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Board-certified allergist-immunologist Thomas Fowler, MD, invests in cutting-edge technology continuing education to offer individualized, evidence-based care. Dr. Fowler completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he met his wife. He later earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas, before heading to Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, for an internal medicine residency. After finishing his residency, Dr. Fowler completed an allergy-immunology fellowship at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana.

 

He has published multiple papers on various allergy and asthma topics, including rare conditions such as cereal anaphylaxis.

 

Dr. Fowler works with each patient to develop individualized care plans. In addition to medication, injectables, and immunotherapy, he helps patients avoid allergy and asthma triggers while preparing for emergency situations. Dr. Fowler ensures each patient has the tools they need to care for their chronic conditions.

 

With Dr. Fowler’s care and dedication, patients of all ages can lead healthier, more active lives regardless of asthma or allergies. Allergy and Asthma of Prosper and Celina fosters a friendly, supportive environment where every patient feels safe and heard. Dr. Fowler and his staff provide transparent pricing and easy access treatment to eliminate barriers to comprehensive care.

 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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

Dr. Akshai Lakhanpal (affectionately "Dr. L" to his patients & team) is a distinguished Board-Certified Internal Medicine specialist. What truly sets Dr. Lakhanpal apart is his deeply personal approach to medicine, shaped by his experience as both a physician and a son caring for his chronically ill mother. This dual perspective has instilled in him a profound understanding that every patient deserves care that goes beyond symptoms and lab results. A true Dallas native with deep Texas roots, Dr. Lakhanpal graduated from the prestigious St. Mark's School of Texas before embarking on his medical journey. His academic excellence led him to Vanderbilt University, followed by medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine. His postgraduate training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center culminated in a Chief Residency position at Suburban Community Hospital in Philadelphia, where his exceptional leadership and clinical acumen earned him multiple accolades.

Sanjeev U. Nair, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Interventional Cardiologist

Dr Sanjeev Nair is a highly accomplished, multi-board-certified interventional cardiologist providing advanced, patient-centered cardiac care in Fort Worth,Texas. With a comprehensive global background and extensive clinical training at several of the top medical institutions in the United States, Dr. Nair specializes in complex coronary, peripheral, and structural heart interventions.

Education and Clinical Training

Dr. Nair began his medical journey in India, where he was formally trained in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Critical Care and awarded a Doctorate in Medicine. He completed further medical training in the United Kingdom prior to relocating to the United States.

In the U.S., Dr. Nair completed an internal medicine internship at Case Western Reserve University and his residency training through the Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons program. He then pursued focused clinical and research work at Hartford Hospital and the University of Connecticut, followed by a fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network. Dr. Nair completed advanced specialization as Chief Fellow in Interventional Cardiology at Michigan State University under the mentorship of Dr. Tim Fischell, a co-inventor of the coronary stent.

Clinical Specializations & Patient Care

Dr. Nair offers comprehensive diagnostic, preventive, and interventional therapies. His clinical practice encompasses high-risk interventions and cutting-edge cardiovascular support technologies, including:

• Complex Coronary Interventions: Radial, ulnar, and femoral artery access stenting, and chronic total occlusions (CTO).
• Structural Heart Therapies: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and ASD/PFO closures.
• Advanced Hemodynamic Support: Utilization of Impella, intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for critically unstable patients.
• Vascular & Peripheral Procedures: Peripheral angioplasty and stenting, atherectomy, thrombolysis, aspiration thrombectomy, and IVC filter placement.
• General Cardiology: Preventive medicine, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation/flutter, valvular heart disease, and pre-operative cardiac evaluations.

Board Certifications and Professional Distinctions

Dr. Nair is board-certified across multiple distinct cardiac and vascular imaging specialties, reflecting an elite standard of technical proficiency:

• American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM): Cardiovascular Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and Internal Medicine
• National Board of Echocardiography (NBE): Comprehensive Adult Echocardiography
• Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC): Nuclear Study Interpretation
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): Registered Physician for Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
• Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)

He is also a recognized Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)—distinctions reserved for physicians who demonstrate a peer-reviewed mark of excellence and ongoing commitment to quality care.

Research, Academic Appointments, and Personal Life

An active investigator, Dr. Nair has published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals, authored definitive cardiology textbook chapters, and presented clinical abstracts globally. In recognition of his clinical findings, he was honored with the Young Investigator Award by the Resuscitation Council of the American Heart Association.

Dedicated to medical education, Dr. Nair has held previous faculty positions with the University of Connecticut and Michigan State University. He currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. 

Dr. Nair resides locally in Fort Worth with his wife and children. Outside of his practice, he enjoys fitness, reading, exploring classical Indian music, jazz, and blues, and spending time with his family.

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.

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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's approach to care 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 Clover Oxygen in Aledo.

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.

With a passion for helping each client enhance their own natural beauty through state-of-the-art techniques and personalized skin care, Elaine Phuah, DO, MBA, FACOI, of Hanami Medspa practices the philosophy that aesthetics begins with optimal inner health. As a board-certified physician serving men and women in Fort Worth, Texas, and the surrounding communities, Dr. Phuah provides confidence-building, results-oriented aesthetics and medical spa treatments in a warm, welcoming environment.

 

Licensed by the state of Texas, Dr. Phuah began her medical career at the University of Texas, Austin, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science. She went on to medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, Missouri, where she earned a dual degree in osteopathic medicine and a masters of business administration. After earning her advanced degrees, Dr. Phuah returned to Texas to complete her residency in internal medicine and her board certification.

 

Dr. Phuah completed additional medical training with the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) and became a diplomat of AAAM. She then opened her Fort Worth, Texas, practice, Hanami Medspa, named after “cherry blossoming” in Japan.

 

At her boutique medspa, Dr. Phuah performs all injectables herself and oversees all other aesthetics services. She spends time with every patient to understand individual health needs and skin care goals, and is available for follow-up consultations or any other concern. It’s Dr. Phuah’s mission to help men and women look and feel their best through excellent internal health and aesthetic wellness.

 

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.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Echocardiography
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
• Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
• Medical City Dallas
• Medical City Heart Dallas
• Medical City Frisco
• Medical City Plano
• North Park Heart & Vascular Center

EDUCATION:

• ​Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA​
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
• Internship, Internal Medicine: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
• Medical School, MD Degree: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
• Undergraduate, BS Biology: Emory University College, Atlanta, GA

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology
• American Society of Echocardiography