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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.

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.

 

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.

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.

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.

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.