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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.

About Dr. Vikas Jindal

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Dr. Vikas Jindal brings his expertise in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease to the team at HeartPlace Baylor Heart & Vascular Hospital. He welcomes new patients and continues to provide compassionate, individualized care to current patients at his office in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Jindal offers comprehensive cardiovascular care with expert diagnosis and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and high cholesterol and provides advanced intervention to treat arrhythmias and repair cardiovascular disease.

After receiving his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Jindal relocated to Rochester, New York, for residency training in internal medicine at the University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital. He also completed fellowship training in cardiology and interventional cardiology at the University of Rochester. Over the course of his medical training, Dr. Jindal has published in The Journal of Clinical Hypertension and presented numerous studies at professional cardiovascular conferences.

Dr. Jindal maintains active membership in the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Society of Hypertension.

Dr. Jindal's office is conveniently located in the heart of Dallas, in the center between Oak Lawn, Uptown, the Design District, Kessler, Cedars, South Dallas/Fairpark, Old East Dallas, and Knox/Henderson. Call or request an appointment online today!

Dr. Jindal holds board certifications in:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Internal medicine
• Interventional cardiology
• American Society of HTN
• Nuclear cardiology
• RPVI Vascular Interpretation

Dedicated, board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Physician with over eight years of post-training clinical experience across primary care and hospital medicine. Combining comprehensive clinical expertise with advanced training in metabolic health, Dr. Jayaraman provides evidence-based, compassionate virtual care tailored to the Texas patient community. Passionate about addressing the root causes of chronic illness, they specialize in integrating sustainable lifestyle interventions with cutting-edge medical management to drive lasting health transformations.

Clinical Expertise & Achievements

• Comprehensive Internal Medicine: Eight years of versatile clinical insight, balancing four years of acute hospitalist medicine with four years of dedicated primary care.
• Lifestyle & Metabolic Medicine: Board certified in Lifestyle Medicine (DipABLM, 2025), focusing on disease prevention, reversal, and proactive wellness.
• Advanced Weight Management: Currently undergoing specialized, ongoing training in Obesity Medicine, with board certification anticipated by the end of 2026 to further elevate evidence-based weight management protocols.
• Licensure: Licensed in Texas and Georgia, delivering high-quality, accessible care via dedicated telemedicine platforms.

Care Philosophy

"True health isn't just the absence of disease; it's the cultivation of daily vitality. By integrating clinical medicine with sustainable, everyday habits—nutrition, movement, and mindfulness—we empower individuals to take authorship of their own health journeys."

Core Competencies for Livingspring

• Chronic Disease Optimization: Expert management of hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, lipid disorders, and metabolic syndrome.
• Medical Weight Loss: Integrating lifestyle modification, behavioral coaching, and pharmacotherapy to address obesity safely and effectively.
• Seamless Telemedicine Delivery: Experienced in building strong, empathetic patient connections and driving clinical compliance through a virtual care model.

Interests & Endeavors

• Wellness & Movement: A dedicated practitioner of yoga and structured strength training, integrating daily mindfulness and core stability into a demanding professional routine.
• Healthcare Innovation: Passionate about evolving the patient care model through accessible, patient-centered clinical designs.

Dr Uchenna Aduba is a board-certified internal medicine physician born in the Country of Nigeria but has been living in the USA for over 25 years. Dr Aduba attended high school in Mississippi, where he was voted student council president prior to attending college in Texas. Dr Aduba attended the University of Texas at Austin and is still a passionate Longhorn to this day. He did his training at Texas A & M College of Medicine on an academic merit scholarship for all 4 years. He then did his internship and residency training at the University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center for 3 years. During his time at Houston, Dr. Aduba trained at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Hermann, and the county hospital Lyndon B Johnson. During his training at the county hospital, Dr. Aduba became well-versed in serving the underprivileged and low income patient while providing outstanding care. After graduating from Dr Aduba did nephrology training at Stanford University. While at Stanford, Dr Aduba did preliminary research work on maintaining patency and access of AV fistula and AV graft. Dr Aduba then relocated back to Texas to serve as a primary care physician.

