ABOUT DR. MANSO
Growing up in Cuba and later practicing medicine in Asia and Europe, I became familiar with many effective forms of natural healing. Nevertheless, until 1980, I practiced mostly the Western, American Medical Association type of medicine that I was taught at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
In the early 1980's an extremely knowledgeable expert in the natural healing and nutrition fields came to work with me by divine providence. She patiently and skillfully guided me through books, seminars and workshops in natural healing. She helped me to network with the right people, and taught me on a daily basis. She also introduced me to the Bible. The Scriptures rapidly transformed my philosophy, my medical practice and my life.
The results were gratifying, so I have been immersed in the study and practice of complementary medicine and the Scriptures since then. I am pleased to be able to offer our patients the most effective methods of Western as well as Complementary Medicine.
Training and Experience
- Medical Doctor Degree: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
- Board Certified Family Practice: American Board of Family Practice (1975 – 2005).
- Assistant Professor of Family Practice and Community Medicine at The University of Texas Houston Medical School since 1980.
- Listed in "Who's Who in the World" and "Who's Who in Medicine and Science" as a pioneer in Complementary and Holistic Medicine.
- Thirty-eight years of full time, intensive study and practice of medicine, including 28 years of alternative, integrative and holistic medicine
- Board Re-Certified, American Board of Family Practice by office record review and extensive written examinations in Internal Medicine, Gynecology and Pediatrics in 1983, 1990 and 1998
- Licensed Texas Board of Medical Examiners.
- Member Harris County Medical Society
- Member Texas Medical Association
- NOT A MEMBER OF THE AMA
- Rotating Internship, Memorial Baptist Hospital, Houston: 1 year
- Tropical and Infectious Diseases: 1 year OJT USAF, Vietnam
- Aerospace Medicine: 2 years OJT USAF Europe
- Orthopedic Surgery: 2 years OJT USAF Europe
- Full time practice of medicine 1970 - present
- Over 150,000 patient visits
- Over 3000 hours of Post Graduate Medical Education, earning the A. M. A. Physicians Recognition Award every year since 1975
- Former Chief of the Medical Staff at Cochran County Hospital
- Former President of Medical Staff at Tidelands General Hospital
- Has performed hundreds of surgical procedures
- Has trained and supervised hundreds of medical doctors, residents, interns and senior medical students.
Areas of Expertise
Our areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Digestive Problems: Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis, leaky gut syndrome, gas, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, mal-absorption, irritable bowel, colitis, food allergies
- Difficult, Chronic Illnesses: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), candida yeast syndrome, hypoglycemia
- Head Aches: Chronic or recurrent headaches and migraines
- Joint and Muscle Pains: Fibromyalgia, arthritis, lupus
- Nutritional Disorders: Anemias, fatigue
- Medicinal Herbs: Chinese herbs and herbal remedies
- Skin Problems: Acne, rashes, allergies, eczema
- Infants and Children: Allergies, frequent infections. We use diet and natural products and limit the use of stimulants, antibiotics, drugs, or surgery.
- Women: Bioidentical hormones for menopause, PMS and gynecological problems. We seek alternatives to prevent surgery.
- Endocrinology: Hypo thyroidism, hyperthyroidism, adrenal fatigue, andropause, hypogonadism, and low testosterone.
- Autoimmune Problems: Lupus, multiple sclerosis, thyroiditis