Dr. Shade Lester enjoys providing the highest level of care to patients of all ages, ranging from infants to adults.
She is passionate about practicing quality-based medicine in a broad range of fields, specifically prevention and management of diabetes and other chronic diseases.
She has participated in the Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute and is a member of the American Academy of Diabetes Educators.
Dr. Lester is normally the initial point of contact for patients looking for general or primary medical treatment & can direct patients to a specialist when necessary. As a family doctor in Texas, Dr. Shade Lester offers complete health care for individuals & families. Family doctors may diagnose, treat, & manage a wide range of diseases, illnesses, & conditions.
Preventive medicine doctors specialize in predictive and preventive medicine. Dr. Lester is trained to educate and work side-by-side with patients to help them make choices resulting in a healthy lifestyle. This can include sticking to a nutritious diet and regular exercise regimen for optimal health. Preventive medicine can have a great effect on a patient's health by preempting future illnesses or diseases due to a healthy lifestyle and conscientious medical care.
Meharry Medical College
MD • 1998