Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda

Dermatology

Our dermatologists diagnose, manage, and treat skin, hair, and nail diseases and disorders, including:

• Acne
• Actinic keratosis
• Dermatitis
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Rosacea
• Skin cancer
• Skin infections
• Warts

Diagnostic neurology

We offer routine electroencephalograms and extended evaluations on elective and acutely ill patients in the epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) as well as in the Intensive Care Units (ICU). We have a six-bed expandable EMU and capability of portably monitoring patients in most beds in the hospital. Awake craniotomy brain stimulation, Wada evaluations, and Epilepsy cortical mapping are also available. Evoked potentials, transcranial dopplers, electromyograms and nerve conduction studies are available and overseen by subspecialist. EEGs and MRIs are performed onsite.

Emergency care

We offer the Buda community quality emergency care 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the event of a medical emergency. Count on us for care for everything from chest pain to snake bites. For potentially life-threatening conditions, call 911 immediately.

Endocrinology

Our endocrinologists provide consultation, diagnosis, and management of endocrine and metabolic diseases. Endocrine disorders involve the body's over or underproduction of certain hormones, while metabolic disorders affect the body's ability to process certain nutrients and vitamins.

Conditions we treat include, but not limited to:

• Diabetes
• High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Ovarian disorder, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
• Parathyroid gland disorders
• Pituitary and adrenal disorders
• Thyroid gland disorders

Some procedures and tests we offer include:

• Bone density testing
• Continuous glucose monitoring
• Insulin pump therapy
• Thyroid fine needle biopsies and ultrasound

Foot care

Our podiatrists and foot care specialists diagnose, evaluate and innovatively treat a wide range of conditions that affect the foot, toes, and toenails, including:

• Ankle sprains
• Athlete's foot
• Bunions
• Flat feet
• Fractures
• Hammertoes
• Heel pain
• Infections
• Ingrown nails
• Neuromas
• Tendon injuries and ruptures
• Wounds 

Gastroenterology

We can not only help diagnose and treat digestive conditions and disease through a full range of advanced screening and treatment technologies available right here in Buda, but also help you make adjustments to your lifestyle to help you achieve better digestive–and overall–health.

Heart & Vascular Institute

Our team of cardiologists, surgeons, interventional radiologists on the medical staff and healthcare professionals works together to provide you quality care for a range of heart and vascular conditions.

We offer a comprehensive program that includes heart disease prevention, advanced diagnosis and treatment options and continued care and support for patients living with heart and vascular conditions.

Our services include:

• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Cardiology
• Electrophysiology
• Heart failure
• Vascular care

Imaging and radiology

We offer advanced imaging and radiology technologies to help physicians on the Baylor Scott & White – Buda medical staff make accurate diagnosis and provide quality care. We feature some of the newest imaging equipment in the Buda area.

• Arthrography
• CT scan (computerized tomography, including low-cost lung cancer CT screening)
• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
• Ultrasound
• X-ray and fluoroscopy

NeuroHealth Institute

Our neurologists, neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons study, diagnose, and innovatively treat through advanced technologies to improve quality of life most brain and spine conditions, disorders and injuries, including:

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS)
• Brain aneurysm
• Brain and spine tumors
• Concussion
• Dementia
• Epilepsy
• Essential tremors
• Headache treatment
• Hydrocephalus
• Movement disorders
• Multiple sclerosis
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Parkinson's Disease
• Pituitary tumors
• Stroke care
• Skull base tumors
• Traumatic brain injury

Orthopedics

Baylor Scott & White – Buda is the place to start finding relief for musculoskeletal disease, joint pain and other orthopedic conditions, including a special focus on sports medicine for serious athletes and weekend warriors alike.

