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Tayler Long, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist at Southwest Pulmonary Associates in Plano, Texas. He is committed to providing excellent pulmonary and critical care medicine to the community.
Dr. Long earned his Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, before completing his Doctor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He went on to complete both his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the prestigious UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas.
In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Long holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership and Management from UT Dallas, equipping him with the tools to lead effectively in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. His advanced education and years of experience allow him to offer expert care in managing complex lung diseases, respiratory failure, and critical illness.
Dr. Long joined Southwest Pulmonary Associates in 2007. He has served as President of the Medical Staff at Texas Health Plano and currently holds leadership roles on the Medical Executive Committee at Texas Health Frisco. He also serves as the Director of the ICU at Texas Health Frisco, reflecting his commitment to both patient care and institutional excellence. He is has been recognized as one of D Magazine's Best Docs repeatedly, most recently in 2025.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Long is a devoted husband and father. He is married and enjoys spending time with his three beautiful children.
Kenney Weinmeister, MD is a highly experienced and board-certified pulmonologist, and critical care specialist who has been serving the community of Dallas, Texas, with distinction since 1993 as a member of Southwest Pulmonary Associates. With decades of clinical expertise and a strong academic foundation, Dr. Weinmeister is committed to delivering personalized, comprehensive care for patients with a range of respiratory and sleep-related conditions.
Dr. Weinmeister earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma, and went on to complete his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He pursued fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, one of the country’s premier academic institutions. Further enhancing his expertise in healthcare management, he also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Dr. Weinmeister has been the recipient of D Magazine's Best Docs recogniztion several times, most recently in 2025.
He holds board certifications in Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. His clinical interests include robotics bronchoscopies with early diagnosis and treatment of complex sleep disorders, as well as chronic respiratory illnesses such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and respiratory failure.
Dr. Weinmeister is known for his thorough, compassionate approach and his dedication to improving his patients’ long-term health and quality of life. His blend of clinical excellence and leadership continues to make him a trusted resource in pulmonary and sleep medicine across Dallas and beyond.
Mark Robertshaw, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist proudly serving patients in Plano, Texas. He joined Southwest Pulmonary Associates in 2023, bringing with him a wealth of clinical experience and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
Dr. Robertshaw completed his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where he was honored to serve as Chief Fellow during the 2022–2023 academic year. He completed his residency training at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, and earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia. His academic journey began at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, where he received his Bachelor of Science and developed a lifelong passion for Fighting Irish football.
Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, Dr. Robertshaw is committed to helping patients manage a wide range of respiratory conditions with leading-edge diagnostic tools and individualized treatment plans. His dedication to community service has been recognized with prestigious honors, including the President’s Volunteer Service Award and the Congressional Award, both received in 2013.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Robertshaw enjoys spending quality time with his wife and daughter, golfing, and cheering on his alma mater during college football season. He looks forward to building long-lasting relationships with his patients and their families throughout the Plano community.
Arhaanth Reddy, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist at Southwest Pulmonary Associates in Plano, Texas. He is known for his expertise in diagnosing and treating complex respiratory conditions and for delivering evidence-based care with compassion and precision.
Dr. Reddy earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, and completed his residency in internal medicine at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He went on to complete a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UT Southwestern, where he also earned a Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership and Management. His academic excellence was recognized early on with election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the prestigious Richard Mays Smith Award in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Reddy is triple board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Critical Care Medicine, Neurocritical Care Medicine, and Pulmonary Medicine.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Reddy serves as the current Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine at Texas Health Plano, where he helps shape the future of patient care, quality, and medical education.
Dr. Reddy offers a comprehensive range of advanced diagnostic procedures, including robotic bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), and integrated 3D fluoroscopy, providing patients with cutting-edge evaluation and treatment options.
He has also been the recipient of several awards, including the:
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011
Richard Mays Smith Award in Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern, 2011
Dr. Reddy chose a career in pulmonary and critical care medicine because he enjoys complex problem-solving and transforming insights into better outcomes for his patients.
Outside of medicine, he enjoys traveling, photography, reading, and, most of all, spending time with his three wonderful children.
Anthony Ortegon, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist, critical care specialist, and sleep medicine physician providing expert care to patients in Dallas, Texas. Since joining Southwest Pulmonary Associates in 2013, Dr. Ortegon has been dedicated to helping individuals manage a wide range of respiratory and sleep-related conditions with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Dr. Ortegon earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from Temple University in Philadelphia. He completed both his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.
