Concussion Care in Houston

Townsen Physician Group evaluates head injuries promptly, helping determine whether your symptoms are appropriate for outpatient care or whether you should be seen in an emergency setting first.

You can call our office directly or book online through our patient portal. If your injury was very recent and you are unsure of the severity, calling ahead helps our team advise you on the right next step.

Loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting, worsening or severe headache, seizures, slurred speech, unequal pupils, increasing confusion, or a period of memory loss around the injury all call for immediate emergency evaluation.

If you or someone else experiences any of these symptoms after a head injury, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 right away rather than waiting for a scheduled outpatient appointment.

Yes. As a concussion symptoms doctor, Townsen Physician Group evaluates patients whose symptoms appeared gradually, not just those seeking immediate care right after an injury occurred.

Delayed symptoms are common with concussions, and a thorough evaluation can still be valuable days later to confirm what is happening and build an appropriate recovery plan.

A head injury evaluation at Townsen Physician Group includes a review of how the injury occurred, a neurological exam, cognitive screening, and a discussion of whether imaging is needed.

This thorough process helps determine the severity of your injury and whether your recovery can be managed through outpatient care or requires further evaluation, such as a referral to neurology.

Post concussion care for lingering symptoms generally involves continued monitoring, gradual activity adjustments, and sometimes a referral to a specialist if symptoms persist beyond the typical recovery window.

Townsen Physician Group follows up regularly with patients experiencing prolonged symptoms, rather than assuming everything will resolve on its own without any further evaluation or support.

Most concussion symptoms improve within one to two weeks, though recovery time varies significantly based on the individual, the severity of the injury, and other factors like age and prior head injuries.

Some patients experience symptoms that last longer, sometimes referred to as post-concussion syndrome, which may benefit from ongoing monitoring or a referral to a specialist for further evaluation.

Yes. Townsen Physician Group evaluates your symptoms and recovery progress before providing clearance, rather than basing that decision solely on how you report feeling.

Returning too quickly can slow recovery or increase injury risk, so clearance is generally based on a gradual, monitored return to activity rather than an immediate all-clear after a single visit.

Not every concussion requires imaging. Your physician will consider your symptoms, how the injury occurred, and any warning signs to determine whether a CT scan or other imaging is appropriate.

Imaging is more likely to be recommended when certain risk factors or red-flag symptoms are present, rather than as a routine step for every head injury evaluation.

Yes. Many patients are evaluated in the emergency room first, then need ongoing follow-up care to monitor recovery, which is exactly the kind of care Townsen Physician Group provides.

Bringing any records or discharge instructions from your ER visit helps your follow-up appointment build directly on what was already assessed, rather than starting the evaluation over from scratch.

Townsen Physician Group works with a broad network of insurance providers, including Aetna, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare, HealthSmart, Cigna, and Superior HealthPlan.

Our front desk team can verify your specific coverage before your appointment, so you understand what to expect and can avoid any billing surprises related to evaluation or follow-up visits.