Carlos Guerra, Jr., M.D., P.A. is a private practice facility devoted to outpatient clinical treatment and research. Dr. Guerra has been in private practice for over 10 years. Because the practice provides both a clinical and research setting, patients may receive treatment regardless of their ability to meet criteria for a research protocol. Patients are educated regarding their treatment options and can be confident they will receive best practice care without having to be referred elsewhere. Those patients who do meet criteria for a particular research protocol receive ongoing medical monitoring, medication, and long-term follow up care through the practice.

Carlos Guerra, Jr., M.D., P.A. is able to conduct Phase II, III, or IV clinical trial on Scheduled 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, or 5 medications, non-scheduled medications, or over-the-counter medications in an outpatient setting.

Current studies include a Bipolar (Adult and Adolescent) and an Adult AD/HD study. A Major Depression study with Eli Lilly and Company is scheduled for a Summer 2004 launch.

Sponsor companies and CROs include GlaxoSmithKline, Shire, Ortho-McNeil, Eli Lilly and Company, and PPD. A Bipolar Study with Healthcare Communications Group is pending.

Carlos Guerra, Jr., M.D., P.A. is a 2,800 sq. ft. facility with dedicated space for monitors and patient research with a very large and comfortable waiting room. The facility has a separate exam room for physical exams, laboratory drawing, and ECG monitoring. We have a 400 lb. FDA approved "storage vault" for securing narcotic medications. Our facility meets all required safety and fire standards.

Our facility is ideally located on the west side of Houston in the Westchase Business District near Beltway 8. It is accessible to public transportation. Within a 5-10 mile radius, there are 4 general hospitals, 2 psychiatric hospitals, and 1 residential facility.

Carlos Guerra, Jr., M.D.
Principal Investigator
Board Certified in Child and Adult Psychiatry

Dr. Guerra has been in private practice for over 13 years. In addition, he was the Medical Director for the Child and Adolescent Units at Memorial Spring Shadows Glen Hospital and was later promoted to the position of Hospital Medical Director. Dr. Guerra was the youngest ever to hold such a position for what was the largest psychiatric in-patient facility in Houston. Currently, he is the Medical Director for Memorial-Hermann Psychiatric Response Team for Memorial City Hospital and Katy Medical Center. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Guerra’s areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder, AD/HD, Major Depression, Schizophrenia, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and Tourette’s Disorder.

Diana Ramirez, MSN, PMHNP
Study Coordinator

Mrs. Ramirez has over 20 years of practicing psychiatry in an in-patient and out-patient setting. She has been practicing as a nurse practitioner for nearly 7 years.

Sara Wood, MSN, PMHNP
Study Coordinator

Mrs. Wood has over 8 years of clinical experience in in-patient and out-patient settings. She has been practicing as a nurse practitioner for nearly 2 years.

Currently, patients are drawn exclusively from the practice. The practice draws from all socioeconomic classes. Dr. Guerra is fluent in Spanish and employs bilingual office staff; therefore, the practice also has the ability to draw Spanish speaking-only patients. The practice also draws significant referrals from the following:

• Tourette’s Society
• Depressive Bipolar Support Alliance
• Memorial-Hermann Psychiatric Response Team
• Social Service Agencies
• Public and Private Schools
• Practice Web Site www.cbtxi.com
• Mental Health Practitioners
• 12-Step Substance Abuse Support Groups
• Public and Private General and Psychiatric Hospitals

Practice uses a Central IRB
Highly favorable results from audits
To date, no screening failures
Closely meets or exceeds maximum enrollment

CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.

• Major Depressive Disorder
• The Treatment of Adolescent Patients with Schizophrenia

For more information, please contact:

Diana Ramirez, MSN, PHMNP or Sara Wood, MSN, PHMNP
Clinical Coordinators
Carlos Guerra, Jr., M.D., P.A.
9701 Richmond Avenue
Suite 200
Houston, TX 77042 USA
Phone: 713-840-7956
Fax: 713-840-7957
E-mail:

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Last updated on August 21, 2008