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adr
Mefford, I.N. and Wade, E.U., Proton pump inhibitors as a treatment method for type II diabetes, Medical Hypotheses, 73, 29-32, 2009.
Mefford. I., Crouch, M.A. and Wade, E., Effect of concomitant proton pump inhibitor therapy on type 2 diabetes control, Family Medicine, 42 (suppl 2), 2010
Crouch, M.A., Mefford, I.N. and Wade, E.U., Proton pump inhibitor therapy associated with lower glycosylated hemoglobin levels in type 2 diabetes, J Am Board Fam Med, 25, 50-54, 2012
Mefford, I.N., Mefford, J.T. and Burris, C.A., Improved diabetes control and pancreatic function in a type 2 diabetic after omeprazole administration, Case Reports in Endocrinology, Volume 2012, Article ID 468609, 2012
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Mefford
Dr. Ivan Mefford is an avid basketball fan including his own history of playing basketball during his childhood. He has put together a March Madness challenge for all of his patients to selectively choose what team they think will win the March Madness tournament!
It shows how much he wants his patients to share a common theme under his watchful care and it is truly appreciated by… See more
Dr. Ivan Mefford is always willing to talk to me whether I am really sick or not , to boost my spirits and make me feel better....some time in ones life you need that !..Even small steps will get you where you are going
Dr. Mefford is a warm, kind person who always has time to not only discuss your issues but also has time for a chat. I completely trust his ability to help in any aspect of my health.
A little over three years ago, I was diagnosed with a serious blood problem, which would require me to be constantly monitored by a Physician who specializes in blood disorders. As I don't live in the immediate vicinity of a major city, that would have meant constant trips to Houston for labs, treatments, etc. Dr. Mefford and my specialist agreed to work together and Dr. Mefford has gone above… See more
There is only one thing to say about Dr. Mefford. He is THE BEST. Always ready with answers, always have time.
Dr. Ivan Mefford took care of my husband until he passed away 11 years ago and myself all these years; I met him many years ago and his bedside manner was perfect. I just have to say knowing him and going to his clinic has helped me in every way possible and his office Staff and nurses are equally nice; What doctor would come with his nurse all the way to where a patient lives and do blood… See more
recently when I was feeling so bad....a bronchial infection and cough, he came to my home in a retirement community to test for the flu etc....he cares
Dr.Mefford is more than our doctor, so much more... We’ve been a MDVIP family with the doc since we moved to Richmond, TX. Matter of fact, we saw him twice the first week we moved in with out then 5 year old. Today that kid is 13, and healthy thanks to Dr. Mefford. He’s always been just a call away through our son growing up and having a broken leg, several bouts with the flu, cuts, scrapes… See more