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Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am ready to deliver the high quality and holistic care that everyone deserves. I believe that my bedside experience as a nurse has allowed me to become more compassionate and dedicated to each patient. My background education and hospital experience has narrowed my focus in family practice, that includes the management of chronic medical conditions however I am prepared to treat any acute illnesses and complaints. Everyone deserves great care and I am ready to deliver it. God Bless you and hope to see you soon!

Kristen Laurella, ARNP is an autonomous board-certified family nurse practitioner. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from South University in Georgia, and her Master of Business Administration from the University of Delaware. Ms. Laurella has more than 20-years experience in health care and has extensive training, and advanced certifications in anti-aging, IV nutritional therapy, peptides, hormone replacement, medical aesthetics, and joint injections. In addition to a detailed health assessment and diagnostic evaluation, Ms. Laurella provides her patients with a comprehensive care plan that is individualized and unique for each patient, focusing on finding the root cause, alleviating symptoms, optimizing health and preventing further disease.

Sequoise Givens, Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, is board certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioner. She is also an author and owner of Above Average Health and House Calls company. Her scope of practice encompasses health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management of common and complex health care problems. She has over 10 years of experience in providing quality health care services in the home. She specializes in providing quality care that is reliable as well as affordable. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, watching movies, cooking, and spending time with her husband, 2 children, and her grandchild.

Essencia Family Practice and Immediate Care Clinic serves families in the Carrollton, Texas area with comprehensive, compassionate family medical care. Founded by Olusesan Olotu, MD, the family practice uses its resources to help you and your family achieve optimal health.

Dr. Olotu is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK. After obtaining his Medical degree in Nigeria, he trained in Orthopedics Surgery in various Hospitals in the United Kingdom. He then relocated to the USA and completed Residency training in Family Medicine at the renowned Howard University Hospital, Washington DC where he excelled in research and academics.

Dr. Olotu has over fifteen years’ experience of providing comprehensive quality health care in various settings including the Emergency room, hospital in-patient service and the outpatient clinic setting. He is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physician, Texas Academy of Family Physician, Texas Medical Association and Denton County Medical Society. His professional mantra is “treat others as you would like to be treated”.

The staff at Essencia encourages patient involvement in healthcare decisions and treatment processes. As a proactive participant in preventive, curative, and palliative care, together you and your doctor can achieve the best results possible.

Services at Essencia range from chronic disease management to aesthetic procedures and the doctors have wide-ranging expertise with women’s care, men’s care, diabetes, depression, and hypertension.

As an extension of their family practice, the clinic offers immediate care for minor acute illnesses and injury. The practice also offers a weight loss program and cosmetic injectables as part of their service repertoire to make you feel good inside and out.

As a primary care clinic, the practice coordinates your care in a timely, professional manner. If you’re looking for a family practice in Carrollton, contact Essencia online or over the phone to meet with their providers today.

Gaston Perez, MD, FAAFP, FAARFM, is the founder and owner of Global Family Medicine and Urgent Care in Bluffton, South Carolina. He is also the medical director of Hospice Care of South Carolina in Beaufort. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Perez is board certified in family medicine and anti-aging, regenerative, and functional medicine.

Dr. Perez received an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy at the Respiratory Therapy Institute in Miami, Florida, and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies at Miami-Dade Community College in Miami.

While studying medicine at CETEC University School of Medicine and Universidad Centro de Investigación (CIFAS) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Dr. Perez completed an externship in nephrology, emergency medicine, radiology, and pediatrics. He earned his medical doctorate from the University Eugenio Maria de Hostos in Santo Domingo.

Dr. Perez has worked in critical and intensive care units throughout the United States. He furthered his training by completing a family medicine internship at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. 

Before establishing Global Family Medicine and Urgent Care in 1995, Dr. Perez worked as an emergency room physician and medical director of several hospice and recovery centers.

Dr. Perez takes a preventive approach to care at Global Family Medicine and Urgent Care. He offers a variety of acute and urgent care services for patients of all ages, including treatment for skin rashes, UTIs, and strep throat.

