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Dr. Tâm Cung's home has always been the DFW area since he was 4-years-old, when his parents immigrated to America as political refugees to escape communist Vietnam. Shortly after medical school, his father just retired from Dallas Police, suffered traumatic brain injury, and which pointed Dr. Cung towards Geriatric and palliative care; though at his core, he likes to see patients of all different ages.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner
• Adult Nurse Practitioner

HOSPITALS:

• Medical City McKinney

EDUCATION:

• Graduate School, Master of Science in Adult Nurse Practitioner:  Texas Womens University, Dallas, TX
• Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science in Nursing:  Dallas Baptist Univeristy, Dallas, TX

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American Associate Nurse Practitioners (2013-present)
• North Texas Nurse Practitioners (2013-present)
• American Board of Cardiovascular

Zayba Hoda, PA-C, and Certified Health Coach, has been a Physician Assistant since 1999. With over 20 years of experience in primary care, she is excited to now also be providing health coaching services for the benefit of her patients at Family Care and Wellness.

Zayba earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Florida State University, and her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Florida. She recently received her certification in health coaching to focus her attention on helping clients fulfill their healthcare goals. She has especially enjoyed the areas of diabetes care and assisting patients in quitting smoking.

After providing care in Tallahassee, Florida, and Des Moines, Iowa, Zayba looks forward to serving more patients in the north Dallas area. She has rendered care for under and uninsured patients for 14 years, either through her employer or clinics she set up and managed within her community.

Zayba was born in Texarkana, Texas, and has lived in three different countries. She enjoys getting to know people from different backgrounds and has even picked up quite a bit of Spanish from the care she has provided to some of her patients and through her studies. 

While English is her primary language, she also speaks Urdu and Hindi. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her three children. She and her husband love traveling with the kids to enjoy the outdoors in different parts of the country.

Tariq Mallick, MD, MBA, is the board-certified family medicine physician at Family Care & Wellness in Allen, Texas. Dr. Mallick takes a patient-centered approach to care focused on prevention and wellness, in addition to chronic health conditions. He views his relationship with his patients as a partnership, providing the support, guidance, and tools his patients need to optimize their health and well-being. 

At Family Care & Wellness, Dr. Mallick is part of the UT Southwestern/TexasHealth Resources provider network. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in human biology from the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Mallick went on to complete his Doctor of Medicine at the Universidad Iberoamericana School of Medicine in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 

He continued his medical training at Mercy/Mayo Family Medicine Residency Program in Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated with a degree from the Mayo Clinic graduate school of medicine.

A life-long learner, Dr. Mallick went on to earn his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Iowa’s Henry B. Tippie School of Management in Iowa City, Iowa. 

Dr. Mallick has more than 15 years of experience in a variety of settings, including hospitals and clinics. He also served as a medical director for ten years, overseeing several physicians and participating in committees focused on quality care and patient safety.

Dedicated to sharing his knowledge with future physicians, Dr. Mallick was also an associate professor and precepted medical students from Des Moines Medical University during their clinical rotations.

Dr. Mallick spends his free time outdoors. He enjoys staying active through hiking, carpentry, and tennis.

Naira S. Babaian, MD, PA, a family and aesthetic medicine practice in Plano, Texas, serving adults across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Dr. Babaian and her experienced staff offer comprehensive care with a personalized focus on each patient’s concerns and health needs.

Dr. Babaian is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She received her medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University in Yerevan, Armenia, and then completed a residency in family medicine at Wichita Falls Family Residency Program in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Since then, she has devoted her practice to serving families with compassion and a dedication to ensuring that every patient has a supportive, transformative healthcare journey.

The practice serves as your primary care home, providing a full range of services. When patients need preventive care, treatment for an illness or injury, chronic disease management, an annual physical, or immunizations, they can depend on Dr. Babaian and her staff.

Dr. Babaian also specializes in aesthetic services that support skin health and diminish the signs of aging.  The extensive cosmetic services include dermal fillers, laser treatments, microneedling, chemical peels, and neurotoxin injectables like Botox®.

Anyone seeking a primary care provider who’s truly concerned about their overall health and well-being should schedule an appointment with Dr. Babaian & her staff.  Call the office today or use the convenient request form.

Empower your health with Dr. Shari Spitzer. Dr. Spitzer is a board-certified family physician whose career has spanned more than 25 years guiding patients through recovery from cardiac surgery, coronary artery stenting, and post-myocardial infarctions using the power of exercise. As she observed how lifestyle changes positively impacted her patients' overall health, Dr. Spitzer decided to pursue the field of lifestyle medicine.

