Virtual ER · 24/7 Emergency Telemedicine & Virtual Urgent Care

Board-Certified Emergency Physicians & Nurse Practitioners Online 24/7.

Virtual ER brings a clinical conversation to the place you are. The service is provided by the physicians and nurse practitioners of Bellaire ER, a licensed freestanding emergency center in Bellaire, Texas.

Video visits · Open 24/7 · Board-certified MDs & NPs · Backed by Bellaire ER

For chest pain, severe shortness of breath, stroke symptoms, or major bleeding, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Emergency clinician ready for a Virtual ER telemedicine consultation
Clinical care, connected to wherever your day finds you.

Who provides the visit?

Your video visit is with the Bellaire ER clinical team. The service includes physicians and nurse practitioners; a booking does not promise a particular clinician or specialist.

The physical emergency center is in Bellaire, Texas. Virtual ER’s Texas and Louisiana coverage pages describe video access, not a network of local emergency centers.

Start with the person and the question.

You should be able to say what is happening in your own words, ask about the options and understand the next step. When video care is appropriate, the conversation can lead to a treatment plan. When an examination matters, it should be clear why.

Information that helps you decide.

Our guides explain the service, common health concerns and the limits of video. They are general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for a clinical assessment.

Verified Clinical Team · Backed by Our 24/7 Physical Emergency Room

Meet the Physicians & Nurse Practitioners Behind Your Care

Every video visit is conducted by our licensed physicians, physician assistants, and emergency nurse practitioners from Bellaire ER — combining 24/7 telemedicine convenience with the clinical depth of a real emergency department.

  • Dr. Mario Quintanilla, MD — Chief Medical Director · Emergency Medicine Physician
    Dr. Mario Quintanilla, MDChief Medical Director · Emergency Medicine PhysicianRice University & UTMB · Chief Medical Director, Bellaire ER

    Dr. Mario Quintanilla's career spans emergency care, medical leadership, and physician education. Bellaire ER's Chief Medical Director trained in family and internal medicine after studying at Rice University and UTMB, with emergency department leadership at St. Joseph Hospital and physician care for the Houston Ballet and Rice University athletes.

  • Dr. John K. Weinberg, MD — Emergency Medicine Physician
    Dr. John K. Weinberg, MDEmergency Medicine PhysicianCornell University & Montefiore Medical Center

    Dr. John K. Weinberg combines general surgery training with emergency department practice at Bellaire ER, evaluating and treating sudden illnesses and injuries. He earned degrees in biochemistry and medicine at Cornell and completed a general surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center before practicing emergency medicine.

  • Dr. Michelle Hong Chan, MD, PharmD, MPH — Emergency Medicine Physician
    Dr. Michelle Hong Chan, MD, PharmD, MPHEmergency Medicine PhysicianBaylor College of Medicine Chief Resident & UTHealth Houston

    Dr. Michelle Chan connects emergency medicine with clinical pharmacy and aerospace medicine. Her training includes chief residency at Baylor College of Medicine and UTMB's aerospace medicine residency, pediatric hematology/oncology pharmacy, community emergency care, and remote medicine at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.

  • Dr. Anthony Hoang Phi, MD — Internal & Emergency Medicine Physician
    Dr. Anthony Hoang Phi, MDInternal & Emergency Medicine Physician25+ Years Clinical Practice · UTHealth Houston Residency

    Dr. Anthony Hoang Phi has cared for Texas patients for more than 25 years across acute illness, emergency medicine, chronic conditions, and preventive care. He studied at the University of Houston and completed his medical degree and internal medicine residency at UTHealth Houston.

  • Dr. Syed Navaid Zaidi, MD — Family & Geriatric Medicine Physician
    Dr. Syed Navaid Zaidi, MDFamily & Geriatric Medicine PhysicianFamily Healthcare & Geriatric Acute Care

    Dr. Syed Navaid Zaidi is a family medicine physician serving Houston-area and Texas patients with a focus on adult family healthcare, acute illness management, and geriatric medicine across every stage of adult life.

  • Dr. Thuy-Khanh Ha Bui, DO — Family Medicine Physician
    Dr. Thuy-Khanh Ha Bui, DOFamily Medicine PhysicianKirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine & Hermann Hospital

    Dr. Thuy-Khanh Ha Bui practices family medicine and acute primary care. A graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Bui completed postgraduate clinical training at Hermann Hospital focusing on individual and family health.