Dr. Perez is committed to running a versatile practice. He provides a selection of anti-aging treatments like nutrigenomics and Protandim® Nrf2 Synergizer™, which stimulate antioxidant production. He also performs vitamin therapy to increase patients’ micronutrient levels and offers Suboxone® as a treatment for addiction.

Dr. Perez is a fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is also on the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Outside of work, Dr. Perez is passionate about staying healthy and active. He’s also a proud U.S. citizen who speaks fluent Spanish and English.

Lake Immediate Care and Clinic is a family and neighborhood medical oasis in an ever-increasing world of specialized medicine. Led by Dr. Reginald Ebirim and Dr. Eberechukwu Odoji Ibe, the experienced and knowledgeable staff includes board-certified physicians, care coordinators, medical assistants, laboratory staff, and a phlebotomist. Together, this team provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services to the community of Island Lake, Illinois.

As part of their services, Lake Immediate Care and Clinic features an on-site X-ray machine and laboratory that are crucial for helping with minor injuries and urgent care. The clinic is open every day except Sunday from 8am-6pm. Walk-ins are welcome, though it’s always a good idea to call ahead, if possible.

In addition to prompt medical attention, the highly qualified team offers annual checkups to help patients arms themselves with the best preventive practices through regular screening. Believing that the best way to stay healthy is through solid preventive care, Lake Immediate Care and Clinic features a center for medical weight loss.

Lake Immediate Care and Clinic also offers DOT exams, as well as regular school, sports, and employment physicals.

To help patients lead active, healthy lives, the team offers experienced management of most chronic diseases and works with specialists to provide ongoing medical oversight.

If you’d like to learn more about the comprehensive services at Lake Immediate Care and Clinic, call to set up an appointment or use the online booking tool.

My desire is for each patient I see to feel cared for, listened to, and important. I have learned over the past 10 years in urgent care that patients desire quick, affordable care, but also want to feel listened to. My career started in family medicine in 2011 with Baylor Scott & White. I transitioned in 2013 to emergency medicine and urgent care and stuck with urgent care when I helped open and grow Integrity Urgent Care in Bryan, TX. I'm ready to get back to the relational side of medicine by offering exceptional care here at Good Life Family Medicine and can't wait to help the BCS community with convenient, affordable, available healthcare.

Dr. Karen Architect is nationally certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a family nurse practitioner who specializes in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Weight Loss. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Texas Tech University HSC, graduating with honors, Magna Cum Laude. In 2012, she completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Texas Tech University HSC and in 2018 completed her studies by earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice at University of the Incarnate Word. She is the owner of Heart Healthy Family Practice, PLLC. where the focus is providing meaningful care and a better quality of life to our patients. Dr. Architect has provided healthcare in the greater San Antonio area for over 22 years; and is dedicated to meeting both immediate and long-term goals by developing a lifestyle plan, targeting the underlying health issues, and always putting patient’s needs first.

Board-certified primary care physician Mrinalini Kodumagulla, MD, of Wake Family Medicine, is experienced in treating adults, children, adolescents, and seniors. Her empathy, dedication, honesty, and compassion make her unique and help her take care of all her patients’ primary care needs at her office in Cary, North Carolina. 

In 1991, Dr. Kodumagulla earned her bachelor’s degree in medicine and science from Sri Venkateswara Medical University in Tirupati, India. She then went on to complete her family medicine residency at Mercy Health Partners in Toledo, Ohio. In 2008, Dr. Kodumagulla became board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. To better serve her patients, Dr. Kodumagulla also holds certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association. 

From 2005-2008, Dr. Kodumagulla was a resident physician at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. During her time there, she evaluated and treated patients in the emergency department and participated in all teaching conferences. The following year, she worked as a family physician at Tri-County Community Health Center (now known as CommWell Health) in Newton Grove, North Carolina, where she provided and managed direct patient care, trained and supervised medical students, and managed the daily operations of the patient care unit.

