About Us

Fort Bend Rheumatology Associates

What do we do?

Here at Fort Bend Rheumatology Associates, we specialize in the treatment of autoimmune diseases that affect the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. These diseases can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and potentially cause joint deformities. 

How can we help?

Dr. Edward Hernandez, Dr. Ryan Valicek, and Dr. Nasha Nensey work closely with PA Walker and PA Wallace to care for and treat our patients. Working together, we are able to meet the needs of our current patients while still accepting as many new patients as possible.

We try our best to make things convenient for our patients. We understand getting referred out for services can be difficult, therefore we offer many services right in our office. Fort Bend Rheumatology associates has an in-house lab, a suite for in-house infusion therapy, and an onsite Physical therapist.

Our goal is to help enrich our patients overall experience by helping them understand their diagnosis and then treat them accordingly in the best way possible.

We thank you for trusting us with your care.

Our Story

Fort Bend Rheumatology was started in 2006 by Dr. Edward Hernandez and his Wife Tara. What began as a small one provider practice has since grown into multi-specialty practice with multiple locations. 

J Edward Hernandez MD FACR

J. Edward Hernandez, MD, FACR

Founder & CEO

Ryan Valicek

Ryan Valicek, MD

Rheumatologist

Nasha Nensey MD

Nasha Nensey, MD

Rheumatologist

Deanna Elena Wallace

Deanna Elena Wallace, PAC

Advanced Practice Provider

Lauren Walker

Lauren Walker, PAC

Advanced Practice Provider

Marie Vo

Marie Vo, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Brandi Bussey

Brandi Bussey, RN

Clinical Services Manager

Alejandra Bernal-Racines

Alejandra Bernal-Racines

Front Office Manager

Lisa Ashton

Lisa Ashton

Billing & A/R Specialist

Jessica Diaz

Jessica Diaz

Medical Assistant

Kristen Killgore

Kristen Killgore

Medical Assistant

Mary Goldenberg

Mary Goldenberg

Infusion Medical Assistant

Angie Cabrera

Angie Cabrera

Patient Access Representative