               In his free time, Dr. Aduba enjoys running. He has run in 5-6 half marathons and several 10ks. He has even placed first overall for his age group in a 10k race. Additionally, he has lived in the Ivory Coast, Tunisia bring an empathetic approach and care to all of his patient regardless of their background, customs, or heritage. Dr Aduba is always considerate of the patient’s perspective and always practices evidence-based medicine. Dr Aduba is pleased and grateful to join the outstanding team and network of the LivingSpring Family Medical Center. Dr Aduba is an avid Christian and attends church regularly on Sundays. Dr Aduba has received several Catholic sacraments and enjoys singing hymns in church.

 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.

About Dr. Koney

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Aruna Koney, MD, is an internal medicine specialist in Dallas, Texas, who provides comprehensive care for adults at her private practice in the White Rock Lake area. She focuses on diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic health issues. Dr. Koney takes an integrative approach to treat the whole person, rather than just their symptoms, and offers preventive care to help patients maintain longevity and quality of life.

Dr. Koney is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Sri Venkateswara University in India. She went on to complete her internship and residency in internal medicine at Central Texas Medical Foundation in Austin.

Known for her compassionate approach to patient care, Dr. Koney values the time she spends with each patient and getting to know more about their health care needs. She is highly skilled in creating short-term and long-term treatment plans for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, and depression. Her programs focus on evidence-based treatments and holistic care to promote total health and wellness.

As a primary care provider, Dr. Koney also offers same-day sick visits to help patients avoid the inconvenience of emergency room visits. She makes herself available after hours to treat acute and unexpected health issues.

In addition to providing chronic disease management and preventive care, Dr. Koney is credentialed as a NAMS-certified menopause practitioner (NCMP) to address the issues that impact the lives of women transitioning through their menopausal years. She specializes in women’s health, offering in-office pelvic exams and Pap smears.

For reliable, compassionate care from a primary care doctor, schedule a consultation today with Dr. Koney by calling her office or by requesting an appointment online now.

Dr. Jindal earned her medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Los Angeles and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center, one of the top 25 pediatric training programs in the U.S.. She is also a clinical faculty member at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she helps train future pediatricians.

Her dedication to children’s health has been recognized through numerous awards:

🏆 "Mom Approved" Pediatrician by Dallas Child Magazine (multiple years in a row)
🏆 Meg Colgan Award for Excellence in Pediatrics (2007)
🏆 Named "Favorite Doc of Hudson Valley" by Hudson Valley Parent Magazine (2015)

Dr. Jindal is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and is known for her compassionate, family-centered approach to pediatric care.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Jindal is affiliated with some of the leading pediatric hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth, ensuring that her patients receive top-tier care when needed:

🏥 Children’s Medical Center Dallas and Plano
🏥 UT Southwestern Medical Center
🏥 Baylor University Medical Center

These affiliations allow her to provide comprehensive pediatric care, collaborate with top specialists, and ensure seamless hospital care when necessary.

Why Choose Comprehensive Pediatric Care?

If you're searching for a pediatrician in Dallas, Sunnyvale, Mesquite, Garland, Lake Highlands, Lakewood, Lochwood, Forney, Heath, or Rowlett, our clinic offers:

✔ Newborn & Infant Care – From the first checkup to milestones in development
✔ Pediatric Wellness Exams – Routine visits for vaccinations, growth monitoring & screenings
✔ Sick Visits & Same-Day Appointments – Care for colds, flu, ear infections, and more
✔ ADHD & Mental Health Evaluations – Holistic assessments for attention, behavior & mood concerns
✔ Childhood Obesity & Weight Management – Personalized nutrition & activity plans
✔ Seasonal Allergy & Asthma Care – Diagnosis and treatment of wheezing, chronic cough, and food allergies

We understand that parents want the best pediatric care for their children, which is why we offer personalized treatment plans that focus on both preventive care and holistic wellness.

