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Doctor Kouri is a lover of people. He comes to us from a background of practicing urgent care and occupational medicine for the last seven years. He was the managing physician of an integrated care clinic in San Diego, CA. Prior to specializing in urgent care, he practiced family medicine for nine years in the US Navy at Camp Pendleton, CA and private practice on an Indian reservation in Temecula, CA. He, his wife, and five sons recently moved to Fort Worth, TX to grow the family and practice integrated functional medicine at our clinic. He welcomes new patients and looks forward to seeing you.

I am deeply committed to empowering my patients with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to take charge of their health. I believe that true wellness begins with informed decisions and that each person has the power to improve their quality of life through intentional choices in nutrition, movement, emotional well-being, and spiritual balance. My approach combines evidence-based medicine with lifestyle-focused care, supporting patients every step of the way on their journey to vibrant health and wholeness.

Suresh Kankanala, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician, educator, and physician leader in Fort Worth, Texas. He provides outpatient care at Medical Associates of North Texas, seeing individuals at both the Fort Worth hospital district location and the Weatherford clinic, serving residents across Tarrant County, Parker County, and Johnson County, and also provides inpatient care at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center.

Dr. Kankanala serves as Associate Professor and Clerkship Director in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University (TCU) and is Core Faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, reflecting his strong commitment to medical education and physician training.

Dr. Kankanala earned his medical degree from Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam, India, one of the oldest and most prestigious medical institutions in the country. He subsequently completed postgraduate training in general surgery at Guntur Medical College before moving to the United States, where he completed his Internal Medicine residency at Canton Medical Education Foundation in Canton, Ohio.

Since beginning his practice in Fort Worth in 2010, Dr. Kankanala has developed extensive experience managing complex and high-acuity medical conditions. In 2016, he co-founded Medical Associates of North Texas with Dr. Ravi Siripurapu with the goal of delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to the community.

Dr. Kankanala previously served as Chief of the Department of Medicine at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center. In his outpatient practice, he focuses on building long-term relationships while managing both acute and chronic medical conditions. He emphasizes preventive care and proactive disease management to help individuals maintain their health and avoid hospitalizations. He also has a special interest in caring for complex internal medicine conditions, including pre- and post-operative as well as transplant-related medical issues.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Kankanala enjoys playing tennis and golf and following professional sports, particularly the NFL and NBA.

Ravi Siripurapu, MD, is an experienced internal medicine physician and the founder of Medical Associates of North Texas in Fort Worth, Texas. He is dedicated to providing a wide range of primary care services for adults of all ages.

Dr. Siripurapu established Medical Associates of North Texas in 2015 to serve the Fort Worth community with the vision of providing quality patient-centered medical care. He graduated from the prestigious Andhra Medical College in India. After graduating, he flew across the globe to work in the Caribbean. Beginning in 1998, he trained and worked in the emergency room for five years in Jamaica, West Indies.

He completed his internal medicine residency in the United States at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, finishing in 2007. He then began practicing in a traditional internal medicine office in Riverside County, California. In 2010, Dr. Siripurapu moved to Lone Star State and proudly calls it home. He currently practices in Fort Worth's Medical District.

Dr. Siripurapi is fluent in three languages and is happily married with two wonderful children. In his free time enjoys swimming, music, and working with local non-profit organizations.

Frank P. Jircik, MD is a Board Certified physician who serves as an internist to patients who live in the Burleson, Texas area. The doctor, nurse practitioner, and staff offer a variety of health care services to their patients. The doctor treats many health conditions including diabetes, asthma, dementia, heart disease, arthritis, and geriatric care. By using state of the art technology and the most accurate testing methods possible, the doctor can provide his patients with a complete diagnosis and an effective, individualized treatment plan.

Dr. Jircik graduated in 1981 from the University of Texas, Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of New Mexico Hospitals where he received the Midas Touch Award. The doctor received his Board Certification in Internal Medicine in 1984. The doctor is a member of the Texas Medical Association as well as the Tarrant County Medical Society.

Fahmi Farah, MD, is a dedicated cardiologist and director of Bentley Heart in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Farah has years of experience in providing compassionate and quality services to help optimize people’s heart health and improve their daily lives. 

She has treated and cared for a variety of conditions, including Ischemic heart disease, Valvular heart disease, chest pain, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia, heart attack, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, heart palpitations, cardiomyopathy, as well as pregnancy related heart disease. 

Dr. Farah is a board-certified invasive and nuclear cardiologist. With each patient, she always listens sincerely to all of their unique concerns and needs, and works hard to provide the best care possible that is unique to your lifestyle and health condition. 

As a growing leader in cardiology, Dr. Farah is passionate about serving her community and advocating for heart health. She is the founder of Global Health Alliance Foundation, a charity that aims to make an impact on global health, as well as being an adjunct professor of medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. 

Through the years, she has also received a number of awards and recognitions, including Distinguished Faculty of the Year by the University of Texas at Tyler in 2018 and the Top Cardiologist by Fort Worth Magazine in 2020.

In addition, she is an author and public speaker. Her medical insights in cardiology have been published in a number of articles, book chapters and peer-reviewed journals. An Australian News Journal dedicated a series of articles to her insights called “Pioneer in Medicine.” At the American Heart Association’s Go Red Luncheon (AHA), she was invited to be a keynote speaker.  

Many media outlets have also invited Dr. Farah to be a guest speaker on their program, including NPR News, NBC News, ABC News, as well as inviting her to contribute to podcasts on Fox News and Doing it Right with Valerie Sokolosky. 

Her work in heart health is also recognized internationally. She has worked with some of the top world leaders to promote global health, including the United Nation, World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF.  

At Bentley Heart, your heart is her priority. Dr. Farah believes that everyone deserves medical care that is right for you, and is ready to take care of your heart health and wellness with the most advanced cardiovascular technology and exceptional patient care.