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Dr. Umejei is a board-certified family physician specializing in comprehensive weight loss and metabolic care. She takes a personalized approach to health, focusing on sustainable lifestyle changes, nutritional optimization, and evidence-based treatments to help patients achieve their wellness and weight management goals. Whether you’re looking to improve your metabolism, manage chronic conditions, or achieve lasting weight loss, Dr. Nzenwa combines medical expertise with compassionate care to guide you every step of the way.

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.

Ricardo J. Martinez, MD, is the founder and medical director of ABC Medical Center. He is proud to provide a wide range of primary care and family medicine services to patients of all ages in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Martinez was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and he started his medical studies at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Zapopan, Mexico. He then pursued specialized medical training and completed a residency in family medicine at Texas Southern University in Houston. He obtained his Texas Medical Board certification in family practice in 1995.

He takes an integrative approach to care and ensures each patient receives plenty of time during appointments. Dr. Martinez always answers patients’ questions about their condition and educates them on ways to improve their health.

He looks forward to meeting new patients and welcomes them to ABC Medical Center. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Martinez, call the office or book a consultation online today.

Melita Williams, MD, is a board-certified family and integrative medicine specialist practicing at Healing Hands Holistic Health in Plano, Texas. She offers patient-focused care for patients between the ages of 4-90. Her patients appreciate that she takes time to listen and answer questions about their conditions and treatment options. 

Dr. Williams has an extensive medicine-focused educational background. She graduated from the DeBakey High School for Health Professions in Houston, before earning her Bachelor of Science in pre-med/chemistry from the Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. 

Returning to Texas, Dr. Williams then earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She served her family medicine residency at Christus Hospital - St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, Texas. 

Dr. Williams has a lifelong interest in medicine, specifically in identifying the conditions at the root of disruptive symptoms, after watching her mother live with the challenging health problems of systemic lupus. In addition to her conventional medical training, Dr. Williams has also studied alternative medicine at the Global College of Natural Medicine in Santa Cruz, California, and the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine in San Diego. She’s board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, and she also successfully passed the board certification exam for integrative medicine offered by the American Board of Physician Specialties. 

Outside of work, Dr. Williams enjoys reading, watching movies and spending time with her husband and two children.

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.

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. 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.

 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.

Sunil Modi, MD of Express Family Clinic is board-certified in both family medicine and geriatrics, which means he’s with you every step of the way as you journey through life. His goal is to provide primary care to people in Allen, Texas and the surrounding communities. His practice is personal, experienced, up-to-date, and, above all, comprehensive.

Dr. Modi earned his medical and surgical degrees at B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. After graduating, Dr. Modi came to the United States and completed his residency at Temple University/Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania in family practice. He then completed his residency in geriatric medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Not only is Dr. Modi certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Geriatrics Society, but he also holds memberships in the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Texas Medical Association.

Throughout his education and medical career, Dr. Modi has been recognized for his customer service and awarded Best Resident and Exceptional Role Model for his residency. Dr Modi is recognized as one of D Magazine’s 2025 Best Doctors in Collin County. Dr Modi also recognized by United health as United Hero for the year 2024.

Dr. Modi, who speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati, lives in Allen with his wife and two boys. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to music, reading, and practicing yoga.

Pradeep Parihar, MD has devoted his medical career to family medicine, with a subspecialty in sports medicine, to help patients at Express Family Clinic in Allen, Texas, lead long and active lives. With a relationship-first approach, Dr. Parihar works with his patients, both young and old, to monitor their health through holistic and preventive practices that keep them functioning at their very best during every stage of life.

Dr. Parihar earned his medical and surgical degrees at Shyam Shah Medical College in India and then traveled to the United States, where he completed his residency in family practice at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. Not stopping there, Dr. Parihar received a fellowship in primary care sports medicine from St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles.

To stay abreast of the best medical practices, Dr. Parihar became certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, and he holds memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Medical Association, and the Association of American Indian Physicians.

As a testament to his caring approach, Dr. Parihar has received awards from the American Registry for the Most Compassionate Doctor and Patient’s Choice Doctor. In 2016, he also received recognition as a World’s Top Doctor.

 

About Dr. Lopez

Dr. Jaxel Lopez-Sepulveda is a board-certified family medicine physician serving men, women, and children at Clinica tu Salud in Irving, Texas. Dr. Lopez-Sepulveda is dedicated to providing his patients with compassionate, affordable, and individualized care. He founded Clinica tu Salud in 2017.

Dr. Lopez-Sepulveda was born in Puerto Rico and grew up interested in medicine and helping others. He looked up to his father, Dr. Angel Luis López Ruiz, a well-established surgeon in Puerto Rico.

At a young age, Dr. Lopez-Sepulveda realized his vocation to become a physician. His childhood brimmed with trips to the hospital where he would accompany and observe his father at work.

Since his early years, Dr. Lopez-Sepulveda has found the field of medicine riveting and believes the experiences with his father taught him the framework and principles of methodical, empathetic, and efficient care. His primary goal is to enhance patient wellness overall.

Dr. Lopez-Sepulveda aims to help men, women, and children in Irving, Texas, and the surrounding areas. His premise is that it doesn’t matter where you stand economically, you deserve access to the highest standard of medical care.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Lopez-Sepulveda can effectively communicate with a diverse group of patients. He also specializes in the prevention and management of chronic diseases.

Clinica tu Salud offers an innovative weight-loss program and has an in-office laboratory for faster test results and convenience.

When he isn’t in the office, Dr. Lopez-Sepulveda cherishes spending time with his family, friends, and his dogs. He also enjoys working out, biking, and traveling.

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.