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Kanenechukwu Ubesie, MD, FACS, MBA (Dr. Kanene Ubesie) is a double board-certified Acute Care Surgeon with extensive leadership experience in clinical settings, program development, and education. She also has expertise in operational management, strategic planning, and diversity initiatives. Dr. Ubesie specializes in Surgical Critical Care, Trauma Surgery, General Surgery, and Burns/Wound care. Outside of work, Dr. Ubesie enjoys health and wellness. To support this passion, she has received her personal trainer certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and continues to pursue health and wellness initiatives in the community.

About Dina Madni, MD, FACS

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Dr. Madni is a board-certified general surgeon and a Fellow  of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). She is a valued partner at Surgical Consultants of Dallas and holds privileges at two renowned hospitals in North Texas: Medical City Dallas and TexaHealth Presbyterian Plano. She also practices at state-of-the-art outpatient surgery centers, including Texas Health Surgery Center Preston Plaza.

Her unwavering dedication and exceptional surgical skills have earned her numerous awards, including being named "Best Doctor" by D Magazine for six consecutive years (2019–2025), "Top Doc" by Living Magazine (2019) and FindATopDoc.com (2024), and "Top Surgeon" in Dallas by Women in Medicine (2019). This recognition reflects her expertise and assures her patients of the high quality of care they will receive.

Her extensive general surgery training at UT Southwestern, combined with her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, has honed her skills to excellence. Dr. Madni is recognized as one of the most skilled robotic surgeons in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, specializing in minimally invasive procedures that reduce postoperative pain and shorten hospital stays, benefiting both patients and their families.

Throughout her career, Dr. Madni has combined clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual she treats feels informed, supported, and confident in their care. Her areas of expertise include a wide range of general surgical procedures, from routine surgeries to complex operations. She treats conditions such as gallstones, hernias, acid reflux, endocrine disorders (thyroid and parathyroid), and benign or malignant breast and colon diseases.

Committed to excellence in both patient care and surgical innovation, Dr. Madni stays at the forefront of medical advancements and actively engages in continuing education and professional development. She believes that exceptional surgery begins with trust, communication, and a genuine dedication to each patient’s well-being.

Outside the operating room, Dr. Madni loves to travel and spend time with her husband, a dedicated plastic surgeon in Southlake, and their three children. They are active in their community—cheering on their kids at school and sports events—and together they balance busy careers and family life, finding joy in everyday moments and supporting one another, both personally and professionally.

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Welcome to Optimal Weight Loss and Surgery Consultants, where we are dedicated to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals through a comprehensive approach to weight loss and general surgery. Our practice specializes in advanced robotic surgery, providing minimally invasive solutions with precision and care.

At Optimal Weight Loss and Surgery Consultants, we believe that a successful weight loss journey involves more than just surgery. Our comprehensive approach includes personalized plans that encompass nutritional guidance, lifestyle modifications, and ongoing support to ensure lasting results. We also offer a range of surgeries, including hernia surgery, appendicitis surgery, and more.

My name is Dr. Tarik Al-Kalla, and I am honored to lead the team at Optimal Weight Loss and Surgery Consultants. My journey in the field of surgery began with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from the University of Houston in Texas. I earned my Doctor of Medicine from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock.

I then completed my residency in general surgery at Michigan State University/Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, where I gained extensive experience in various surgical procedures. My passion for minimally invasive techniques led me to pursue a fellowship in MIS/Bariatrics Surgery at St. Luke's Surgical Specialists in Kansas City, Missouri. I have obtained several awards and accolades including 2024 Texas Super Doctors® Rising Stars, Best Doctor in Collin county D magazine for bariatric surgery multiple years (2022, 2023, 2024), Top doctors (2022, 2023), Michigan State University/Spectrum Health Emergency General Surgery Chief Award during surgery residency, and Intuitive robotic surgery proctor. I am also the Trauma Medical Director at Medical City Frisco.

With a commitment to excellence and a patient-centered approach, I strive to provide the highest standard of care. Whether you are considering weight loss surgery or need general surgical services, you can trust that you are in capable and compassionate hands.

Thank you for considering Optimal Weight Loss and Surgery Consultants. We look forward to partnering with you on your journey to better health.

Matthew Hausenfluke, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at North Texas Foot & Ankle, which has locations in Dallas and Garland, Texas.  Dr. Hausenfluke has been serving the DFW area for over 25 years. 

Prior to founding North Texas Foot & Ankle, Dr. Hausenfluke spent several years practicing surgical foot and ankle reconstruction at the Foot and Ankle Institute at Monrovia, California, where he participated in the BAJA Project for Crippled Children, spending two years, off and on, serving children in clinics in and around the Mexicali, Mexico, area. During that period, Dr. Hausenfluke spent almost every weekend treating pediatric limb deformities with conservative care and surgical reconstruction. “I got to know the children so well,” comments Hausenfluke, “I could recognize their cries from another room. They were very special to me, and I thoroughly enjoyed my work there. There’s nothing like healing children.”

