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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.  

Bryan Weddle, DC, is chiropractor who has been helping people heal from musculoskeletal injuries for over 21 years. Dr. Weddle specializes in the active release technique at Liberty HealthCare, with offices in Grapevine, Mesquite, and Plano, Texas. 

Dr. Weddle received his doctorate in chiropractic at Parker University in 1995. He is certified in the active release technique, which uses non-invasive methods to treat soft tissue and overuse injuries. While Dr. Weddle utilizes several different methods to ease pain, he is especially skilled in performing spinal manipulation under anesthesia.

At Liberty HealthCare, Dr. Weddle has extensive training and experience in rehabilitation involving the hand, elbow, spine, shoulder, knee, and foot. He can provide cervical and lumbar disc decompression, as well as chiropractic care for nerve impingement injuries, herniated discs, and sciatica. 

Dr. Weddle focuses on providing high-quality, comprehensive care to address an array of pain conditions. Combined with his friendly demeanor and compassionate care, he is always ready to help answer any questions his patients have and provide them with the answers they need.
Dr. Weddle is here to help, and every step of the way, you have his reassurance and expert guidance. 

Janet Strait, FNP-BC, is a family nurse practitioner who specializes in occupational medicine and auto accident injuries at Liberty HealthCare. Janet enjoys working with patients in Grapevine, Mesquite, and Plano, Texas, and delivering them the thoughtful care they deserve. 

Janet has been working in the healthcare industry since 1973. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Texas Woman’s University. After graduating, she went on to teach nursing at Texas Christian University. She then completed her nurse practitioner program at The University of Texas at Arlington. 

At Liberty HealthCare, Janet is driven to provide exceptional care for her patients. With her warm and welcoming bedside manner, she offers patients the individualized attention they require to heal and recover well.

Janet has been caring for patients in Texas since 1996, and enjoys the experiences and relationships she has formed with the community. She welcomes all local residents to Liberty HealthCare for chiropractic care.

Saba Shabnam, MD, FAAFP, is a board-certified family medicine physician in Grapevine, Texas, proudly serving the communities in the Dallas Fort Worth area for more than 15 years. Dr. Shabnam graduated with honors from the Dow University of Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan, in 1996. She moved to the United States and completed her family medicine training at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York City, affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. Through this residency, Dr. Shabnam served as chief resident. 

Post-residency, Dr. Shabnam moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and has been working in private practice since 2005. She works closely with specialists and physicians in other disciplines to provide her patients with the best, individualized treatment. She has special skills and interests in functional and anti-aging medicine, wellness, aesthetics, and FUE hair transplants. She is distinctive in implementing a comprehensive approach to treating simple as well as complicated illnesses. She strongly believes in helping her patients stay healthy, feel happy and keep their youthful appearance using state of the art tools for weight loss, bio-identical hormones, and aesthetics. 

Specializing in both traditional and holistic medicine, Dr. Shabnam is a proud fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, an associate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and a member of American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to the office. 

Tara grew up in Norman, OK moving to Texas to attend Baylor University where she received her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. Upon graduation, she worked in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Medical City Children's Hospital. Tara earned her Master's Degree in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington where she was an MSN Academic Scholar. Tara is completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Duke University in 2017 graduating at the top of her class. She lives near White Rock Lake with her family. Tara is bilingual and enjoys seeing patients across the lifespan. She feels that preventive care is vital in the reduction of chronic illnesses. Tara, also, has more than 16 years experience in aesthetics. She performs cosmetic injections including Botox and dermal fillers.

Providing care in Preventative Medicine with more than 40 years of experience< I am uniquely qualified to provide you with all of your comprehensive preventive and restorative medical care. The Private Practices, with an office in Southlake, Texas, offers you the convenience of always having a doctor dedicated to your unique health and metabolism. I am always available to provide you with healthy support that fits into your busy life. I specialize in health optimization, hormone replacement therapy, sports medicine, executive medicine, concussion treatment, suboxone treatment, weight loss, and much more. We are accepting new patients and can accommodate virtual appointments for patients who do not want the hassle of continually going into an office. 

Formal training includes, but is not limited to :

• Health optimization
• Suboxone Treatment (over 90% successful rate)
• Concussion (TBI)
• Preventive & Comprehensive medicine
• Restorative medicine
• Impairment evaluation
• Disability evaluation

My experience has afforded me the ability to accurately and effectively diagnose what’s not working in your body and the overall impact; addressing the origin and not the symptom. I can get your body back to operating at optimal efficiency, as well as help you take the steps necessary to prevent disease and ailments before they start.

As an experienced and trusted physician, I can accurately provide just the right amount of care, while not over or under-treating conditions. Too much, or too little, care can be detrimental to your health. My ultimate goal is to help you achieve optimal health so you can enjoy life to the fullest.