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Adolphus started out his career as a young staff nurse and worked his way up. He received his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Texas Woman’s University in 2005, and subsequently obtained his master’s and doctorate degree from the same school in 2011 and 2018 respectively. Adolphus has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities and home health care homes. Adolphus believes in focusing on the whole person when caring for his patients. He is passionate about providing quality care while remaining mindful of his patients’ individual preferences and needs. In a world where everything is a trend, Adolphus is the one constant. From his love of the healthcare profession to his empathetic nature as a driving force, he remains steadfast in his abilities and passionate for the practice. Strong communication skills and a kind soul have been Adolphus assets in his long career dedicated to service.

Paul Worrell, DO, leads the team at Dallas Family Medicine in Dallas, Texas. His goal for the clinic was to create a space where he could treat the entire family. Dr. Worrell finds it incredibly rewarding to treat three and sometimes even four generations of the same family.

Dr. Worrell graduated with honors from The University of Texas at Austin before receiving his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center in Ft. Worth, Texas. As Associate Professor of Family Medicine, he has taught numerous medical students, nurse practitioners, PA students, interns, and residents throughout his career.

Knowing the entire family helps Dr. Worrell have a comprehensive understanding of each patient's needs. He believes in taking a conservative approach to treating patients, with surgery and even certain drugs being the last alternative. Dr. Worrell has hospital affiliations at the Medical City of Dallas and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.

Vijayalakshmi Raghu, MD, brings compassion and dedication for patient care to her practice at Irving Coppell Primary Care Doctors in Irving, Texas. She builds relationships with each patient who entrusts her with their medical care needs by getting to know them, listening with empathy and trying to understand their unique concerns. 

Education plays an important role in Dr. Raghu’s approach to patient-centered care. She began her studies at the University of Mysore in Mysore, India. Following her studies, she earned her medical degree from JJM Medical College in Karnataka, India. She then completed her residency training in family medicine at The State University of New York in Buffalo, New York. 

Dr. Raghu plays an active member in the family medicine community. She is currently a member in the American Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Indo-Physicians Society, Texas Medical Association and Dallas County Medical Society. In addition, she is a certified family physician by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Residents in Irving, Texas who are searching for compassionate and personable care from a primary care physician should schedule an appointment to meet with Dr. Raghu and learn more about her patient-centered care. Everyone in the family is welcomed to the practice. Dr. Raghu is also currently accepting new patients and most insurance plans.

Raghu Turebylu, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician at Irving Coppell Primary Care Doctors in Irving, Texas. Dr. Turebylu holds certifications in pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine.

Dr. Turebylu attended Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences in India for his medical school training before receiving his pediatric residency training at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute. He then pursued further training in pediatrics in New York and England. 

At Irving Coppell Primary Care Doctors, Dr. Turebylu takes a personalized approach to pediatric care. He provides compassionate health services to help newborns, children, and adolescents achieve the best health possible and monitors their growth so they stay healthy throughout their childhood years.  

He offers a full suite of pediatric care services, including preventive medicine, sick and wellness visits, chronic care management, school physicals, and childhood vaccinations. 

Dr. Turebylu is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Texas Indo-American Physicians Society, Texas Medical Association, and the Dallas County Medical Society.

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.

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. 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. 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.

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.

 

 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.

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.

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.

Dr. Julio C. Olivieri, MD
Medical Director, MyFitMed

Dr. Julio C. Olivieri is a Medical Director at MyFitMed and a highly experienced physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Preventive Health. With more than 30 years of clinical experience treating complex medical conditions—including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and metabolic disorders—Dr. Olivieri brings unmatched knowledge and dedication to helping patients achieve long-term health, vitality, and wellness.

Dr. Olivieri graduated from the University of Puerto Rico Science Campus in 1992 and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Damas Hospital in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Since then, he has cared for patients across the Dallas–Fort Worth area through both private practice and hospital care, including at Mesquite Community Hospital and Dallas Regional Medical Center. In addition to clinic work, he has provided house calls for patients in need and continues to serve multiple hospice agencies due to his deep commitment to palliative and compassionate care.

At MyFitMed, Dr. Olivieri is recognized for being highly knowledgeable and up to date with the latest research, studies, and protocols in weight loss medicine, hormone optimization, and regenerative care. His patients benefit from his evidence-based approach, where he combines advanced treatment strategies with decades of hands-on experience. Whether guiding patients through complex hormone cases, metabolic health concerns, or customized weight management programs, Dr. Olivieri is dedicated to delivering safe, effective, and cutting-edge care.

As Medical Director, Dr. Olivieri ensures that MyFitMed patients receive personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique health needs and goals. His philosophy is rooted in going above and beyond to help patients live not just longer, but healthier and happier lives.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Olivieri enjoys traveling abroad, spending quality time with his wife and three children, and exploring cultures that inspire his lifelong passion for health and wellness.

Patients seeking an expert in hormone therapy, advanced weight loss protocols, internal medicine, and geriatric care in Dallas, Frisco, Heath, and Southlake, TX can trust in the leadership and expertise of Dr. Julio C. Olivieri.