Dr. Hausenfluke also dedicated a great deal of time to third-world pediatric intervention through “Operation Footprint,” sponsored by the Rotary Club in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, where he volunteered his skills in the treatment of pediatric congenital limb deformities.

In January of 2005, Dr. Hausenfluke joined a medical team based out of Baylor hospital of Garland. The surgical mission performed 53 surgical procedures at the Predisan mission in Catacamas, Honduras.             

From 2005-2007, Dr. Hausenfluke led a medical team along with E3 ministries to the Amazon basin in South America. The team spent seven days going from river village to river village, establishing daily clinics to care for the needs of the Brazillian natives.  “I grew a new respect for those who live off the land, and I truly admire the people of the Amazon Basin.” 

After graduating from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in biomedical science, Dr. Hausenfluke attended Des Moines University in Iowa, where he earned his doctorate in podiatry. He then began his residency at the Veteran’s Administration and Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. There he mastered his skills in the treatment of diabetic limb salvage and diabetes-associated ailments. Dr. Hausenfluke has said, “It is my sincerest desire to help heal my patients with as little discomfort and inconvenience as possible.”

Dr. Hausenfluke has a conservative perspective on treatment options and surgical intervention, which considers the patient’s entire body. “I try to achieve a more functional result with conservative treatment options and a heavy emphasis on biomechanics,” explains Hausenfluke. “This philosophy is very important in the patient’s daily activities, as well as in sports-related injuries.”

Dr. Hausenfluke is a native Texan from Abilene. In his spare time, he enjoys sports activities, including distance running, backpacking, cycling, and woodworking. Dr. Hausenfluke is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Dr. Jenna Wishnew, MD, FACS, is a compassionate and board-certified general surgeon with over a decade of experience serving the North Dallas community. She has dedicated her career to helping patients achieve their best health, offering personalized care at her Richardson, Texas office. Dr. Wishnew sees each patient as a partner in their healthcare journey, ensuring they have the information and support they need to make informed treatment decisions. For her, it is an honor to be part of her patients' lives, helping to ease their pain and restore their well-being so they can get back to doing what they love.

Dr. Wishnew has a specialized focus in wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), where she serves as the medical director of the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center at Methodist Richardson Medical Center. She has been recognized for her expertise in the field, earning two international awards for her exceptional contributions to wound care. Dr. Wishnew has also been a pioneer in the management of gastroparesis and the use of Enterra Gastric Stimulators. While she no longer implants these devices, she continues to provide expert care for those with existing stimulators.

She is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, and the Dallas County Medical Society. She also plays a vital role in the American Medical Women’s Association and has contributed to the American College of Surgeons North Texas Chapter, where she recently completed her term as the new membership chair.

Dr. Scott A. deVilleneuve, MD, FACS, is a top-ranked general surgeon in McKinney, TX, providing patients at Surgical Associates of North Texas with the most advanced treatment options based on their specific needs. As a board-certified surgeon, Dr. deVilleneuve was trained as a general surgeon and is skilled in an array of traditional and minimally-invasive surgery techniques. He chose to focus his specialty on minimally invasive procedures and laparoscopic surgery, including hernia surgery, soft tissue surgery, treatment of pilonidal cysts, melanoma and skin cancer surgery and more.

Dr. deVilleneuve is a native Texan, born and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. After earning his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University, Dr. deVilleneuve completed his medical degree at U.T. Southwestern Medical School followed by a surgical residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. He has been in private practice ever since. As a leading surgeon with experience in both minimally invasive and traditional surgical approaches, Dr. deVilleneuve works closely with each patient to ensure the most appropriate care for optimal results. He was recently named one of the Best Doctors in Collin County as a Laparoscopic Hernia Repair expert by D Magazine. In addition to treating patients at Surgical Associates of North Texas, Dr. deVilleneuve has operating privileges at Stonebridge Surgery Center and Methodist McKinney Hospital. He is a founding partner of Stonebridge Surgery Center and the President-elect of the Medical Executive Committee for Methodist McKinney Hospital.

Dr. deVilleneuve is a native Texan, born and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and lives in the Stonebridge Ranch community. In his spare time, Dr. deVilleneuve enjoys spending time with his wife and twin daughters. At home, he has become an expert in Disney Princesses, and is a regular attendee at prominent princess tea parties! He and his wife enjoy date nights at Jinbeh and he also helps with her pet-sitting business as an “official” dog walker, runner, and pooper-scooper. Dr. deVilleneuve enjoys golfing with his dad, Allen, and brother, Todd, and is proudly the title sponsor for the “Friends of deVille” Golf Tournament, which benefits the Hope Cottage Adoption Agency.

