Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
My goal is to make my clients feel good about themselves. LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD while bringing out the better version of yourself. We use the most advanced technology in the market. We provide comprehensive assessment with the best treatment that meets your needs. It gives us joy when our clients are satisfied.
Risha Kopel, MD is a board certified provider in Internal Medicine. She graduated from Brown Medical School and did her residency at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. She has done research in cardiology and obesity treatment.
Dr. Kopel has won scholarly awards for Internal Medicine from the American College of Physicians and has been voted one of the best doctors in Dallas in D Magazine. She has a special interest in preventative health and women’s health. She is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Kopel has privileges at Medical City Hospital and Methodist Richardson Hospital.
Contact the office or request your appointment online with Dr. Risha Kopel today.
Hania Alaidroos, MD is a family medicine provider practicing at Arbor Green Family Medicine in Dallas, TX. Dr. Alaidroos provides a wide range of medical care for her patients including Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Weight Loss, FAA Medical Exam, Geriatric Care, Women's Health, Urgent Care, and Adult Medicine.
Dr. Alaidroos completed her residency through the UT Southwestern Residency Program at Methodist Healthcare System in Dallas, Texas. She was chosen as Chief Resident of her program and earned top academic honors during her residency. Dr. Alaidroos has worked as a medical doctor since 1990.
Dr. Alaidroos was chosen by D-Magazine as "Best Doctor in Dallas/Fort Worth" in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. She was also awarded the "Patient's Choice Award" for the year of 2008. Only 5 percent of the 720,000 active doctors in the U.S. are chosen for this prestigious award.
Contact the office or request your appointment online with Dr. Alaidroos today.
Empower your health with Dr. Shari Spitzer. Dr. Spitzer is a board-certified family physician whose career has spanned more than 25 years guiding patients through recovery from cardiac surgery, coronary artery stenting, and post-myocardial infarctions using the power of exercise. As she observed how lifestyle changes positively impacted her patients' overall health, Dr. Spitzer decided to pursue the field of lifestyle medicine.
Now fully certified in both family medicine and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Spitzer is passionate about providing holistic healthcare and lending her expertise to Southwest Mind & Body Care in Dallas, TX. She leads a team of holistic wellness specialists using clinically proven therapeutic lifestyle interventions alongside natural medicine to treat and prevent chronic conditions. Dr. Spitzer is ready to help you make some positive changes to your health and wellness. She can help set goals and make life-changing choices.
When she’s not helping patients, Dr. Spitzer is exercising, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
“Dr. Spitzer is amazing. I love her energy and spirit, her detailed information and conversations medical and spiritual, and i so much hate to see her go.But I understand. She will sincerely thoroughly be missed.”
Dr. Niti Randhawa is a Board Certified in Family Medicine and has been a practicing physician for 20 years. She is a proud native of Plano, Texas where she graduated from Plano Senior High School in 1988. She did her undergraduate training in pre-med at Baylor University in Waco, Texas where she earned a BA in Biology in 1992. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1996 where she was classmates with Dr. Chrisette Dharma. She then completed her residency in family medicine in 1999 at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, one of the most prestigious family medicine programs in the state of Texas.
Dr. Randhawa chose medicine as her lifelong calling at a very early age when it became clear that she had a deep desire to help others, especially those who suffered from illness and disease. Throughout her medical training and career, she developed a deep interest in combining traditional, natural medicine with proven complementary and alternative methods for healing. She continues to study and pursue this exciting side of medicine, because she feels strongly that both sides are necessary for helping patients to achieve optimal health and well-being. After completing her medical training, Dr. Randhawa was honored to work with a well known Complementary and Alternative Medicine physician in North Texas to hone in on this cutting edge aspect of medicine. Dr. Randhawa brings her insight and training to Southwest Family Medicine Associates so we can continue to offer our patients the most advanced medicine.
When Dr. Randhawa is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her son, and her dog, a 200-pound Great Dane. She enjoys traveling, exercising, playing the piano and has an ongoing quest and thirst for knowledge.
Dr. Prachi Thapar is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and a DFW native. She grew up in Flower Mound, TX, and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her medical school education at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. Subsequently, Dr. Thapar completed her Family Medicine residency at UT Southwestern in Dallas, where she developed a robust clinical background and a deep understanding of patient care.
She became a Family Medicine doctor as it provided the opportunity to be on the frontline of preventive healthcare, working as a part of a collaborative effort to establish long-lasting relationships with patients of all ages and diverse backgrounds to understand their unique narratives. Her commitment to her patients goes beyond mere treatment; she strives to empower them and to work together towards a shared vision of equitable health and well-being.
Dr. Thapar also has a strong interest in structured healthcare advocacy efforts and is dedicated to addressing health disparities and promoting inclusive care that respects and acknowledges the varied experiences and needs of her patients.
In her free time, Dr. Thapar is an avid dancer and amateur painter. She enjoys reading the latest mystery novels, attempting to solve challenging crossword puzzles, and traveling.
