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.
Podiatrist 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.
Psychiatrist 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.
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.
“Compassionate !! Truly listens and cares about your health concerns. Most Drs are in and out the examining room when they meet w you. Dr. Ashitey is methodic listens to every detail and then take the right medical course to address your concerns. I highly recommend this doctor !! A true Diamond !!!!”
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!
Raj Kakar, MD, is a snoring and sleep apnea specialist at Dallas Sleep, with locations in Plano and McKinney, Texas, who absolutely loves his work. His passion for helping others get the treatment they need to improve their sleep health and well-being is documented by his dedication to his patients and the DFW community. Since 2006, Dr. Kakar has been managing Dallas Sleep, also known as the Dallas Center for Sleep Disorders. Over the years, due to the success of the quality of service provided, Dallas Sleep has grown and had several locations to improve access to our community.
Dr. Kakar also founded Snoring & Fatigue Center, a Sleep Health clinic created to provide affordable access to quality Sleep Health care for those with high deductible insurance plans and those who are uninsured. With Snoring & Fatigue Center, Dr. Kakar and his team have shown their commitment to helping more people get the Sleep Health care they need.
Dr. Kakar completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Louisiana State University and his Medical Doctorate and Masters in Public Health degrees from Tulane University. Having completed sleep health fellowship training at the highly regarded Stanford University Sleep Center of Excellence, Dr. Kakar has a masterful knowledge of all sleep disorders. And with his background in internal medicine, he also has an expert understanding of the impact of sleep health problems on cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive health. Some of his areas of expertise include snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, chronic fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and narcolepsy.
“I love what I do because I get to help people sleep better and feel better, in just a few weeks’ time. It is such a wonderful thing to be able to see such a tremendous improvement in someone’s quality of sleep and daytime energy level in such a short period of time. It never gets old. I am blessed to be able to serve my community in this way,” said Dr. Kakar.
Dr. Lataifeh, MD FCCP, is aboard certified pulmonary and critical care specialist at Dallas Lung Care. A resident of Rowlett himself, Dr. Lataifeh has been proud to serve his local community at Rowlett, Rockwall, Sachse and Mesquite TX. In addition to helping locally, he has been helping ICU patients across the country using Tele-ICU services with Steward Health Care system.
Dr. Lataifeh finished his medical school about 20 years ago (2003) at The Jordan University of Science and Technology. Then he completed his first internal medicine residency in Jordan at the Royal Medical Services after which he moved the United states and completed his second internal medicine residency at Marshall University in Huntington WV. His Pulmonary and Critical care fellowship was at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, in Little Rock AR. He is Board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical care disease. He has been a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physician (FCCP)
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Dr. Rishin Shah, MD, has over 10 years of experience treating cardiovascular conditions and is a renowned cardiologist. He believes prevention is key to maintaining health and specializes in finding the least minimally invasive treatment options for his patients to get them back to optimal health.
At his practice, Prime Heart and Vascular, with locations in Plano, Frisco, Carrollton and Allen, Texas, Dr. Shah is committed to serving his patients and the surrounding communities. Dr. Shah takes great pride in serving the greater Dallas, Texas area. He has expert knowledge in understanding the complications that arise at any age and provides state-of-the-art care so patients live longer, more fulfilling lives.
Cardiovascular conditions can be scary. Dr. Shah is committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and compassionate environment for his patients at Prime Heart and Vascular, taking the necessary time to explain all aspects of procedures, conditions, and treatments. As a patient, you’re part of the family. And Dr. Shah’s core values provide care from the H.E.A.R.T.: hospitality; empathy and enthusiasm; attitude; respect; and teamwork.
Dr. Shah received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and is board-certified in cardiovascular medicine, internal medicine, and interventional cardiology.
Humera Ahmed, MD, is a highly skilled Board Certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Specialist, Certified in Biote and highly trained in Functional Medicine at Signature Internal Medicine in Frisco, Texas. She holds an active medical license in the State of Texas and, before Signature Internal Medicine, successfully practiced medicine for more than 15 years as a hospitalist and outpatient internist at Texas Health Presbyterian, Plano.