Pain management

Our pain management specialists provide many options for comprehensive and advanced therapy and treatments focused on managing sensory and emotional impacts and restoring function brought on by different types and degrees of pain, including:

• Chronic lower back pain
• Chronic pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Low back pain
• Neck pain
• Nonspecific back pain
• Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
• Sciatic nerve pain

Pediatrics

Good health starts early. That’s why a relationship with a primary care physician on our medical staff specializing in pediatrics is vital to helping your child get off to a healthy start in life and to be there in case an urgent medical need arises. We offer care for babies through the teenage years:

• Well-child exams
• Immunizations
• School physicals
• Same-day appointments for sick kids

Primary care

Our primary care teams offer a full range of medical care for the entire family from baby to golden years. We can help keep you and your loved ones well or help you recover from illness or injury. Services our primary care clinics and physician offices offer include, but are not limited to: 

• Chronic disease management and medication management 
• Diagnostic testing and lab services 
• Immunizations and vaccinations 
• Pediatric care 
• Physicals, including sports physicals 
• Preventative health 
• Treatment for illnesses and minor injuries 
• Women’s health 

Our PCP teams are connected to all the BSWH virtual care options (from e-Visits to video visits) and BSWH specialists so that your complete health history is factored in at every touchpoint.

Read more about primary care

Pulmonology

Our pulmonologists and lung care specialists study, diagnose, and innovatively treat with advanced technology and rehabilitation offerings acute and chronic respiratory and pulmonary disorders of the lungs, airways and chest, including:

• Asthma
• Acute and chronic pulmonary embolism
• Bronchiectasis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Cystic fibrosis
• Emphysema
• Fungal infections of the lung 
• Granulomatous lung diseases
• Hepatopulmonary syndrome
• Interstitial lung disease
• Lung cancer
• Lung transplantation 
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Pulmonary vascular disease 
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Pleurisy
• Pneumonia
• Sarcoidosis
• Sleep disorders
• Smoking cessation
• Tuberculosis
• Tuberculous and nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease

Women's health

The primary care physicians on our medical staff are pleased to offer care that meets many of the special needs of women, such as general gynecological care and well-woman exams that include Pap smears, as well as provide mammogram referrals.

Community involvement

We are proud to be a part of Baylor Scott & White Health, a system invested in improving community health by addressing identified community health needs.

We invite you to read our hospitals' reports on community benefit to find out more about our financial stewardship and how we fulfill community needs as part of this exceptional network of hospitals.

Concierge and information desk

Visitor information/concierge desks are located in the main entrance of the medical center, where staff can assist you with general information, wayfinding and local eateries/hotel listings.

Dining options

Café

• Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Located on the first floor, the café offers a wide variety of hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks
• Self-service checkout is available 24/7
• Accepts cash and/or credit cards

Estimate your cost of care

Baylor Scott & White Health is an advocate for greater healthcare pricing transparency and patient affordability.

We provide a self-service price estimation tool to help you obtain accurate out-of-pocket expense estimates, along with other helpful resources to help you make more informed financial choices about your care.

Medical records

You can request copies of your medical records by completing an Authorization for Release of Information form and returning to the facility at which you received care.

Recognize an employee

Because our staff cares so deeply for those we help, there are those who often go beyond the call to provide great care.

Spiritual care

Chaplains are available in the hospital for patients and visitors.

Patients and visitors also are welcome to visit the chapel located on the first floor of the medical center.

Visitor lounges

There are designated lounges for visitors in the main lobby and on the second floor outside of the operating room. Specific areas have been designated for guests in other areas.

If you are in a large group, we ask for your consideration of other patients’ families when seating is limited.

Wireless laptops can be used in most areas by connecting to our visitor wireless network. Charging stations and outlets are also available in select areas.

The use of wireless communication devices, such as cell phones, notebooks and laptops, can interfere with medical equipment and is restricted in all patient care areas. Please restrict your use of these devices to visitor lounges and non-patient care areas.

Volunteer with us

We rely on our generous volunteers to provide several special services.

Every volunteer enhances the patient experience in some way by supporting our culture of customer service. Join the ranks of our volunteers to get involved and make a difference.