Dr. Prachi Thapar is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and a DFW native. She grew up in Flower Mound, TX, and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her medical school education at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. Subsequently, Dr. Thapar completed her Family Medicine residency at UT Southwestern in Dallas, where she developed a robust clinical background and a deep understanding of patient care.
She became a Family Medicine doctor as it provided the opportunity to be on the frontline of preventive healthcare, working as a part of a collaborative effort to establish long-lasting relationships with patients of all ages and diverse backgrounds to understand their unique narratives. Her commitment to her patients goes beyond mere treatment; she strives to empower them and to work together towards a shared vision of equitable health and well-being.
Dr. Thapar also has a strong interest in structured healthcare advocacy efforts and is dedicated to addressing health disparities and promoting inclusive care that respects and acknowledges the varied experiences and needs of her patients.
In her free time, Dr. Thapar is an avid dancer and amateur painter. She enjoys reading the latest mystery novels, attempting to solve challenging crossword puzzles, and traveling.
A graduate of UT San Antonio, “Dr. J” (as she is known to her patients) joined us in 2004. Dr. Jaiswal heads our care coordination and outreach program that ensures the highest quality of care and customer service. She gets much joy in caring for those who are in need, and is known for her loving and compassionate bedside manners, especially when caring for the elderly. Her clinical emphasis is on managing hypertension and heart disease. Outside of work Dr Jaiswal enjoys spending time with family and friends.
“I don’t usually leave reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience. The majority of the staff are consistently rude, despite me always treating them with kindness and respect.
I kept returning solely because of my doctor, Dr. Ashitey, who I love. However, since she was booked until May, I had to see Dr. Jaiswal. After waiting an hour and a half, she dismissed my concerns as a mental issue rather than addressing them professionally. As a Black woman, this kind of dismissal in medical settings is unfortunately all too familiar.
When I pointed out that she had filled out my paperwork incorrectly, she denied it and sent nurses in to further dismiss me. One nurse was particularly unprofessional — redirecting the conversation to her own issues instead of addressing my concerns.
I will not be returning to this office. It’s a shame, because one great doctor shouldn’t be surrounded by this level of unprofessionalism.”
Dr. Monica Ramirez is a Dallas native who has just completed her residency at UT Health San Antonio.She is excited to be back in Dallas and thrilled to be joining Southwest Family Medicine Associates.
Dr. Ramirez pursued Family Medicine as it allows her to form trusting and long-lasting relationships with patients and their family members. She is a strong believer of the “whole person” approach which is at the heart of family medicine and an advocate of education and preventive medicine.
Sarah Ashitey, MD is board certified in Family Medicine and provides comprehensive care both for the individual and family. She brings a patient-centered personal touch into every encounter and believes that each patient’s unique story is central to the healing process and path to wholeness and wellbeing.
She obtained her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and completed her residency at the esteemed John Peter Smith Hospital residency program. It is here that she gained the tools needed for broad spectrum family medicine as well as an unparalleled experience in procedural training.
Consequently Dr. Ashitey is able to offer her patients a wide array of services from her skill set including but not limited to chronic disease management, joint injections and dry needling, laser therapy and hormone therapy.
She heads up the Sexual Healing and Wellness programs at Southwest Family where we offer Adam and Eve packages using laser and PRP shots for Penile Enhancement and Vaginal Rejuvenation.
Dr. Sarah has an integrative philosophical background, so she works with the whole person to combine meds, and other natural modalities to get the best results.
In her spare time, she enjoys storytelling, travel, and playing tennis. She has a special interest in community health and development and lends her time outside of clinical hours to community-based research and various community health initiatives.
After completing her residency in 1999 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Dallas, Dr. Dharma single handedly grew her small medical practice into Southwest Family Medicine Associates (SFMA). As the medical director, she brings her passion for innovative and cutting edge technology to the practice, and worked to secure recognition of SFMA as a “medical home” from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)-an elite accreditation which only 1,500 clinics in the nation hold. Dr. Dharma has a “no stone left unturned” philosophy to medicine, which has earned her a strong following of patients. She also believes that prevention is the key to good health, which lead her to establish our on-site wellness center in 2014. Her dedication to medicine is represented by the multiple board positions she holds, including president of her local chapter to being on the board of the national Texas of Physicians- (TAFP). As an associate clinical faculty member at UT Southwestern, she has taught medical student for over 15 years. In her spare time, she enjoys cross-fit, Capoeira martial arts, and spending time with ther family.
“The entire staff was great, even during my short visit. I rushed through due to some timing issue (which was respected) and they still took care of my needs and answered all of my questions. I look forward to other visits and conversations about my health.”
