STD Treatment & HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis

Sexually transmissible diseases (STDs) are infections that can be passed on through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. These infections often begin through contact with infected body fluids such as blood, vaginal fluids, or semen. Most STDs can be easily diagnosed through simple tests at our clinic and treated effectively. At Lakewood Primary Care and Wellness, all STD checks, testing, and treatments are conducted in a discreet and professional manner, ensuring a caring and positive environment for our patients.

HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP):

PrEP is a groundbreaking biomedical advancement that offers effective protection against HIV when taken before potential exposure. The two commonly prescribed PrEP medications are Truvada (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg) and Descovy (tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg). Both medications are taken as one pill daily to ensure maximum protection against HIV infection. Studies show that consistent daily use can lower the risk of HIV by as much as 90%. However, its effectiveness significantly decreases if not taken consistently.

PrEP with Doxycycline for Enhanced Protection: For those at higher risk of STDs, we also recommend considering the use of doxycycline on an as-needed basis in conjunction with PrEP. Doxycycline, taken as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) at a dose of 200 mg within 24-72 hours after potential exposure, can help reduce the risk of acquiring bacterial STDs like syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. This strategy, often referred to as "PrEP 2.0," provides additional protection alongside daily PrEP.

Recommendations:

Daily PrEP: Take “Truvada” or “Descovy” daily to ensure maximum protection against HIV. Consistent use is key to maintaining its effectiveness.
PRN Doxycycline: Consider taking “doxycycline 200 mg” as a preventive measure after potential exposure to bacterial STDs. This approach can provide additional protection and peace of mind, especially for those with higher exposure risks.

If you're concerned about having a sexually transmitted disease or are interested in PrEP and PRN doxycycline as preventive measures, we encourage you to book an appointment. You can schedule an in-person visit with Dr. Kohli or opt for convenient PrEP care via telemedicine.

Make an appointment today to ensure your sexual health is well-protected.

STD Testing and PrEP in Dallas: Common Questions

Confidential STD testing and treatment, and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), from a board-certified Family Medicine physician. Same-week appointments are usually available, and most testing is covered by insurance.

How quickly can I be tested?

Usually within a few days, and often same-week. If you have had a specific exposure, call and say so — timing matters for which tests are accurate, and some situations need to be seen urgently rather than scheduled.

Is this confidential?

Yes. Everything is protected health information under HIPAA and handled like any other medical visit. If you are on a family plan and have concerns about how claims appear, tell us and we will talk through your options honestly before anything is billed.

What is PrEP and am I a candidate?

PrEP is a daily or long-acting medication that substantially reduces the risk of acquiring HIV. Candidacy depends on your risk factors and requires baseline HIV testing, kidney function testing and hepatitis B status before starting, then follow-up testing on a regular schedule while you remain on it.

Is PrEP covered by insurance?

Most commercial plans cover PrEP and the associated monitoring, and many cover it without cost sharing. Coverage varies, and assistance programs exist. Our staff verifies your benefits before your appointment and will tell you what to expect.

Do you treat partners as well?

We can see partners as patients. Depending on the infection and Texas requirements, expedited partner therapy may be an option, and Dr. Kohli will discuss what applies in your situation.

Where is your office?

8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Professional 1, Suite 516, Dallas, TX 75231, on the Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas campus at Central Expressway. Convenient to University Park, Highland Park, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Richardson and Addison. Call or text 214-810-4331.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes. We are accepting new patients, and same-week appointments are usually available.

Questions we have not covered? Call or text 214-810-4331 or book online.

Our Services

8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Professional 1, STE 516, Dallas, TX 75231

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Patient's Review

Don C.

Dr. Kohli is personable, engaged and thorough. He describes problems and solutions clearly. I don't feel like a number or a stranger. I even got my mom to start seeing Dr. Kohli.

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Excellent clinic with an amazing doctor in Raj and a great team/support staff who provide a variety of innovative/wonderful healthcare services.

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Discovery was thorough, listened thoughtfully, explained information about conditions & medication in detail, explained options, and the whole office & doctors were pleasant to deal with.

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So grateful to have found Dr. Kohli and his staff! He is everything one could want in a doctor as he is experienced, knowledgeable, & wise… and most importantly, he listens to us patients and respects the input he receives.

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I have never felt more comfortable being seen by a doctor as I do with Dr Kohli. I am able to discuss what needs to be discussed knowing I will be told the truth about what's really going on with my health.

Insurance Accepted

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and all Medicare Advantage plans — including Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield — plus most major commercial insurance plans — and we add plans regularly. If you don’t see your plan, call 214-810-4331 and we’ll verify your coverage before your visit.

Medicare & Medicare Advantage

Commercial & Employer Plans

Medicaid, CHIP & Provider Networks

Also accepted

PHCS / MultiPlan
First Health (Coventry)
HealthSmart
Superior Health Plan
Wellpoint
Medica
USA Health Network
6 Degrees Health

Full list of plans accepted

Medicare: Original Medicare; Railroad Medicare; AARP Medicare Supplement; UnitedHealthcare Medicare AARP SecureHorizons; UnitedHealthcare MedicareComplete Choice (PPO); Humana Medicare (HMO, PPO); Cigna Medicare (MA HMO, MA PPO); Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare (PPO); Molina Medicare (MA, SNP, MMP); Superior Medicare (MA, SNP, MMP); Wellpoint (MA, SNP, MMP).

Commercial and employer plans: Aetna Commercial (HMO, PPO, POS); Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas — Blue Choice (PPO), Blue Essentials (HMO, POS), Blue Advantage HMO, MyBlue Health; Cigna Commercial (HMO, POS, PPO, OAP); UnitedHealthcare Commercial (HMO, PPO, POS); UMR; Baylor Scott & White Health Plan (PPO) and BSW Access PPO; HealthSmart (PPO); Medica Choice; QuikTrip (Open Access); 6 Degrees — Fort Worth Firefighters.

Medicaid and CHIP: Texas Medicaid; Superior Health Plan (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Molina Healthcare (STAR, STAR+PLUS, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Blue Cross Blue Shield (STAR, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids, CHIP, CHIP Perinate); Amerigroup; Wellpoint (STAR, STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids); Ambetter.

Provider networks: PHCS/MultiPlan (PPO); Coventry/First Health (PPO); USA Health Network (PPO).

Plan participation can change. Call 214-810-4331 to confirm your specific plan before your first visit. We also welcome self-pay patients. Concierge membership is entirely optional and is never required to be seen.