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Ms. Christine Thorpe-Gilpin joined the Calvary team of providers in early 2024, bringing with her over 14 years of education, training, and experience.

Ms. Thorpe-Gilpin began her medical career as an RN at Cornwall Regional Hospital. She worked tirelessly for the next 10+ years, gaining valuable experience in areas such as Pediatrics with disabilities, LTAC, ICU, NICU, MICU, CICU, CVICU, IMU, wound care & pressure ulcers, home health care, neurology, life support, and many other areas of acute and chronic care medicine.

She is certified in many areas, including NIH, BLS, Advanced CLS, Nursing Preceptor, and Critical Care. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing in 2021 and her doctorate degree in February 2024.

Ms. Thorpe-Gilpin holds numerous honors and awards listed below: Daisy Award nominee x 2, Nursing Excellence Award nominee, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society award, National Society of Leadership & Success award, The Golden Key award, and Today’s Nurse- Outstanding Top Nurse in Houston, Texas. Her professional affiliations are as follows: Nurses Association of Jamaica, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Iota Eta Chi Eta Phi Incorporation Nursing Sorority, and American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Ms. Thorpe-Gilpin is currently practicing and accepting new patients in our Cleveland location. Call or come by today to establish care with her, a very knowledgeable and skilled provider.

Chris Sparkman MD is a reputable primary care physician at Sparkman Family Medicine in Shenandoah, Texas. He has a passion for providing family medicine to the Shenandoah community and meeting the needs of his patients. 

Dr. Sparkman began his education at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, receiving his bachelor’s degree in biology. Shortly after, he pursued his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. 

After earning his Doctor of Medicine, Dr. Sparkman completed a family practice internship and residency at Memorial Family Practice Residency in Houston, Texas. There, he received the Harold T. Pruessner, MD, Award for Academic Excellence in Family Practice Residency.

With more than 20 years in the medical field, Dr. Sparkman has provided inpatient and outpatient physician services at several long-term acute care facilities in Houston and The Woodlands, Texas. He also served as Sparkman Medical Staffing, Inc.'s president in Shenandoah for many years. 

Dr. Sparkman holds a Texas medical license from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, and a United States Department of Justice DEA Certificate. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice and is a member of the Texas Medical Association and the National Lipid Association. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Sparkman enjoys watching sports, gardening, photography, and playing the guitar. He passionately seeks novel ways to care for his community, using his various experiences to improve his patient’s health.

Eva Hinojosa, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Eva was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and moved to the Rio Grande Valley with her family at age 10. She graduated cum laude from St. Edwards University in Austin with a Bachelor’s in Biology in 2017. Eva received several academic scholarships throughout her academic career and maintained a position on the Dean’s List. After college, she spent her first postgraduate year working in the Emergency department and volunteering at rural clinics in Mexico and Peru. Eva then attained her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. She is bilingual and motivated to help the Corpus Christi community in their skin needs. Eva’s interest in helping the community and passion for overall skin care is what drove her to pursue a field in dermatology; her interest was further motivated during her clinical rotations. Prior to her arrival at Heights Dermatology, Eva specialized in Internal Medicine in Mcallen, Texas. She is passionate about providing evidence-based care and enjoys staying up to date with new techniques and products out in the market. She prioritizes the importance of patient education and preventative medicine.

Eva received personal training in dermatology from Dr. Alpesh Desai, DO, and Dr. Tejas Desai, DO. She practices in the areas of general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Eva is licensed by the Texas Medical Board and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. In her free time, Eva enjoys exercising, spending time with her loved ones, and traveling.

Elizabeth Finsness, or “Liza”, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Dallas, TX.

She graduated from University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She competed on UGA’s NCAA Equestrian team where she was named All-American four years, obtaining a National Championship and two SEC Championship titles. She earned her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Kentucky. Liza began her dermatology career in south Florida where she practiced general and surgical dermatology for 2 years before moving to Texas. She has since earned the title of Diplomate Fellow as a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

Being a native Floridian, Liza recognizes the importance of skin care and prevention of sun-related ailments. She is passionate about patient education and preventative medicine. She is well versed in medical dermatology as well as surgical dermatology. In her free time, she enjoys riding horses, traveling, exercise, and spending time with family and friends

Andrea Bowden, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Tomball, Texas. She joined the practice in 2022

Andrea grew up in Round Rock, TX. She graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with her Bachelor of Science in Health. She then went on to receive her Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2017. Prior to completing her graduate studies, Andrea worked as a medical assistant in dermatology which motivated her to focus her sights on becoming a dermatology PA.

Prior to her arrival at Heights Dermatology, Andrea specialized in gastroenterology at UTMB in League City, TX. She has received personal training in dermatology from Dr. Alpesh Desai, DO, and Dr. Tejas Desai, DO. She practices in the areas of general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Andrea has a passion for providing a positive bed-side manner to formulate a diagnosis. Her goal is to actively collaborate with her patients to come up with an effective treatment plan that works for each individual patient.

Andrea is licensed by the Texas Medical Board and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Texas Association of Physician Assistants, and the Texas Gulf Coast PA Association. In her free time, Andrea enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, being active, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog Norah.