Dr. Ahmed has impressive credentials, receiving her medical degree from the prestigious Dow University of Health Sciences, followed by a successful residency at the Cornell University affiliated Lincoln Medical Center, Bronx, New York City. She is a board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity & member of the Institute of Functional Medicine, maintaining her advanced medical credentials with continuing education.
Dr Ahmed is particularly interested in wellness, emphasizing disease prevention and preventive care, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, stroke prevention, and hormone management. She is Biote certified to provide Biote bioidentical hormone optimization therapy. Her holistic approach to treatment includes both functional and traditional medicine, intending to provide her discerning concierge patients the time and attention needed to address their healthcare comprehensively and find out the disease's root cause instead of just treating the symptoms.
Dr. Ahmed’s medical expertise, years of skilled patient care, and attention to detail make her the perfect physician for men and women of all ages desiring superior concierge care. She is attentive to her patient's needs and focuses on helping them achieve exceptional health goals in a welcoming, friendly setting. Among her many accolades, she was most recently recognized as Top Doctors of America in 2022 and 2023 Nationwide.
Dr. Ahmed enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her free time, traveling, and doing volunteer work.
Dr. Ahmed warmly welcomes her patients to Signature Internal Medicine for achieving their healthcare goals.
Dr. Ahmed's Memberships and Awards:
D-Magazine Best Internist in 2018 ,2019 and 2023
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Obesity Medicine
Member of the Institute of Functional Medicine
Member of the American College of Physicians
Biote certified 2022
National Committee for Quality Assurance Excellence in Diabetes Care, 2017
Recognized for Delivery of Quality Cardiovascular and Stroke Care, 2017-2020
Dina Diehl, DO, is a highly trained and skilled board certified internal medicine and certified functional medicine specialist at Signature Internal Medicine in Frisco, Texas. She has practiced for over 15 years with medical experience at Texas Health, Plano, as a hospitalist and outpatient internist. She has an impressive educational background.
Dr. Diehl completed medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She then attended a residency program at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio, and also completed some training at the esteemed Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Dr. Diehl is only 1 of 1900 providers worldwide that have earned a certification in functional medicine.
Functional medicine is an individualized patient-centered scientific-based approach that allows patients and the practitioner to work together to address the root cause of disease instead of just treating the symptoms and she uses this approach to promote optimal wellness.Dr. Diehl combines conventional internal medicine with functional medicine concepts to help her patients achieve their best health.
Dr. Dina Diehl's focus and passion is on health and wellness and is proactive with preventative care. She has experience in treating many chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, hormone therapy, gut issues and obesity to name a few. She not only treats these conditions but looks to find the root cause of the disease so she can see why her patients are truly unwell.
In addition to standard lab tests, Dr. Diehl will use advanced testing to look deeper at patients hormone metabolism, gut microbiomes, adrenal gland function, vitamins and genetics when needed. By using cutting-edge, holistic testing and technologies Dr. Diehl is able to help patients take control of their health and works closely with her patients during their health care journey . Her caring, friendly demeanor makes them feel comfortable during each visit
Dr. Diehl maintains her medical credentials to stay current with the latest internal and functional medicine advances. She holds medical licenses in Texas, and is a member of the American College of Physicians and Institute for Functional Medicine.
In her free time, Dr. Diehl loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling, running, golfing, and skiing, as well as watching her children’s sports games and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Diehl looks forward to caring for her patients using a concierge medicine model, allowing them 24/7 access to providers, same-day appointments, and little to no office wait times. She welcomes them to Signature Internal Medicine and enjoys exceeding their health care expectations.
Dr. Diehl's Memberships and Awards:
Certified Functional Medicine Provider (1 of 1900 in the world)
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Member of American Medical Association
Member of Institute of Functional Medicine
Board Certified in Obesity Medicine
American College of Physicans
National Committee for Quality Assurance Excellence in Diabetes Care 2017
Board member at Texas Health Presbyterian, 2010
Certificate of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Cardiovascular and Stroke Care 2017-2020
Top Internist/Top Doctor 2023
America's Most Honored Professionals 2019 - Top 5%
America's Most Honored Professionals 2018 - Top 1%
America's Most Honored Professionals 2017 - Top 5%
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.
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