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

Founded in 2006 by Dr. Edward Hernandez and his wife, Tara, Fort Bend Rheumatology began as a modest single-provider practice. It has since expanded into a single-specialty group practice, boasting multiple providers across various locations.
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J. Edward Hernandez, MD, FACR

J. Edward Hernandez, MD, FACR

Founder & CEO

Ryan Valicek, MD

Ryan Valicek, MD

Rheumatologist

Nasha Nensey, MD - Rheumatologist

Nasha Nensey, MD

Rheumatologist

Deanna Elena Wallace

Deanna Elena Wallace, PAC

Advanced Practice Provider

 

Lauren Walker, PAC

Lauren Walker, PAC

Advanced Practice Provider

John Long

John Long

Chief Operations Officer

Alejandra Bernal-Racines

Alejandra Bernal-Racines

Practice Manager

Tara Hernandez

Tara Hernandez

Administrator

Chevaugn Long

Chevaugn Long

Infusion Manager

Liah Martinez, LVN

Liah Martinez, LVN

Lead Infusion Nurse

Giselle Guerra BSN, RN

Giselle Guerra BSN, RN

Infusion Nurse

Jessica Hudspeth

Jessica Hudspeth, RN

Infusion Nurse

Mary Goldenberg

Mary Goldenberg

Infusion Medical Assistant

Jasmine Soliz

Jasmine Soliz

    Prior Authorization Specialist

    Tania Benitez

    Tania Benitez

    Lead Medical Assistant

    Kristen Killgore

    Kristen Killgore

    Medical Assistant

    Victoria Sanchez

    Victoria Sanchez

    Medical Assistant

    Perla Mejia

    Perla Mejia

    Medical Assistant

    Julissa Soto

    Julissa Soto

    Medical Assistant

    Joseline Canongo

    Joseline Canongo

    Lead Patient Access Representative

    Sierra Thielen

    Sierra Mears

    Patient Access Representative

    Melissa Torres

    Melissa Torres

    Patient Access Representative

    Nancy Nava

    Nancy Nava

    Patient Access Representative

    Viridiana Duque

    Viridiana Duque

    Patient Access Representative

     

    Brandon McRae

    Brandon McRae

    Clinical Research Coordinator

    Brandi Bussey MSN, RN

    Brandi Bussey MSN, RN

    Clinical Research Nurse

    Darnesha Stonum

    Darnesha Stonum

    MSK Sonographer