  • Erika Navarro, APRN, ENP-C — Family & Emergency Nurse Practitioner
    Erika Navarro, APRN, ENP-CFamily & Emergency Nurse PractitionerBilingual (English & Spanish) · Emergency & Trauma Care

    Erika Navarro provides bilingual care in English and Spanish at Bellaire ER and OnPoint Urgent Care. Her 8+ years of clinical experience span emergency medicine, trauma, urgent care, and family practice after graduating from Charles R. Drew University.

  • Margaret Witt, MSN, APRN — Urgent Care & Telehealth Nurse Practitioner
    Margaret Witt, MSN, APRNUrgent Care & Telehealth Nurse PractitionerTexas & Louisiana Telehealth · UT Arlington MSN

    Margaret Witt's clinical work spans urgent care and telehealth for patients across Texas and Louisiana. With a background in emergency care, acute triage, and chronic conditions, she earned her MSN and post-master's certificate at UT Arlington.

  • Afaq Ali, APRN, FNP-C — Emergency & Family Nurse Practitioner
    Afaq Ali, APRN, FNP-CEmergency & Family Nurse PractitionerUTHealth Houston MSN · Emergency & Trauma Specialization

    Afaq Ali pairs emergency room and urgent care experience with clear patient communication. He holds bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science and Nursing and an MSN from UTHealth Houston with specialized emergency and trauma training.

  • Tasha Grissett, PA-C — Certified Physician Assistant
    Tasha Grissett, PA-CCertified Physician Assistant20+ Years Clinical Experience · Duke University PA-C

    Tasha Grissett brings more than 20 years of clinical experience across emergency medicine, urgent care, and geriatrics. A Duke University graduate with a Master of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies, she treats acute and ongoing health needs.

  • Irish Bautista, APRN, ENP-C — Family & Emergency Nurse Practitioner
    Irish Bautista, APRN, ENP-CFamily & Emergency Nurse PractitionerUTHealth Houston Emergency & Trauma · Houston Methodist Training

    Irish Bautista's emergency and urgent care background includes clinical training at Houston Methodist West and Memorial Hermann Northeast, a nursing master's degree from Charles R. Drew University, and emergency/trauma training at UTHealth Houston.

  • Keagan Mouret, APRN, FNP-C — Family & Emergency Nurse Practitioner
    Keagan Mouret, APRN, FNP-CFamily & Emergency Nurse PractitionerPediatric & Adult Acute Care · UTHealth Houston Emergency/Trauma

    Keagan Mouret cares for children and adults drawing on emergency medicine and urgent care experience. She earned her MSN at UTHealth Houston and completed a post-master's program in Emergency and Trauma Care.

  • Abimbola Lanipekun, APRN, FNP-C — Family Nurse Practitioner
    Abimbola Lanipekun, APRN, FNP-CFamily Nurse Practitioner10+ Years Direct Patient Care · UTHealth Houston Emergency Training

    Abimbola Lanipekun pairs more than 10 years of direct patient care with urgent care experience spanning infancy through adulthood. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Nursing and completed emergency and trauma training at UTHealth Houston.

  • Dr. Kevin Williams, MDEmergency & Sports Medicine PhysicianGeorgetown, WashU & Baylor College of Medicine Faculty

    Dr. Kevin Williams combines emergency medicine practice with fellowship training in sports medicine at Henry Ford Hospital. He trained at Georgetown and Washington University in St. Louis and serves as an instructor in Baylor College of Medicine's Department of Emergency Medicine.

  • Dusty Best, MSN, APRN, FNP-CFamily Nurse PractitionerCritical Care & Family Practice · UTMB MSN

    Dusty Best's nursing background spans critical care, cardiac stepdown, home health, and acute urgent care. An Ohio University graduate, she completed her family nurse practitioner education at UTMB.

Backed by Our Brick-and-Mortar 24/7 Emergency Room & CT Imaging Suite

Unlike app-only telehealth directories, Virtual ER is operated by our licensed 24/7 freestanding emergency center at 5306 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401 — equipped with on-site CT, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and STAT laboratory suites.

Bellaire ER 24/7 physical emergency center exterior at 5306 Bellaire Blvd
24/7 Emergency Center · Bellaire, TX
On-site CT scanner and advanced diagnostic imaging suite at Bellaire ER
On-Site CT & Advanced Imaging Suite
Private emergency examination room at Bellaire ER
Private Emergency Exam Suites

Your next step

Let’s talk about getting you care.

Start with a video visit. Your clinician can help you understand what can be addressed online and what needs care in person.

Sources and service information

Dr. Mario Quintanilla, MD
Medically reviewed byDr. Mario Quintanilla, MDChief Medical Director, Bellaire ER · Rice University & UTMBLast reviewed: October 2026

Virtual ER public service overview

Information updated October 3, 2026. General information does not replace your own clinical evaluation.