Eva Hinojosa, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Eva was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and moved to the Rio Grande Valley with her family at age 10. She graduated cum laude from St. Edwards University in Austin with a Bachelor’s in Biology in 2017. Eva received several academic scholarships throughout her academic career and maintained a position on the Dean’s List. After college, she spent her first postgraduate year working in the Emergency department and volunteering at rural clinics in Mexico and Peru. Eva then attained her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. She is bilingual and motivated to help the Corpus Christi community in their skin needs. Eva’s interest in helping the community and passion for overall skin care is what drove her to pursue a field in dermatology; her interest was further motivated during her clinical rotations. Prior to her arrival at Heights Dermatology, Eva specialized in Internal Medicine in Mcallen, Texas. She is passionate about providing evidence-based care and enjoys staying up to date with new techniques and products out in the market. She prioritizes the importance of patient education and preventative medicine.

Eva received personal training in dermatology from Dr. Alpesh Desai, DO, and Dr. Tejas Desai, DO. She practices in the areas of general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Eva is licensed by the Texas Medical Board and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. In her free time, Eva enjoys exercising, spending time with her loved ones, and traveling.

Andrea Bowden, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Tomball, Texas. She joined the practice in 2022

Andrea grew up in Round Rock, TX. She graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with her Bachelor of Science in Health. She then went on to receive her Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2017. Prior to completing her graduate studies, Andrea worked as a medical assistant in dermatology which motivated her to focus her sights on becoming a dermatology PA.

Prior to her arrival at Heights Dermatology, Andrea specialized in gastroenterology at UTMB in League City, TX. She has received personal training in dermatology from Dr. Alpesh Desai, DO, and Dr. Tejas Desai, DO. She practices in the areas of general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Andrea has a passion for providing a positive bed-side manner to formulate a diagnosis. Her goal is to actively collaborate with her patients to come up with an effective treatment plan that works for each individual patient.

Andrea is licensed by the Texas Medical Board and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Texas Association of Physician Assistants, and the Texas Gulf Coast PA Association. In her free time, Andrea enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, being active, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog Norah.

Elizabeth Finsness, or “Liza”, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Dallas, TX.

She graduated from University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She competed on UGA’s NCAA Equestrian team where she was named All-American four years, obtaining a National Championship and two SEC Championship titles. She earned her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Kentucky. Liza began her dermatology career in south Florida where she practiced general and surgical dermatology for 2 years before moving to Texas. She has since earned the title of Diplomate Fellow as a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

Being a native Floridian, Liza recognizes the importance of skin care and prevention of sun-related ailments. She is passionate about patient education and preventative medicine. She is well versed in medical dermatology as well as surgical dermatology. In her free time, she enjoys riding horses, traveling, exercise, and spending time with family and friends

Creekside Wellness is an esteemed aesthetics clinic that offers customized cosmetic procedures to patients in and around Cypress, Texas. The team at Creekside Wellness is passionate about holistic treatments and cutting-edge technologies that can restore your skin’s vitality and overall confidence. The practice specializes in aesthetic procedures, including Juvéderm® fillers and Botox®, to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. 

Our hormone therapy uses bioidentical hormones that natural plant sources create to replicate your body’s natural hormones. This can help both men and women improve sexual wellness and alleviate hair loss, fatigue, night sweats, and menopause symptoms. Cutting-edge Lutronic ULTRA™ laser resurfacing and Lutronic Genius microneedling® procedures generate collagen growth, restoring skin’s volume and glow. 

IV therapy infusions provide quick and easy hydration, nutrients, and minerals and revitalize facial complexion. Integrative vitamin and supplement plans and weight loss management programs are available based on patients’ unique needs. Expert providers help identify underlying conditions and jumpstart a path to a healthier, happier lifestyle.  

Although Creekside Wellness does not take insurance, the practice accepts cash and is transparent about the costs of various treatments and plans. 

Call or use the convenient online scheduling tool to book a treatment or consultation with Creekside Wellness today. 

Dr. Qureshi is a Family Physician board certified by ABFM and has been serving the Galveston County area for the last 8 years at UTMB. 

He served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UTMB where he trained medical students and Family Medicine residents over the years. While at UTMB he received Resident Teacher Award in 2016 and Faculty of the Year Award in 2017.

His passion lies in physical and mental wellness. He is an avid runner and competes in races throughout Texas having completed two marathons and a 70.3 Ironman. This passion has sparked a desire to educate and motivate his patients to lead a healthier lifestyle. His special interests include overall health, nutrition, chronic disease management, sports medicine and weight loss.

Dr. Kyle Scarborough is a family doctor at Family Life Medical in Conroe, Texas. Dr. Scarborough offers care for the entire family, including wellness exams, diabetes care, hypertension treatment, geriatric care, well woman exam, school physicals, and pre-ops and hospital follow ups.

Dr. Scarborough is a native Texan who received his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University, College Station, and earned his medical degree at University of Texas. He completed a residency at Southwest Memorial Hospital, Houston in 1992. Dr. Scarborough moved to Conroe in 1993 to join the  Sadler Clinic. After 25 years in practice, Dr. Scarborough is now deeply tied to his community and is proud to offer the best in medical care through his private practice.

Dr. Scarborough, fondly known as "Dr. K" by many of his patients, serves patients of all ages and is happy to work with every member of your family. Call Family Life Medical anytime for an appointment with Dr. Scarborough.