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Dr. James E. Race, M.D. of Dallas, Texas, has more than 30 years of experience. With a specialization in internal medicine, he is the go-to physician for your medical home and primary care needs. He has many long-term patients, some of whom have been with him for all 30 years.

Dr. Race is a lifelong Texan born in Houston. Dr. Races’ Mom and Dad were both educators and stressed the value of reading and education. Growing up, Dr. Race attended Strake Jesuit High School before heading to Texas Southern to study Biology. While at Texas Southern, where his dad was a professor of biology, he got involved in animal research. After graduating, he headed to Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. After medical school, he completed his internal medicine residency at Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, Ohio. After residency, he completed a year as the chief resident of the internal medicine program. Dr. Race relocated to Dallas in 1988.

While in Private practice, Dr. Race has been involved in over sixty clinical research trials. This twenty- year thirst for knowledge ties back to his parent’s support and the research skills he learned in college. This additional clinical activity has allowed him to publish papers and win research awards.

Dr. Race has served on the governing boards of over a dozen healthcare organizations, professional associations, payers, and nonprofit groups. In addition, he is on the medical staff of Methodist Dallas Medical Center. He is also a past president of the Dallas American Heart Association, where he was twice voted the volunteer of the year.

As the name suggests, Internal Medicine specialists like Dr. Race treat the whole body, so he sees patients with various complaints and health care needs. Dr. Race is available for everything from an annual checkup to treatment for an injury or illness. No matter what his patient needs, he uses state-of- the-art tools to make an accurate diagnosis and then creates an effective treatment plan. Dr. Race combines his medical knowledge and training with exceptional warmth and compassion for his patients.

About Dr. Vikas Jindal

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Viral Lathia, MD, is an interventional cardiologist at Complete Cardiac & Vascular Care in Mansfield, Texas. Dr. Lathia holds board certifications in nuclear cardiology, vascular interpretation, and interventional cardiology.

After completing his medical education at D Y Patil University School of Medicine in Navi Mumbai, India, Dr. Lathia relocated to the United States for a research experience at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. During this experience, Dr. Lathia worked with a team of mathematicians, chemists, chemical engineers, and critical care medicine attendings who were trying to make a control formula for a filtration device that removes harmful inflammatory markers during sepsis. 

He then continued his medical training, completing his internal medicine residency at Louisiana State University in Lafayette, Louisiana. He went on to do his fellowship training in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at Louisiana State University in New Orleans.

Throughout his fellowship training, Dr. Lathia continued to participate in research studies and has published or presented many of these studies to his peers. 

Dr. Lathia is committed to the well-being of the community he serves. He was a team leader during the devastating earthquake in Gujarat, India, in 2003 and volunteered at the Heymann Shelter Home in Lafayette during Hurricane Gustav in 2008. Dr. Lathia also volunteered at the Lafayette Parish Community Clinic in Lafayette during his internal medicine residency.

Dr. Lathia holds medical licenses for several states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. He speaks English, Gujarati, and Hindi.

Dr. Lathia has a special interest in cardiovascular disease because it centers around building long-lasting relationships with his patients and their families. 

At Complete Cardiac & Vascular Care, Dr. Lathia provides access to qualified, preventive care and treatment for cardiovascular-related illnesses, such as congestive heart failure (CHF), peripheral artery disease (PAD), and heart attack. He also performs minimally invasive endovascular procedures to treat complex conditions. 

Dr. Lathia lives in Mansfield with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he loves to travel, do yoga, and spend time with his family.

I am very passionate about helping my patients stay healthy by providing the tools, resources and education needed to help them make good , healthy and informed decisions. I believe that everyone has the power to improve their quality of life by making right choices about food, exercise , emotional well being and spirituality

Stephan Polansky practices functional medicine at the MyFitMed Dallas and Frisco locations in North Texas. He advocates achieving and maintaining a healthy energetic lifestyle by optimizing vitamins and hormones as well as weight management. He provides individual, customized treatments for patients with the goal of making each visit a good experience. He also helps with pain relief with a background in orthopedics and spine surgery he performs trigger point and joint injections that include platelet-rich plasma, stem cells, and other natural options.

Stephan Polansky is a physician assistant with over 10 years of experience in functional medicine, orthopedics, spine surgery, and family medicine. He received his Bachelor's Degree at the University of Texas at Dallas and graduated from the physician assistant program at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in 2012. His hobbies include cycling and other outdoor activities and spending time with his family.

Dr. Julio C. Olivieri practice Internal Medicine with special Interest in Geriatric medicine. He has had private practice in DFW are for past 20 years. He also does house calls for patients in need. He goes above and beyond in helping his patients to make their life healthy and happy.

Dr. Olivieri has been treating complex medical issues since over 30 years. His practice has included the treatment of most adult illnesses including Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart disease, etc. He also performed inpatient hospital care in several Mesquite facilities such as Mesquite community hospital and Dallas Regional Medical Center. Dr. Olivieri also provides services for multiple hospice agencies due to his interest in Palliative care. He bring his years of experience to MyFitMed to help patients live healthy life.

Dr. Olivieri completed his medical school training at the University of Puerto Rico Science Campus in 1992. He the completed a 3 year residency Program in Internal Medicine at Damas Hospital Ponce P.R. He is currently married with 3 children. His hobby is traveling abroad.

Jwalant Patel practices preventive functional medicine at MyFitMed in Dallas, Southlake, Heath, and Frisco, Texas, where he provides optimal care and offers concierge services to give each patient his full attention.

He believes in optimizing vitamins, testosterone, and other hormones to ensure you maintain a vital, energetic, healthy life and perform at your best. He also relieves pain and promotes healing of musculoskeletal problems with joint and trigger point injections, including innovative stem cell injections and naturopathic options.

J Patel is a physician assistant certified in hormone replacement. His experience includes four years specializing in hormone replacement therapies and more than five years in pain management. His patients often seek his expertise in joint injections as they recuperate from injuries.

Before moving to the United States, J Patel was a registered pharmacist in India. After relocating, he earned an MBA in Health Care Management from the University of Findlay in Ohio.

Following his desire to work one-on-one with patients, he decided to become a physician assistant and completed his studies at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

J Patel focuses on preventive health care and uses his combined training in pharmacy and as a physician assistant to develop customized treatment plans for each patient.

Besides his practice at MyFitMed, J Patel currently serves in the United States Army as an Army Reserve Physician Assistant at the officer level. When he’s not working, J Patel enjoys spending time with his wife — who is a dentist — and son. He especially enjoys outdoor activities.

Tu Clinica Arlington in Arlington, Texas, is a family medicine and primary care practice offering the best service in the area. Led by Jorge Cordero, IMG, the practice’s team of highly skilled professionals provides outstanding care to children ages 3 and up, adults, and seniors. All staff members speak fluent English, but the practice is primarily Spanish-speaking. At Tu Clinica Arlington, patients benefit from comprehensive care for all common health conditions. These include acute problems like ear infections, allergies, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), women’s health concerns such as menopause and problem periods, and chronic diseases like diabetes, thyroid disorders, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Diagnostic services available at Tu Clinica Arlington include abdominal and thyroid ultrasounds and lab tests, including sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing. The skilled clinicians also perform minor surgeries, including abscess drainage, cauterization of warts, fungal and ingrown nail removal, and suturing of minor wounds. Tu Clinica Arlington’s integrative approach ensures patients receive the most effective treatments, combining conventional therapies with complementary approaches where appropriate.  The practice also promotes preventive medicine, offering school and annual physical exams, Pap smears and other cancer screening tests, immunizations, and advice on healthy living. To find out more about the best family practice in the area, call Tu Clinica Arlington today or book an appointment online. 

 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.

Mandy Cotten, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is the owner and a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Institute for Hormonal Balance in Arlington, Texas. Mandy feels privileged to follow in her father’s footsteps — Gary Donovitz, MD, taking care of the patients he has cared for since opening the practice in 1985.

Mandy graduated from Texas Christian University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2010. While working as a Registered Nurse for five years at John Peter Smith Hospital, Mandy completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Loyola University in New Orleans. 

Mandy served on the Clinical Advisory Board for BioTE Medical for eight years and was the Director of Clinic and Research for BioTE. During her time with BioTE, Mandy was involved in the training of over 4,000 practitioners internationally and became a published author when she and Dr. Gary Donovitz’s study on Breast Cancer Incidence Reduction in Women Treated with Subcutaneous Testosterone: Testosterone Therapy and Breast Cancer Incidence Study in the European Journal of Breast Health in 2021. 

Mandy is passionate about helping her patients find the best plan of care for them and involving patients in their health and decisions surrounding it. Mandy’s goal is to help patients feel the best that they can feel.

When not caring for patients and running the office, Mandy loves spending time with her family, including her two children, Rylie & Ashton, and her husband, Casey. 

From Wichita, Kansas, Kara Kramer, ARPN, MSN, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner at the Institute for Hormonal Balance in Arlington and Prosper, Texas. 

Kara is a bioidentical hormone specialist who loves creating treatment plans that help her patients look and feel their best. She aims to empower her patients to take control of their health by providing them with the support, guidance, and tools they need to reach their goals. 

Kara completed her Bachelor of Science in nursing at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas. She then worked in the clinical setting for several years before returning to school, earning her Master of Science in nursing at Wichita State University in Wichita. 

She’s a board-certified family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Kara is also a certified BioTe® provider.

Kara lives in Haslet, Texas, with her husband, Travis, and two children, Joey and Khloe. In her free time, Kara enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and living life at the lake.

Dr. Shahram N. Sani is an internist in Dallas, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area. He has been in practice between 11-20 years.

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. Meenu Jindal with Comprehensive Pediatric Care feels privileged to care for the children and adolescents in the areas of Dallas and Sunnyvale, Texas. She combines her experience as a mom with her expertise as a pediatrician to connect with kids of all ages. Her goal is to promote health and wellness through preventive and sick care. Her areas of expertise include childhood obesity, weight management, and mental health evaluations, including ADHD.

Dr. Jindal received her medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, then completed residency training in pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, which has been recognized as one of the top 25 best pediatric training programs in the United States.

Dr. Jindal has been recognized throughout her career by her peers and patients. In 2007, she received the Meg Colgan Award for Excellence in Pediatrics; and in 2015, she was recognized as one of the “Favorite Docs of Hudson Valley” by Hudson Valley Parent magazine. Dr. Jindal is a board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Jindal now happily calls Dallas her home. When she’s not helping her patients, Dr. Jindal enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, family, and friends.

Dr. Meenu Jindal with Comprehensive Pediatric Care feels privileged to care for the children and adolescents in the areas of Dallas and Sunnyvale, Texas. She combines her experience as a mom with her expertise as a pediatrician to connect with kids of all ages. Her goal is to promote health and wellness through preventive and sick care. Her areas of expertise include childhood obesity, weight management, and mental health evaluations, including ADHD.

Dr. Jindal received her medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, then completed residency training in pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, which has been recognized as one of the top 25 best pediatric training programs in the United States.

Dr. Jindal has been recognized throughout her career by her peers and patients. In 2007, she received the Meg Colgan Award for Excellence in Pediatrics; and in 2015, she was recognized as one of the “Favorite Docs of Hudson Valley” by Hudson Valley Parent magazine. Dr. Jindal is a board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Jindal now happily calls Dallas her home. When she’s not helping her patients, Dr. Jindal enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, family, and friends.