Since 2009, Dr. Kodumagulla has worked as a family physician at Wake Family Medicine, offering patients of all ages routine health care, including annual and school physicals, and executive health physicals. She also provides chronic health and acute care management for medical problems like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and COPD. In addition, she is a designated civil surgeon for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services through the Department of Homeland Security, making her fully qualified to perform immigration medical examinations.

In conjunction with her medical practice experience, Dr. Kodumagulla also actively participates in clinical research. She has worked as a research assistant in the fields of hematology, oncology, and sickle cell at Duke University Medical Center, and she currently conducts clinical research on hypertension and diabetes.

She looks forward to meeting new patients and guiding them on the path to better health.

Dr. Unegbu received his medical degree from Spartan Health Science University at St. Lucia, West Indies He completed his family medicine residency from Howard University Teaching Hospital in Washington DC He has experience in both inpatient and outpatient medical practice He is the present appointed City of Laurel Chief Health Officer He is a member of American Academy of Family Physicians He is a member of American Nigerian Physician Association in U.S.A He is fluent in Spanish. Igbo and English

Ari Hardin, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant at Comprehensive Arthritis Care in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Ari received her Master of Science in Medicine from Trevecca Nazarene University's Physician Assistant Program in Nashville. Prior to completing her graduate studies, she attended Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Post graduation, Ari began working at Comprehensive Arthritis Care.

When it comes to patient care, Ari is very empathetic and communicates effectively with all her patients. She works with Rheumatologists to diagnose and treat individuals with arthritis, lupus, gout, other autoimmune connective tissue diseases, and pain disorders of muscles and bones. They treat both adults and young adolescents.

Ari was brought up in a multicultural environment. She is multilingual in English, Japanese, Spanish, and French.

Ari enjoys spending time with family and friends outside of work, reading, watching movies, hiking, and practicing yoga. She is also a frequent blood and platelet donor and encourages everyone to donate blood if they are able.

As an experienced, friendly, and compassionate family care physician at Lower Merion Family Medicine in Narberth, Pennsylvania, Ritu Aggarwal, MD, is popular with patients of all ages. Dr. Aggarwal offers personalized care for patients from birth to age 99, including annual physicals, immunizations, gynecologic care, and treatment for chronic and acute conditions of all types.

Dr. Aggarwal earned her medical degree at Guwahati Medical College in India. She then went on to complete both a residency and a fellowship in advanced women’s health in the U.S. before she began practice as a family physician. Dr. Aggarwal is board-certified in family medicine.

As part of a patient-centered medical home practice, Dr. Aggarwal believes strongly in getting to know her patients on a personal level, so she can deliver the most comprehensive and customized evidence-based medical care. She focuses on both current and future whole-body wellness by treating patients for their illnesses and helping them to prevent chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes whenever possible.

Dr. Aggarwal is welcoming to patients of all backgrounds and cultures. She’s LGBTQ-friendly and truly enjoys her time with every patient.

Luis Castro, DO, is a highly skilled osteopathic physician on the team of talented doctors at Ross Medical Group in Miami. He was born, raised, educated, and trained in Florida, and prides himself on his keen awareness of the particular medical needs that affect the diverse population living in the Miami area.

Dr. Castro earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is board-certified in family practice by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Prior to his medical training, he spent 11 years working as a licensed paramedic and a licensed practical nurse.

Dr. Castro believes in a strong connection between a person’s physical, mental, and emotional needs, and practices the osteopathic philosophy of treating the whole patient rather than just attacking the symptoms of any particular disease. In his own words, “In the complex and ever-changing environment of today’s health care system, it is even more important to find a primary care physician you can trust and establish a long-term relationship with. It is my desire to make your healthcare experience the very best possible.”

For Dr. Castro, the pursuit of medical excellence is his passion and the health care needs of his patients a primary concern.

I appreciate the trust that the community of Ray has bestowed upon me as I care for them and their families. I grew up in the area and received my Bachelor of Science and Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of North Dakota. It was my privilege to return home and practice medicine in my own neighborhood.