Dr. Stella Ekong, MD
Board-Certified Family Physician | Founder, Katy Family Medicine and Urgent Care
About Dr. Ekong
Dr. Stella Ekong is the founder and lead physician of Katy Family Medicine and Urgent Care in Richmond, TX. With over 30 years of diverse medical experience, she has built her practice around a simple but powerful belief: that every patient deserves to feel genuinely heard, clearly informed, and well cared for.
Dr. Ekong is board-certified and licensed to practice in four states Texas, Minnesota, Florida, and Indiana, a testament to her breadth of experience and commitment to meeting patients wherever they are. Whether you are a long-time patient or visiting for the first time, her approach remains the same: warm, thorough, and completely focused on your health and wellbeing.
A Truly Multilingual Provider
One of the things that sets Dr. Ekong apart is her ability to connect with patients across language barriers. She is fluent in:
- English
- French
- Spanish (conversational)
- Russian
- Ibibio
This linguistic range means patients from a wide variety of backgrounds can speak with Dr. Ekong in their own language making every visit more comfortable and every conversation more effective.
Credentials & Professional Profile
Degree
- MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Certification
- Board-Certified Family Physician
Licensed States
- Texas, Minnesota, Florida, Indiana
Experience
- 30+ Years in Family & Urgent Medicine
Languages
- English, French, Russian, Ibibio, Spanish
Specialty
- Family Medicine, Primary Care, Urgent Care
Practice
- Katy Family Medicine and Urgent Care
Location
- Richmond, TX 77407
Clinical Areas of Focus
Dr. Ekong provides care across the full range of family and urgent medicine services, including:
- Primary Care & Preventive Health Management
- Family Medicine for Children, Adults & Seniors
- Urgent Care for Acute Illness & Minor Injuries
- Telemedicine & Virtual Consultations
- Chronic Disease Management (hypertension, diabetes, etc.)
- Weight Management Programs
- IV Therapy & Wellness Infusions
- Minor In-Office Procedures
- On-Site Lab Interpretation & X-Ray Review
- Sports Physicals & Preventive Immunizations
Her Approach to Care
Dr. Ekong built Katy Family Medicine and Urgent Care because she saw firsthand how transactional healthcare had become and she wanted to do something different. Her practice is founded on listening first, explaining thoroughly, and following through consistently.
She takes time to understand not just your symptoms, but your lifestyle, your concerns, and what matters most to your health. Whether you are managing a long-term condition or walking in with an unexpected illness, you will always leave with a clear sense of what is happening and what comes next.
Her patients describe her as warm, thorough, and genuinely invested. That is not by accident it is by design.
Direct Primary Care Philosophy
Dr. Ekong is also a strong advocate for the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, which removes the barriers of traditional insurance-based medicine and gives patients a more direct, ongoing relationship with their provider. Through Katy Family Medicine’s DPC membership, patients get consistent access to Dr. Ekong without the frustration of rushed appointments or unpredictable billing.
Schedule a Visit with Dr. Ekong
New and returning patients are welcome. No referral is required.
- (832) 402-6326
- 21922 Bellaire Boulevard, Suite 600, Richmond, TX 77407
- katydoc2022@gmail.com