He is triple board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Ortegon specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and sleep apnea. Dr. Ortegon has a special interest in the diagnosis of various lung pathologies requiring multiple advanced bronchoscopy procedures, including Ion robotic bronchoscopy. Overall, his clinical approach emphasizes clear communication, individualized care plans, and a strong commitment to improving his patients’ overall health and quality of life.
Known for his thoroughness and approachability, Dr. Ortegon values the long-term relationships he builds with his patients. He is proud to be part of the Southwest Pulmonary Associates team and to serve the Dallas community with integrity and expertise.
Ross Schumacher, MD, is one of the skilled pulmonologists practicing at the Southwest Pulmonary Associates location in Plano, Texas. He is a versatile and compassionate pulmonary physician who joined Southwest Pulmonary Associates in 2023. His medical journey encompasses intensive care expertise and long-term patient relationships.
Dr. Schumacher completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He then went on to complete his Doctor of Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He completed his fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and his residency at the University of Texas-Southwestern. He earned the Critical Care Fellow of the Year at UAB in 2022 and the House Officer of Excellence at UT Southwestern in 2019.
Dr. Schumacher is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Pulmonary Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has also been a member of CHEST and the American Thoracic Society (ATS) since 2020. Additionally, Dr. Schumacher is an advanced bronchoscopist with a focus on the robotic sampling of micronodules.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Schumacher finds joy in his family—married to Victoria in 2020, welcomed son Dean Wilder in 2021—and a loyal dog named Hoosier. Dr. Schumacher's interests span from Kurt Vonnegut's literature to Immanuel Kant's philosophy. He's dedicated to evidence-based medicine, writing, and passionately cheering for the Hoosiers and Cowboys sports teams.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Schumacher and the Southwest Pulmonary Associates team, call the office or request an appointment online today.
Rebecca Doebele, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care specialist who has been providing expert respiratory care to patients in Dallas, Texas, since joining Southwest Pulmonary Associates in 2008. Known for her compassionate approach and clinical excellence, Dr. Doebele treats a wide range of pulmonary conditions, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and critical illnesses requiring intensive care.
Dr. Doebele earned her Bachelor of Science in Genetics from Texas A&M University in College Station before completing her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. She remained at UT Southwestern for her residency in Internal Medicine, then pursued advanced fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Science Center.
Board-certified in both Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Doebele has been repeatedly recognized for her clinical skill and dedication to patient care. She was named a Super Doctors Rising Star in 2012 and has earned the prestigious Texas Super Doctors distinction annually from 2013 to the present. Additionally, she received the “Physician All-Star” award from the nursing and administrative staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, a testament to her leadership and collaboration in the hospital setting. Dr. Doebele has been recognized as one of D Magazine’s best doctors in 2021, 2023, and 2024. She also serves as the ICU Medical Director at Texas Health Dallas.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Doebele enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and their three children. She is proud to serve the Dallas community and is committed to helping her patients breathe easier and live healthier lives.
Gary E. Goff, MD, has come to be known as one of the leading physicians serving Dallas and North Texas families. His combination of reputable training, extensive experience, and compassionate service have set him apart, leading to long-term relationships with his patients built on trust and integrity. He specializes in the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of chronic illnesses, cardiac health, cancer, diabetes, preventative medicine, common ailments, and more.
Dr. Goff attended Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, where he completed his undergraduate degree. Following undergraduate studies, Dr. Goff moved on to Dallas to attend the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School to complete his medical degree in 1993. He underwent his internship and residency training at Parkland Memorial Hospital and St. Paul University Hospital, both prestigious medical facilities.
Following the completion of his residency program, Dr. Goff gained extensive experience serving in many roles throughout the healthcare system. He has worked in affiliation with Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, served as the medical director for both the Baylor Ellis County Community Health Clinic as well as the Pleasant Manor Nursing Center in Waxahachie, Texas, and created his own vibrant medical practice. Throughout these experiences, he has come to be seen as a caring and dedicated physician committed to community wellness.
Dr. Goff is board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a proud member of the Texas Medical Association, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Directors Association, and the Dallas County Medical Society. In addition, he has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Republican Gold Medal Award for 2002 and 2003 and the Courtesy Staff Physician at Baylor University Medical Center.
“Dr. Goff is an outstanding physician. He operates an independent medical practice. Dr. Goff’s medical judgment is Independent of outside influences and exercised solely in his patient’s best interest. Independent medical practices, like Gr. Goff’s, deserves our support as more practices are absorbed by corporate medicine.”