 

Marc Andrew Ward is a minimally invasive surgeon who specializes in benign and malignant diseases of the esophagus and stomach. He is proud to provide a wide range of services for patients 12 and older at the Center for Advanced Surgery, with locations in Dallas, Plano, and Tyler, Texas.

Dr. Ward earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He then completed his internship and residency in general surgery at UChicago Medicine before pursuing a fellowship in minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery at Providence Portland Medical Center in Oregon and L'Institut Mutualiste Montsouris in Paris.

Dr. Ward has traveled all over the world and trained with renowned surgeons such as Lee Swanstrom, MD, and Brice Gayet, MD, who are the pioneers of minimally invasive surgery. He believes in giving patients a better quality of life than they had when they stepped into the office. That means for surgical procedures, he uses minimally invasive surgery to provide patients with a quicker recovery. Board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery, he is skilled and provides a variety of treatments for benign and malignant conditions of the stomach, esophagus, and areas of the abdomen. 

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Ward regularly conducts research to improve his knowledge and further patient care on a larger scale. He uses evidence-based practices and advanced surgical technologies to provide patients with safe, innovative surgeries with quality outcomes. He is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation and Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital, both in Dallas, Texas.

In his free time, Dr. Ward enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors with his family, and cheering on his favorite college sports teams.

Steven G. Leeds, MD, is a general surgeon at the Center for Advanced Surgery. He sees patients 12 years and older at the practice’s locations in Dallas, Plano, and Tyler, Texas.

Dr. Leeds completed his medical education from the Ross University School of Medicine in the West Indies, where he excelled in anatomy and physiology, which drew him toward surgery. He then completed an internship and residency in general surgery at Valleywise Health Medical Center (formerly Maricopa Medical Center) in Phoenix, Arizona. The residency program, which included rotations to several prestigious hospitals, including the Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale Healthcare Hospitals, and Providence Portland Medical Center, allowed him to gain valuable experience. 

Afterward, he completed a fellowship at Providence Portland Medical Center in Oregon, during which he operated with several renowned surgeons in minimally invasive surgery as well as colorectal and hepatobiliary surgery. 

Dr. Leeds is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation and Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital, located in Dallas, Texas. He is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the American College of Surgeons.

About Michael Sutker, MD, PA

Bariatric and general surgery specialist Michael Sutker, MD, PA, opened his practice in 2014. His practice, with offices in Dallas, Texas, is one of several surgeons that form Surgical Consultants of Dallas, LLC. Dr. Sutker enjoys a collaborative working relationship with his associates. He is board certified in general surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS).

Dr. Sutker was born in Plano, Texas, and graduated from Plano Senior High School. Dr. Sutker grew up in a medical family as his father is an orthopedic surgeon and his uncle is an infectious disease doctor. He received his undergraduate degree in Plan 2 Honors from the University of Texas in Austin and his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his general surgical internship and residency training at UT-Southwestern. He then received fellowship training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of California-San Francisco.

Dr. Sutker maintains the highest levels of accreditation and pursues ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. He participates in regular continuing medical education and attends local and national conferences to stay abreast of new research and surgical techniques.

Dr. Sutker is a member of several professional organizations including the Dallas County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and the Obesity Medicine Association.

 

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J. M. McBath, MD, is a distinguished medical professional with over 25 years of experience who serves as the Medical Director of TXMMD, which has locations in Houston, Dallas, and Beaumont, Texas. A licensed physician through the University of Texas, Dr. McBath leads the medical team with an unwavering commitment to excellence, overseeing all staff and operations to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care.

Dr. McBath’s extensive career includes serving as an oncologist at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he dedicated over two decades to advancing patient care and improving outcomes. His deep understanding of complex medical conditions and innovative treatments positioned him as a pioneer in the field.

Dr. McBath made history as one of the first physicians in Texas authorized to recommend medical marijuana to qualifying patients. His leadership and expertise have been instrumental in helping patients explore the benefits of alternative treatments, particularly within the framework of the state’s medical marijuana program.

At TXMMD, Dr. McBath combines his clinical expertise with a passion for improving patient outcomes through innovative care solutions. His dedication to patient advocacy and education ensures that every individual receives personalized guidance in exploring medical marijuana as a treatment option.

Is a graduate of UTMB medical school. He did a five-year surgical residency at the University of Florida, and is a board certified general surgeon. He has practiced in Texas since 2003, and since 2011 has specialized in the treatment of venous disorders. He is one of the most experienced physicians in Texas that treats venous disease. He was one of the first in DFW to use VenasealTM (a new super glue for veins), and he is still one of the few to offer this service. Dr. Powell has taught colleges and peers about venous disease in national conferences and has served as a physician trainer. If you are looking for an expert in venous disease, look no further.