Prickly Pear.

HOUSTON HEIGHTS · DIRECT PRIMARY CARE

Medicine That Knows You.

Membership-based family medicine in Houston Heights. No insurance billing. Unlimited visits. Same-day access. Bilingual care.

Free to join. Takes under 2 minutes.

4216-A Ella Blvd, Houston Heights, TX
Dr. Cindy Cedillo-Ruiz, MD — Prickly Pear Family Medicine

14+

Years Practicing

6+

Years in DPC

100%

Baylor Trained

2

English + Spanish

Same-Day Access

Call or text and hear back fast. Most concerns get handled the same day.

Unlimited Visits

See Dr. Cindy when you need to. No copays. No per-visit fees.

Bilingual Care

English and Spanish, naturally. No interpreter. No missing the point.

Dr. Cindy Cedillo-Ruiz at her practice

MEET DR. CINDY

She started bridging the gap at eight.

Growing up in Houston, Dr. Cindy translated for her Spanish-speaking parents at doctor visits. She saw what care without language access feels like. That's why she became a doctor, and why this practice exists.

Read her story →

WHY DPC?

Why DPC feels different.

Traditional Insurance

  • 8–12 min visits
  • 2–4 week waits
  • Bills show up later
  • A different doctor each time
  • Complicated billing
  • No direct line

Prickly Pear DPC

  • Same or next day
  • Unlimited visits
  • One monthly fee
  • Dr. Cindy knows you
  • No insurance billing
  • Text her directly

PATIENT STORIES

What patients say.

From patients who made the switch.

For the first time, I have a doctor who actually listens. Dr. Cindy remembered details I'd forgotten to mention. You don't get that in a 10-minute visit.

Maria L., 42

Houston Heights · Member since 2022

I was skeptical about the monthly fee, but I've saved money and gotten better care than I ever did with insurance. When something feels off, I text Dr. Cindy and hear back the same day.

James R., 38

Montrose · Member since 2021

Being able to speak Spanish with my doctor means everything. Dr. Cindy doesn't just translate. She understands the culture and the family dynamics. My parents finally feel comfortable at the doctor's office.

Roberto M., 51

The Heights · Member since 2023

SIMPLE PRICING

One monthly fee. No surprises.

Ages 18–44

$95/mo

Ages 45–64

$120/mo

Ages 65+

$150/mo

Child with parent

$30/mo

No contract. Cancel with 30 days notice. Discounted labs and imaging are available separately.

No copays. No per-visit charges. No long-term contract.

24/7 AI ASSISTANT

Questions? Ask now.

Use voice or chat for quick answers about membership, pricing, and how DPC works for your family.

Prickly Pear AI

Dr. Cindy's practice · online

Speak with Dr. Cindy's AI assistant

24/7 responses · bilingual

Ready to know your doctor?

Join the waitlist, or start with a free 20-minute Meet & Greet with Dr. Cindy.

(713) 574-9821 · info@pricklypearfm.com · 4216-A Ella Blvd, Houston TX 77018