Your Local Pediatrician Near Me – Serving Families Across DFW

Dr. Jindal is proud to serve families in:

📍 Pediatrician in Dallas (Lake Highlands, Lakewood, Lochwood)
📍 Pediatrician in Mesquite
📍 Pediatrician in Sunnyvale
📍 Pediatrician in Garland
📍 Pediatrician in Rowlett
📍 Pediatrician in Forney & Heath

Our conveniently located clinics ensure that families searching for a top-rated pediatrician near me can receive high-quality, compassionate care close to home.

For patient-centered, comprehensive family medicine care, trust board-certified practitioner Vijaya Nama, MD, at her practice in Mesquite, Texas. Dr. Nama offers a compassionate touch when it comes to her patients, ranging in age from 2+.

Regardless of who you are, Dr. Nama makes you feel like a member of her own family. She provides expert medical care with a smile and has a tangible compassion for everyone.

Dr. Nama completed her family practice residency at St. Louis University in Missouri and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and she is the recipient of numerous teaching awards, including “Best Teacher for Nurse Practitioners.” Dr. Nama is also fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Dr. Nama lives in Plano, Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and elderly mother, who she cares for daily. Make an appointment at her office for efficient, affordable, and complete family medical care.

About Us

Fondly referred to as “Dr. Chuck” by patients and colleagues, Chuck Osuagwu, MD, provides comprehensive internal medicine care to patients at Centerville Medical Center. At the office in Garland, Texas, Dr. Osuagwu is passionate about finding and correcting the root cause of illness, not just the symptoms. He is board certified in internal medicine and has been in practice for over 10 years.

Dr. Osuagwu attended medical school at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where he was awarded numerous honors. He later completed his internal medicine residency at UT Southwestern working at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas VA hospital, and Zale Lipshy University Hospital.

Dr. Osuagwu currently maintains active staff privileges at Baylor Medical Center Garland, Dallas Medical Center, and Lake Pointe Medical Center. He was voted among D-Magazine‘s Best Doctor for 2015 and 2016.

At Centerville Medical Center, he practices comprehensive primary care medicine and treats each patient as a unique individual. Dr. Osuagwu believes that every person can improve their health and live a happier and more productive lifestyle. His approach emphasizes preventive care, weight loss, nutrition, exercise, hormone balance, adrenal and thyroid health, and allergy treatment as pillars of wellness.

Dr. Osuagwu uses his unique knowledge to guide patients through age-related symptoms to alleviate chronic illnesses and to help them live healthier and more vibrant lives. In addition, Dr. Osuagwu specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of joint pain and neuropathy.

The clinic is multidisciplinary and depending on your condition, referral to nearby specialists is available.

To schedule your appointment at Centerville Medical Center, call the office or simply book online today.

Harman P. Kaur, MD is a Board-Certified Physician who practices Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology at Belt Line Medical Clinic for patients in Mesquite, Garland, Forney, Sunnyvale, and the surrounding areas in the DFW Metroplex. She provides individualized care for all common medical conditions including specialized treatment for diabetes, hypertension, cancer prevention, allergies, asthma, obesity, high cholesterol, anemia, thyroid disorders, COPD, and sleep apnea. She understands that not all patients are the same, and customizes solutions to health problems that are specific to each person's overall social, and physical needs.

Dr. Kaur has worked at various hospitals and clinics in the Dallas-Fort Worth area including Baylor Hospitals, Texas Regional Medical Center, and the Cancer Institute of Dallas in Duncanville, Texas. She opened Belt Line Medical Clinic in an effort to provide personalized health care that is rooted in dignity, compassion, respect, and quality for every patient. Truly meaningful changes in health and wellness can only be achieved with a partnership between the patient and doctor where there is complete trust and buy-in to the overall health plan. Under the care of Dr. Kaur, you will always play an active role in all health care decisions.

