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Sharan Allen, AGNP-C, is an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner and the founder of A.L.M.S Community Health Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. Sharan specializes in primary care for adults and emphasizes positive health outcomes for all of her patients, including individuals living with chronic disease.

Sharan received her associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) from Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She then went on to complete her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing at Walden University. 

At A.L.M.S. Community Health Center, Sharan offers compassionate, preventive care and ensures that patients receive the specialist treatments they need to manage and treat illnesses. 

As a family medicine provider, she is able to skillfully adjust and provide age-specific care that helps each of your family members thrive. Her philosophy of care is best described from a quote by Henry Ford, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is a progress; working together is success.” 

To learn more about Sharan’s approach to adult health, schedule some time to meet with her and the team at A.L.M.S Community Health Center. 

Board-certified since 1987, Dr. Garcia is a highly-trained and experienced Family Medicine physician. After graduation in 1984 from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, he completed in 1987 residency at McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation in Waco. With a special interest in gynecology, he earned certification from the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology in 1993. He opened his first office in Lancaster, Texas, then moved to Professional Office Building 2 (POB II) at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in 2003, doing business as Southwest Child and Family Medicine, P.A. until 2014. Dr. Garcia and most of his office staff speak both English and Spanish.

Brandi Burnett is a board certified family nurse practitioner with 6 years of experience all spent in community health. Brandi is a Master’s level graduate from the University of Texas at Arlington. She worked as a nurse for 8 years prior to becoming a nurse practitioner. She is a member of the American Associations of Nurse Practitioners and has a certificate in nurse education. Community health is her passion and where she feels she can make the biggest impact. Brandi is an East Texas native but resides in Dallas/Fort Worth area now with her husband and 3 children. She enjoys spending time with her family, live music, beach vacations and fitness.

Medical Director | Medical Weight Management | Internal Medicine

Dr. Michael Cherkassky has dedicated more than five decades to medicine and patient care. He began practicing medicine in 1973, building extensive experience across Internal Medicine, Oncology, Hematology, Bariatric Medicine, and Orthopedic Medicine.

Driven by a lifelong interest in health and wellness, Dr. Cherkassky began specializing in medical weight management in 1985. He wanted to develop an effective, medically guided approach to weight loss that prioritized patient health while minimizing unwanted side effects. That vision led to the development of the Sensotherapy weight loss system.

For Dr. Cherkassky, successful weight management is about more than losing pounds. His approach considers each patient's individual health, lifestyle, and needs, with the goal of helping them achieve a healthier lifestyle and improve their overall quality of life.

Today, his decades of clinical experience provide the foundation for Sensotherapy's approach to modern medical weight management and wellness care. He remains committed to providing patients with individualized medical guidance, education, and support throughout their journey.

Dr. Cherkassky has been recognized with Patients' Choice and Most Compassionate Doctor awards over the years. Those who know him, however, will tell you that his experience and knowledge are only part of what makes him special.

An appointment with Dr. Cherkassky is a unique experience. He is known for being genuinely caring and compassionate while also bringing warmth, humor, and personality into the room. He loves to joke, share a good laugh, and make his patients feel comfortable and at ease. His patients and staff have come to love not only the doctor he is, but the person behind the white coat.

After more than five decades of caring for patients, what continues to bring Dr. Cherkassky the greatest satisfaction is simple, seeing his patients happy, healthy, and enjoying a better quality of life.

 

Regina Nicholson, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology. At their offices in Mansfield, Regina has been a team member since 2021. 

Raised in Colleyville, Texas, Regina graduated from Colleyville Heritage High School. She then received her Bachelor of Science degree at Clarion University in Clarion, Pennsylvania, graduating summa cum laude. Regina majored in biology and secondary education.

Regina later graduated with an associate’s degree in medical assisting from Butler County Community College in Butler, Pennsylvania, in 2016 and began her career in Dermatology. In 2018, Regina received a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Rutgers University in New Jersey. She worked at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Dermatology Clinic treating patients, as a study coordinator for psoriasis studies, and preceptor for Physician Assistant students. She is currently a member of the Texas Association of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, and Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

Regina is excited to join the Heights Dermatology team. She practices medical dermatology and performs skin cancer surgeries and other skin procedures. Regina enjoys spending time with her family, playing board games, knitting, traveling, and reading science fiction in her free time.

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At aCELLerated Interventional Orthopedics, pain management specialist, Brian Rich, MD, provides comprehensive spine and pain management services to adults at two conveniently located offices in Decatur and Wichita Falls, TX. Dr. Rich brings more than 14 years of experience as an endurance athlete and competitive cyclist to the practice. This interest and passion carry over to his efforts in interventional pain and orthopedics.

Upon earning his medical degree, Dr. Rich completed a family practice residency with a focus on sports medicine. During his time as a resident, Dr. Rich treated various levels of athletes, including hockey players and other athletes at two Division I colleges in Louisiana.

Afterward, Dr. Rich completed a sports medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma Tulsa, where he still serves as a clinical assistant instructor today.

It was during his fellowship that Dr. Rich decided to focus on interventional pain management. He uses his previous sports medicine experience to help people find relief. Dr. Rich’s primary goal is to help each individual achieve the highest level of function possible, just as he did when treating athletes.

He’s an active member of all major interventional pain societies, as well as neuromodulation societies. In addition, Dr. Rich is skilled in fluoroscopic-guided procedures and musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided procedures.

Adults can receive comprehensive care for various musculoskeletal issues, including hip pain, knee pain, back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain. Dr. Rich also offers minimally invasive treatments, including sacroiliac joint fusion, interspinous fusion, radiofrequency ablation, and peripheral nerve stimulation.

Outside of meeting with patients, Dr. Rich regularly attends national conferences and journal club conferences with his peers. He welcomes anyone seeking comprehensive pain relief to aCELLerated Interventional Orthopedics today.