Now fully certified in both family medicine and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Spitzer is passionate about providing holistic healthcare and lending her expertise to Southwest Mind & Body Care in Dallas, TX. She leads a team of holistic wellness specialists using clinically proven therapeutic lifestyle interventions alongside natural medicine to treat and prevent chronic conditions. Dr. Spitzer is ready to help you make some positive changes to your health and wellness. She can help set goals and make life-changing choices.

When she’s not helping patients, Dr. Spitzer is exercising, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner
• Adult Nurse Practitioner

HOSPITALS:

• Medical City McKinney

EDUCATION:

• Graduate School, Master of Science in Adult Nurse Practitioner:  Texas Womens University, Dallas, TX
• Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science in Nursing:  Dallas Baptist Univeristy, Dallas, TX

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American Associate Nurse Practitioners (2013-present)
• North Texas Nurse Practitioners (2013-present)
• American Board of Cardiovascular

Dr. Chong Liu, MD is a family medicine specialist practicing in Plano, TX. Dr. Liu earned her Doctor of Medicine degree at Bethune Med University in China in 1985. She then went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Cellular Biology at Texas A & M University. Dr. Liu completed a Family Practice Residency program at UMC and LSUMC in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Liu has hospital affiliations with the Methodist Richardson Medical Center and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. She speaks both Chinese and English fluently.

As a family medicine doctor, Dr. Liu sees patients from all age groups. Her top priority is working with the patient closely so that they can get the help needed. Only the patient can truly explain how they feel, so Dr. Liu believes strongly in listening to what her patients have to say. Call the office today to arrange a consultation with Dr. Liu!

Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas is a prestigious orthopaedics practice serving the community in and around Rockwall, Terrell, Wylie, Forney, and Royse City, Texas. Staffed with some of the most experienced and talented orthopaedic specialists in the United States, patients can feel confident that their care is in good hands. 

The practice staffs a robust team that boasts surgeons, physical therapists, physician assistants, massage therapists, and more. Each provider feels it is a unique opportunity and responsibility to provide excellent patient care. Their philosophy stands on being a team of healthcare professionals that provide efficient, reliable, and trustworthy orthopaedic care in a friendly atmosphere. 

Patients often seek out the expertise of the specialists at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas for knee pain, foot and ankle pain, arthritis, and pain management. Depending on the reason for your visit, the team may recommend physical therapy, occupational therapy, sports rehabilitation, or a consultation with one of the team’s expert surgeons to ensure the best outcome for your treatment. 

The practice offers cutting-edge treatments and technology and serves all people’s orthopaedic needs through a shared decision-making process. Regardless of why a patient visits Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, they can feel confident their care will mirror the practice’s core values: compassion, trust, integrity, evidence-based technique, and respect.

To learn more about the specialized offerings available at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, call the location nearest you today or request an appointment online today. 

Umar Burney, MD, is the founding and managing partner at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, located in Rockwall, Wylie, Forney, and Terrell, Texas. He is dual board-certified in general orthopaedics and sports medicine surgery.

Dr. Burney was born in Madison, Wisconsin. His parents were both in the teaching profession and taught the importance of learning and education. Living abroad during high school, he had the unique opportunity to graduate with a secondary education certification from the University of Cambridge in England. 

He returned to the University of Wisconsin in Madison to complete his undergraduate degree in medical microbiology and immunology with a special interest in communicative diseases of the third world. 

Dr. Burney attended Saint George's University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada, and joined the Iota Epsilon Alpha International Medical Honors Society his sophomore year. He then completed his internship and orthopaedic surgical residency at Louisiana State University Shreveport, where he received several awards for excellence in basic science research and anatomy. 

After graduating from LSU, Dr. Burney completed a sports medicine and joint replacement fellowship under the tutelage of Dr. Leland Winston and Dr. Thomas Clanton at the McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas. 

Dr. Burney serves on many hospital committees and is the sports medicine director and joint program director for Texas Health Presbyterian of Rockwall. His primary focus is sports medicine and joint replacement.

Dr. Burney is married to Nazlee, an elementary educator, and they share three children. He enjoys philanthropy, family time, traveling, running, and soccer in his spare time.

Dennis DeLeon is a passionate and devoted physical therapist assistant (PTA) at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, with multiple offices conveniently located in Rockwall, Wylie, Forney, and Terrell, Texas.

He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He relocated to Texas after serving in the United States Air Force (USAF or US Air Force). 

Dennis was stationed in Hawaii, North Dakota, Portugal, and Jordan. During his time in the military, Dennis discovered a passion for helping people and wanted to pursue a career that combined this desire to help people with his love for being active.

He received an Associate of Applied Science for Physical Therapist Assistant in 2021 and looks forward to utilizing all he has learned to provide the highest quality patient care.

When not in the clinic, Dennis enjoys lifting heavy weights, watching sports, exploring the great outdoors, and finding the best ramen shops in DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth).