Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Leon Tio, DO, MA, FACOI, is a board-certified and fellow in Internal Medicine and Hospitalist at Clover Internal Medicine Associate in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Tio takes a “whole person”, holistic approach to care and focuses on underlying causes of an illness, rather than symptoms.
After completing his bachelor’s degree with honors in Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Tio went on to earn his Masters Degree in Bioethics and Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri. He then completed his residency in Internal Medicine with University of North Texas at Medical City of Fort Worth. In addition, Dr. Tio also received Fellowship in Internal Medicine from the American College of Osteopathic Internist for his work and dedication to Internal Medicine.
Dr. Tio has special interest in Wound Care and Hyperbaric therapy. He completed additional training and certification in Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care. Dr. Tio is currently a member of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society and performs his hyperbaric therapy at Kindred Southwest Hospital. In addition, Dr. Tio provide hospice care for patients at Universal Hospice.
Dr. Tio remained involved in his profession and is a member of several organizations to include the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, the American Osteopathy Association, and the American College of Osteopathic Internist.
Dr. Tio is passionate and a proponent for healthy lifestyle and nutrition. He enjoys providing personalized care focused on exercise, nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
Elaine Phuah, DO, MBA, FACOI, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Clover Internal Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Phuah takes a holistic approach to care and focuses on the underlying cause of an illness, rather than the symptoms. She is very hands-on and takes the time to listen to her patients to ensure they get the best care possible.
After completing her bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Phuah went on to earn her doctor of osteopathic medicine at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri, while concurrently studying for her master’s in business administration at Rockhurst University, also in Kansas City. She then returned to Texas to complete her residency in internal medicine.
In addition to internal medicine, Dr. Phuah completed additional training with the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) and is a diplomat with AAAM. She is very involved in her profession and is a member of several organizations, including the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Internists, and the Texas Medical Association.
Dr. Phuah enjoys helping her patients improve themselves from the inside out by providing personalized care focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle.
When she’s not at the office helping her patients achieve their wellness goals, Dr. Phuah volunteers her time to improve her community.
Valiant Life Medical offers neuropathy care, regenerative medicine, physical therapy, and chiropractic care in one convenient location, serving the greater Fort Worth, Texas community. The amazing team of healthcare professionals at Valiant Life Medical helps people live healthier lives through an integrative approach to healing. Essentially all of the treatment plans are covered by Medicare and other major insurance plans.
With more than 35 years of combined experience, the team at Valiant Life Medical provides specialized care to patients of all ages, from preschool-aged children to senior adults. Their medical providers excel in treating joint and muscle pain with regenerative medicine products, various Hyaluronic Acid injection products, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) joint injections. They also offer trigger point injections.
The array of integrative healing methods at Valiant Life Medical helps patients find relief from a range of issues, including neuropathy, arthritis, sports injuries, neck, and back pain, without drugs or invasive procedures.
For the best care in neuropathy, regenerative medicine, and chiropractic call Valiant Life Medical or book an appointment online today.
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Ochuele Odumosu, MD, is a board-certified family medicine practitioner and the founder of Vine Family Medicine in Keller, Texas. Through her leadership role at the practice, Dr. Ochi, as her patients fondly call her, strives to make each person feel like a valued member of the practice family.
Education has always shaped Dr. Odumosu’s life. She began her medical studies in Nigeria at Ogun State University in Ago-Iwoye before completing residency training at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Her professional experience ranges from work in a military hospital to patient care in geriatrics, gynecology, pediatrics, and respiratory medicine. Dr. Odumosu opened Vine Family Medicine in 2021 to provide a top-quality health resource to the community of Keller, Texas.
Over her years in practice, Dr. Odumosu has developed an outstanding bedside manner and excellent communication skills. She truly enjoys getting to know the patients in her care and helping them achieve their health and wellness goals.
A proud member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Odumosu is always seeking opportunities to meet with her peers and learn more about advancements in her field of practice.
Individuals and families who are searching for a warm and personable family medicine practitioner should consider coming in to meet with Dr. Odumosu to learn more about her approach to modern health and wellness.
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.
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.
Dr. Kofo Ekadi is an internist serving the Burleson, Texas area at her practice, Delta Medical Clinic. After graduating from medical school at the University of Lagos College of Medicine in her native Nigeria, Dr. Ekadi completed an internship at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, and her residency in internal medicine at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Maryland. After graduating in 1997, she practiced in Georgia before moving to Texas in 2000; she has since practiced in the Fort Worth, Burleson, and Cleburne areas. Dr. Ekadi's practice is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, to better serve the diverse population of the area. She is board-certified in internal medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians, as well as several other medical societies. Dr. Ekadi's areas of special interest include diabetes mellitus ("sugar diabetes"), bariatric medicine (weight loss medicine), hypertension and erectile dysfunction. She feels strongly that with patient education and empowerment, people can take better care of themselves and improve their health.
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.
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.
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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
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.
Dr. Brittany Lob, DNP, FNP, is a healthcare professional with a profound commitment to promoting wellness. She completed her education at Creighton University, where she not only earned her nursing degree but also received a Doctorate in Nursing Practice.
With a background in both cardiology and family medicine, Dr. Lob has dedicated her career to enhancing the lives of her patients through a comprehensive and holistic approach to healthcare. Her passion for preventative medicine is evident in her continuous pursuit of knowledge and skills. Driven by the desire to combat obesity and its related health issues, she pursued advanced education and certification from the Obesity Medicine Society, to ensure she brings the most up to date information to her patients.
Currently residing in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and their beloved dog Pickle, Dr. Lob is not only a devoted healthcare professional but also an advocate for a healthy lifestyle. In her leisure time, she finds joy in the practice of yoga, cooking, and exploring the outdoors. An avid hiker, she embraces the therapeutic benefits of nature and strives to maintain a balanced and active life.
Dr. Brittany Lob's patient-centered approach sets her apart in the medical field. She believes in treating the whole person, forging partnerships with her patients to help them achieve their health goals. Her commitment to wellness, coupled with her compassionate care.
“I have never liked going to the doctors but ever since I started to go to Dr.Lobs practice, I have been looking forward to going. It is so easy to make appointments and ask questions in the portal and they have been very fast with the responses. Everyone on the team is so nice. You won’t go wrong with coming here for your medical needs.”
Bishwas Upadhyay, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Texas Primary & Pediatric Care in Irving, Texas. Dr. Upadhyay’s philosophy in medicine is to help the body care for itself. He strongly believes in the power of preventive medicine and places high importance on the doctor-patient relationship. He is known for being attentive and articulate, and finds joy in educating and counseling his patients.
Dr. Upadhyay is originally from the Himalayan country of Nepal. He graduated from Nepalgunj Medical College in Nepal and completed his residency training in internal medicine at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where he served as a chief resident. Afterward, he joined the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine as an assistant professor of medicine and later served as an academic hospitalist and associate program director for their internal medicine residency program.
In addition to taking care of his patients in the hospital, Dr. Upadhyay also taught medical students and residents in both hospital and primary care settings. During his tenure as the associate program director at the University of Nevada, he developed a quality improvement and patient safety curriculum. He also coached and mentored residents in their quality improvement and patient safety projects.
In addition to his board-certification, Dr. Upadhyay is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and received several awards and recognitions throughout his medical career. Dr. Upadhyay is fluent in English, Nepali, Hindi, and Urdu, allowing him to better serve the diverse patient populations in his community.
Outside of work, Dr. Upadhyay loves hiking, spending time with his family, and traveling. He is also an amateur cook.
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.
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.
Pulse Care Heart and Vascular is a cardiology practice in Frisco and in Carrollton, TX, led by Dr. Kiran Kumar Mangalpally, an interventional cardiologist. Dr. Mangalpally and his team specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and vascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart attack and peripheral artery disease. They offer a wide range of services, including non-invasive and invasive cardiovascular testing, preventive cardiology, and interventional cardiology procedures
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