Dr. Chrisette Dharmagunaratne, MD
Family Physician
8877 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75235
4.84(485)
4.86
(101)
Maryline Ongangi, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner 19.8 mi
Maryline Ongangi, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Primary Care Practitioner at the private medical practice Primecare Family Practice in Arlington, Texas. Ms. Ongangi, who also goes by “Maryline,” is a trusted and reliable nurse practitioner based in the Arlington area. She feels fortunate to be serving the community she calls home.
Maryline attended Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, Texas, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree. Next, she attended Texas A&M University in College Station, where she achieved her Master’s Degree in Family Nursing.
Patients see Maryline for various reasons, including chronic disease management, acute visits, sports physicals, well woman exams, testosterone therapy, minor procedures, and pediatric consultations.
She is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient's situation, and she adapts her consultations and treatment options appropriately to accommodate individual needs and concerns. She believes in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to maintain and improve lifelong health.
Besides caring for patients, Maryline enjoys spending time with her family and gardening. She has two dogs, and they, too, like to help in her garden, especially when they decide to sample a few of her vegetables. Maryline has a wonderful husband and three beautiful kids.
“The last 6 years with Dr. Maryline has been the most personalized care I have ever received. She continues to follow-up on my issues & provide the most up-to-date techniques. After my family physician retired, I had many troubles with multiple doctors before finding her. Highly recommended!”
Maryline Ongangi, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
1001 N. Waldrop Dr.
Suite 801
Arlington, TX 76012
4.86(101)
4.81
(38)
Mr. Lewis Nyantika, Certified FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner 19.8 mi
Lewis Nyantika, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Practice Nurse Practitioner and Primary Care Practitioner at Primecare Family Practice in Arlington, Texas. Mr. Nyantika, who also goes by “Lewis,” prides himself in providing high-quality, compassionate, and individualized care that is both accessible and affordable.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, Texas. Next, he achieved a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA).
Lewis holds a national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a family nurse practitioner.He thoroughly enjoys his work, helping patients in different areas of medicine, including the Emergency Room, Outpatient Urgent Care, and Primary Care. He specializes in Chronic Disease Management, Primary and Multi-Specialty Care, and Family Medicine. Lewis is fluent in both English and Swahili and looks forward to serving you.He is currently accepting new patients.
Yasir Ahmed, MD, is a dual-board certified internal and family medicine specialist at MyHomeDoc Telehealth, where he offers online virtual doctor appointments to patients across Texas.
Dr. Ahmed is a compassionate and highly skilled medical doctor who is deeply committed to the well-being of his patients. With a strong background in internal and family medicine, he provides a comprehensive approach and ensures that his patients receive the highest quality care.
Dr. Ahmed earned his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Miramar, Florida. After graduating, he completed his internal and family medicine residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, where he was chief resident.
Dr. Ahmed’s dedication to staying up-to-date with the latest medical advancements and his emphasis on patient education make him a trusted healthcare provider in his community. His warm and empathetic approach to patient care has earned him the respect and gratitude of patients and colleagues.
Dr. Ahmed is adept at managing a wide range of medical conditions and collaborating effectively with a patient-centric approach to ensure his patients feel comfortable and informed during their medical journey.
“Dr. Yasir Ahmad is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions. His service and follow-up with the pharmacy were speedy. I was able to pick up the medication at my local pharmacy within a couple of hours.
I highly recommend him!”
Dr. Yasir Ahmed, MD
Internist
600 W 6 th Street
Fourth Floor #1048
Fort Worth, TX 76102
5.0(12)
5.0
(3)
Dr. Michael Tran, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgeon 23.5 mi
Michael V. Tran, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and certified wound care specialist in Arlington and Dallas, Texas. With 20 years of experience, Dr. Tran serves the Dallas-Ft. Worth & Arlington, using a broad range of innovative foot and ankles treatments. From everyday foot and ankle ailment and trauma to diabetic and wound care.
Dr. Tran first completed his undergraduate studies at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. After graduating he enrolled in Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Upon graduation, Dr. Tran completed a three-year foot and ankle medicine and surgery residency in Pennsylvania and Ohio, where he treated thousands of complex foot and ankle disorders. He later sought advanced training in ankle arthroscopy, foot and ankle reconstruction, trauma, and complex deformity correction utilizing the Ilizarov External Fixation Method—used to treat a breadth of bone and soft tissue problems in patients.
With a strong interest in diabetic limb salvage, Charcot reconstruction, sports medicine, and flat foot correction, Dr. Tran ultimately continued his education and became a board-certified wound care specialist, giving him the skill and experience to treat his patients with the highest quality care possible.
Despite working on extremely complex cases, Dr. Tran treats every patient with the utmost care and respect. Whether they arrive at his office with an ingrown toenail or a complicated ankle deformity, Dr. Tran creates the perfect individualized treatment plan for any foot and ankle ailment.
Dr. Tran is always acquiring new techniques to treat his patients and shorten their recovery time. That’s why he created a new stem cell therapy technique for bunion surgery that leaves patients with minimal scarring. Under Dr. Tran’s care, patients can rest assured that they are in good hands.