Dr. Gary Goff, MD
Internist
8440 Walnut Hill Ln
Suite #200 Professional Building 4
Dallas, TX 75231
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. Spitzer was just amazing helped her non english speaking patient understand that she could still enjoy life thru food by limiting quantities and what to include in diet”
Elam Health and Wellness is a modern internal medicine practice based in McKinney, Texas, offering concierge and insurance-based care to adults across McKinney, Frisco, Plano, and North Dallas-Fort Worth. The practice is led by Dr. Stephanie Opusunju—fondly known as Dr. O—who is committed to delivering premium, relationship-based healthcare rooted in warmth, trust, and accessibility.
Patients can choose between monthly membership plans or traditional insurance, with conveniences like same-day appointments, virtual visits, and a wellness-forward approach designed for busy professionals and wellness-minded individuals. Whether managing chronic conditions, navigating life transitions, or simply seeking a more personal level of care, Elam Health is built to offer peace of mind and direct access to your physician.
Dr. Stephanie Opusunju, or Dr. O, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who brings a thoughtful, relationship-first approach to modern primary care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston and completed her internal medicine residency at Methodist Health System in Dallas.
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, and now a proud Texan, Dr. O blends clinical excellence with deep empathy and a calming presence. She treats a wide range of conditions, including chronic illness, acute concerns, and preventative care, with an emphasis on treating the whole person.
Known for her warmth and candor, Dr. O is deeply committed to making medicine feel human again. Outside of the office, she finds joy in dance, exploring art and culture, getting lost in a good book, and traveling to new places. Above all, she hopes every patient leaves feeling more seen, supported, and genuinely cared for.
Chief Fellow, Interventional Cardiology: Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI
Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI
Chief Fellow, General Cardiology: Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI
Fellowship, General Cardiology: Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI
Chief Resident, Internal Medicine: Case Western Reserve University/St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, OH
Residency, Internal Medicine: Case Western Reserve University/St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, OH
Residency, Internal Medicine: Damascus University Hospitals/Al-Assad and Al-Mouasat Hospitals, Syria
Medical School, MD Degree: Al-Ba´ath University, Faculty of Medicine, Homs, Syria
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Fellow, Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
Fellow, American college of Cardiology (FACC)
PUBLICATIONS:
Alasaad et al.. "Association of Race with Long-term Outcomes in Patients undergoing Popliteal and Infrapopliteal Percutaneous Peripheral Arterial Intervention." Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2018 Oct 11. pii: S1553-8389(18)30454-8. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2018.10.014. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30401590
"Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction Treated With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Supported by Impella: Implications of Advanced Age and Refractory Shock on Outcomes" Crit Care Explor. 2021 Jun 11;3(6):e0447. doi: 10.1097/CCE.0000000000000447. eCollection 2021 Jun. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34136823/
Poster Presentations:
Alasaad Mohammad MD, Gordin Justin L. MD, Nagarajan Vijay MD and Tang W. H. Wilson MD. "Correlates of Spirometry to Invasively Measured Pulmonary Arterial Hemodynamics in Advanced Chronic Heart Failure". Poster presented at: 9th Annual Scientific meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America (September 26-29, National Harbor, MD).; National Harbor, MD. (2015).
Mohammad Alasaad MD, Anwar Zaitoun MD, Hussein Othman MD, Suzan Szpunar PhD , Howard S. Rosman MD , Rajendra H. Mehta MD MS , Hiroshi Yamasaki MD. "Association of Race with Long-term Outcomes in Patients undergoing Popliteal and Infra-popliteal Percutaneous Peripheral Arterial Interventions" Poster presented at: AHA American Heart Association (November 13th, Anaheim, CA). (2017).
Aligeti Venkata R.; South Harry L.; Hirsh Jeffrey B.; et al. "Aorto-Right Atrial Fistula Following Transseptal Catheterization and Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation". Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Vol. 23. Issue 6 Pages 659-661. June 2012.
South, Harry; Bains Jujhar; Hirsh Jeffrey . "Unusual Complication of Pacemaker Implantation/Revision: Secondary Endocarditis Due to Fracture and Embolization of an Introducer Sheath". Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. Vol 79. Issue 2, Page 339 – 343. February 2012.
South, Harry. "Knowledge is Power: Exploring the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Community Members from Mampong and Axim towards Tuberculosis". National Medical Fellowships, Ghana, West Africa. March 2009 - May 2009.
South, Harry. "A Cardiologist’s Nightmare: Secondary (iatrogenic) Endocarditis Due to a Venous Introducer Sheath". Case Presentation, American College of Physicians, Tennessee Chapter Annual Meeting. September 2010.
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