Dr. Harman P. Kaur has trained at some of the best training programs in the country. Before coming to the US, she finished medical school at Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi, India where she graduated in the Top 10% of her class. She completed her internship at the Internal Medicine Residency Program in Spokane, Washington (an affiliate of the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, WA) and then her Residency at SUNY-Buffalo Internal Medicine Residency Program in Buffalo, NY. Her Fellowship Training in Oncology was at the nationally - acclaimed Wilmot Cancer Institute in Rochester, NY. This experienced was followed with a Faculty Position at Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY before moving to the Dallas area with her family. She has also co-authored various book chapters in medical textbooks which are used in teaching programs across the country.

Dr. Kaur is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi. In her free time, Dr. Kaur enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering time at the local Sikh Temple where she focuses on her faith, Sikhism. 

John Melek, MD, MSC, is a highly experienced, board-certified physician leading the team at The Beloved Medical Clinic, Pain and Spine in Dallas, Texas. He has specialized expertise in both internal medicine and interventional pain management. 

Dr. Melek graduated from the University of Alexandria Medical School in Egypt. He then finished his general surgery residency and two-year colorectal fellowship. Dr. Melek then relocated to the United States and completed an internal medicine residency at Mercy Hospital, affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Melek is an active member of the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN), as well as the American Association of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP).

Dr. Melek is dedicated to helping patients overcome chronic pain and regain their physical independence. He focuses on treating complex musculoskeletal and spinal conditions with safe, minimally invasive, non-surgical therapies designed to keep patients out of the operating room. 

By combining his advanced clinical training with a deeply compassionate and holistic approach, Dr. Melek creates personalized care plans that address the root causes of discomfort and significantly improve your overall quality of life. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Melek, call The Beloved Medical Clinic, Pain and Spine, or request an appointment online today. 

Our clinic is led by Henna Xiang, MS, APRN, NP-C. Henna has been working as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner for over 25 years in the hospitals, home health, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, health insurance company, and primary care clinic. She serves as a Graduate Nursing Clinical Education Specialist at University of Arlington. She also founded a non-for-profit organization “International Health Education Alliance” to promote health and education around the world. Henna is a proud mother of three wonderful children. Henna is actively involved in her church and her community. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, photography, and flower arrangement. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Temple University Master of Science in Nursing, Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Texas Woman’s University

Vijayalakshmi Raghu, MD, brings compassion and dedication for patient care to her practice at Irving Coppell Primary Care Doctors in Irving, Texas. She builds relationships with each patient who entrusts her with their medical care needs by getting to know them, listening with empathy and trying to understand their unique concerns. 

Education plays an important role in Dr. Raghu’s approach to patient-centered care. She began her studies at the University of Mysore in Mysore, India. Following her studies, she earned her medical degree from JJM Medical College in Karnataka, India. She then completed her residency training in family medicine at The State University of New York in Buffalo, New York. 

Dr. Raghu plays an active member in the family medicine community. She is currently a member in the American Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Indo-Physicians Society, Texas Medical Association and Dallas County Medical Society. In addition, she is a certified family physician by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Residents in Irving, Texas who are searching for compassionate and personable care from a primary care physician should schedule an appointment to meet with Dr. Raghu and learn more about her patient-centered care. Everyone in the family is welcomed to the practice. Dr. Raghu is also currently accepting new patients and most insurance plans.

Demonstrates competence and knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients of all ages with wound needs. Provides consultation for individuals with altered skin integrity (i.e., pressure ulcers, draining wounds) to develop an individualized plan of care and attain expected outcomes. Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding skin care, wound management, and draining wound management. Care of diseases such as Diabetes/Hypertension/Thyroid/Asthma, etc.

I am very proud and honored to be a practicing physician in your community. My staff and I believe in providing the best medical care for our patients. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of California, Davis. I graduated from Creighton Medical School in Omaha, Nebraska and completed my residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Louisiana State University - at Charity Hospital, in New Orleans. For five years, I was Chief of Urgent Care at Kaiser Permenente for the Dallas Region. Since 1997, I have been an attending Physician at Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC) in Garland, TX - A Division of Parkland Health and Hospital System. Currently, I am an attending physician at Children’s Hospital. In addition, I have hospital privileges at Richardson’s Regional Medical Center. When I am not in my office, I am with my two children who give me deep joy and happiness. We currently live in Richardson Texas.