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Dr Skinner, a life long resident of North Texas, graduated with honors from Abilene Christian University, with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He then attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree. Following medical school, he completed a residency in Family Medicine from Texas Tech Health Science Center in Lubbock. Dr Skinner specializes in family medicine, and has experience in advanced wound care and hyperbaric medicine, emergent and urgent care, occupational medicine, and physical medicine and rehab, and esthetics. His goal is to help patients live happy, healthy, active lives at any age by promoting healthy lifestyles. Dr Skinner is married and has three sons. He enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities, and being involved with his local church community.

Milly Liss, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Family, Aesthetic, Regenerative Medicine and Wound Care Specialist. Trained exclusively under world-class physicians, she has mastered advanced procedures including liposuction, non-surgical body contouring, facial rejuvenation, regenerative therapies, hormone optimization, and medical weight loss. As a certified wound care specialist, she delivers expert, evidence-based treatment for complex wounds, achieving exceptional healing outcomes. Recognized as a respected instructor, Milly educates and mentors fellow medical professionals in cutting-edge aesthetic, regenerative, and wellness techniques. Her approach merges the precision of medical science with the artistry of aesthetics, ensuring safe, natural, and enduring results. Renowned for her meticulous skill, compassionate care, and commitment to innovation, she sets a gold standard in patient care, wellness, and medical education.

Tariq Mallick, MD, MBA, is the board-certified family medicine physician at Family Care & Wellness in Allen, Texas. Dr. Mallick takes a patient-centered approach to care focused on prevention and wellness, in addition to chronic health conditions. He views his relationship with his patients as a partnership, providing the support, guidance, and tools his patients need to optimize their health and well-being. 

At Family Care & Wellness, Dr. Mallick is part of the UT Southwestern/TexasHealth Resources provider network. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in human biology from the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Mallick went on to complete his Doctor of Medicine at the Universidad Iberoamericana School of Medicine in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 

He continued his medical training at Mercy/Mayo Family Medicine Residency Program in Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated with a degree from the Mayo Clinic graduate school of medicine.

A life-long learner, Dr. Mallick went on to earn his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Iowa’s Henry B. Tippie School of Management in Iowa City, Iowa. 

Dr. Mallick has more than 15 years of experience in a variety of settings, including hospitals and clinics. He also served as a medical director for ten years, overseeing several physicians and participating in committees focused on quality care and patient safety.

Dedicated to sharing his knowledge with future physicians, Dr. Mallick was also an associate professor and precepted medical students from Des Moines Medical University during their clinical rotations.

Dr. Mallick spends his free time outdoors. He enjoys staying active through hiking, carpentry, and tennis.

Stacey L. Maddox, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) dedicated to providing holistic, evidence-based care across the lifespan at North Texas Internal Medicine Specialists in Plano, Texas. With over a decade of experience as a registered nurse in diverse clinical settings—including burn intensive care, wound care, and COVID-specific medical-surgical units—Stacey brings a deep understanding of acute and chronic care management to her practice.

She earned her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner from The University of Texas at Arlington, where she also completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Stacey’s clinical training included 720 hours of hands-on experience in family primary care, solidifying her commitment to preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and patient education.

Stacey’s extensive RN background includes leadership roles as a charge nurse and preceptor in the Burn ICU at Parkland Hospital and specialized wound care experience at Lifecare Hospital of Dallas and Texas Health Resources. She is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and holds active licensure as an APRN and RN in the state of Texas.

A proud member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Texas Nurse Practitioners Association, Stacey is passionate about empowering patients to make informed health decisions and improve long-term wellness outcomes. Her dual background in nursing and economics uniquely informs her practical, outcomes-driven approach to healthcare delivery.

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.

Bari Oderinde, MSN, APRN, FNP-C has a diverse clinical background spanning several years. From working as a Trauma Nurse to working in Skilled Nursing Units, visiting various Assisted Living Facilities to help prevent and reduce elderly hospitalizations. She has practiced in healthcare since 2007.. She has honed the skills in diagnosing and treating acute and chronic health conditions, conducting comprehensive health assessments, and promoting preventative care. She also has had a deep understanding of the importance of collaboration with patients and their family members, empowering them to actively participate in their healthcare journey with Geriatric Medicine. Her dedication to providing quality care is complemented by excellent communication skills, which foster a strong patient-provider relationship built on trust and respect. She actively contributes to healthcare outreach programs, raising awareness and improving healthcare access for underserved populations.

I completed my residency at Howard University in Washington, DC and Mount Sinai in Chicago, Illinois. After residency, I began practicing family medicine at Health Partners in Minnesota, where I remained for over 12 years. During my time at Health Partners, I fostered meaningful relationships with patients and their families. I enjoyed the interactions and more importantly, learned from them. In Texas, I plan to continue the same practices. Throughout my career, I have received numerous honors and awards including being nominated for the Minnesota Family Physician of the year award in 2008 and 2009. I was also featured as a guest physician on the “Doc Hollywood” TV show series, hosted by HealthPartners from 2013-2014. We educated viewers on diverse medical conditions which they selected.

Dr. Ebere Israel Azubuike, MD ("Dr. Izzy"), is a family doctor serving patients of all ages at Mercy Family Clinic in Dallas, Texas. He has about 15 years of experience, and he specializes in primary care and family medicine. 

Dr. Izzy Azubuike graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in Galveston, Texas, in 2005. He completed his residency at the Methodist Health System Dallas, Texas, in 2008.

After finishing his formal education, Dr. Azubuike started initially as a hospitalist, seeing patients at various hospitals in Dallas area. During this period he realized that most of his hospital patients do not have a primary care doctor. For this reason, he opened his private practice, Mercy Family Clinic, (M.F.C.) in 2010. His main purpose was to start early preventive care with holistic approach to treatment, hence decreasing the need for these patients to go back to the hospital. He regularly sees every member of the family, and he’s proud to establish long-term relationships with everyone, from young children to seniors. Appointments with Dr. Azubuike aren’t rushed, and he ensures that all your questions are answered during each visit.

Dr. Azubuike understands the diverse health needs that families have. He takes time to understand each individual to diagnose their health conditions better and make the best recommendations for their treatment. He employs compassion and empathy in his art and that’s why his patients love him so much.

Dr. Azubuike is affiliated with the Methodist Health System in Dallas, Texas, and UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Trust Dr. Azubuike and his team at Mercy Family Clinic to provide the best evidence based medical care to you and your family.