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.
Shahnaz Begum, MD, FACC, is a Board-certified cardiovascular disease specialist. She is an experienced physician who has been practicing cardiology for over 15 years.
Dr. Begum received her medical degree from State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical College in New York. She subsequently completed 3 years of training in Internal Medicine followed by another 3 years of specialized training in Cardiovascular disease/cardiology. She then worked at SUNY Downstate as a faculty physician and Assistant Professor of Cardiology until she moved to Dallas. After that she worked at Texas Health Resource and Plano Presbyterian Hospital for several years as an attending Cardiologist. Since then, she has been providing outstanding cardiac care at Heart Care located in Frisco, Texas.
Dr. Begum has exceptional knowledge and skills. She excels in diagnosing and treating heart conditions including heart failure, coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, and many more. She also believes in prevention and therefore focuses on hypertension, cholesterol and multiple other conditions that can lead to heart diseases.
In addition to assuring that her patients benefit from cutting-edge new technology, Dr. Begum is compassionate and values their time. She ensures patients have a minimal wait while maximizing the time she spends with each person. She is an excellent listener and her patients love her for her thoroughness and personalized care that she provides to them.
At Heart Care, Dr. Begum offers exceptional care and ensures that her patients’ concerns are properly addressed. She welcomes her patients and looks forward to improving their heart health.
Our clinic is led by Henna Xiang, MS, APRN, NP-C. Henna has been working as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner for over 25 years in the hospitals, home health, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, health insurance company, and primary care clinic. She serves as a Graduate Nursing Clinical Education Specialist at University of Arlington. She also founded a non-for-profit organization “International Health Education Alliance” to promote health and education around the world. Henna is a proud mother of three wonderful children. Henna is actively involved in her church and her community. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, photography, and flower arrangement.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Temple University
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Texas Woman’s University
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. 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.
Micah Madden practices functional medicine at MyFitMed in Heath. She specializes in optimizing her patients' vitamins, hormones, and weight loss. Micah customizes each patient's treatment plan, focusing on their overall well-being.
Micah received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from West Virginia University in 2013. She spent four years working in the Neonatal ICU at WVU Medicine. Micah earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree in 2017 from the University of Cincinnati and is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Aside from her experience in functional and family medicine, Micah has extensive experience in weight loss.
Before pursuing her Nurse Practitioner career, she traveled the country for several years with her husband in a fifth wheel. When she's not working, Micah is usually chasing around her two young daughters. She enjoys exercising, being outdoors, and traveling with her family.
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. 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. Meenu Jindal with Comprehensive Pediatric Care feels privileged to care for the children and adolescents in the areas of Dallas, Mesquite, and Sunnyvale, Texas. She combines her experience as a mom with her expertise as a pediatrician to connect with kids of all ages from newborns to teens. Her goal is to promote health and wellness through preventive and sick care. Her areas of expertise include newborn well care, 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.
Aruna Koney, MD, is an internal medicine specialist in Dallas, Texas, who provides comprehensive care for adults at her private practice in the White Rock Lake area. She focuses on diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic health issues. Dr. Koney takes an integrative approach to treat the whole person, rather than just their symptoms, and offers preventive care to help patients maintain longevity and quality of life.
Dr. Koney is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Sri Venkateswara University in India. She went on to complete her internship and residency in internal medicine at Central Texas Medical Foundation in Austin.
Known for her compassionate approach to patient care, Dr. Koney values the time she spends with each patient and getting to know more about their health care needs. She is highly skilled in creating short-term and long-term treatment plans for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, and depression. Her programs focus on evidence-based treatments and holistic care to promote total health and wellness.
As a primary care provider, Dr. Koney also offers same-day sick visits to help patients avoid the inconvenience of emergency room visits. She makes herself available after hours to treat acute and unexpected health issues.
In addition to providing chronic disease management and preventive care, Dr. Koney is credentialed as a NAMS-certified menopause practitioner (NCMP) to address the issues that impact the lives of women transitioning through their menopausal years. She specializes in women’s health, offering in-office pelvic exams and Pap smears.
For reliable, compassionate care from a primary care doctor, schedule a consultation today with Dr. Koney by calling her office or by requesting an appointment online now.
Uchenna Ozuah, MD, is a compassionate and patient-focused caregiver. He is very caring, humble, highly respectful, and a good listener. He is proud to provide internal medicine services to patients throughout Aubrey, Texas, and the surrounding area at Zidon Internal Medicine.
A physician with over 11 years of experience in hospital medicine, Dr. Ozuah approaches care as a partnership with his patients and their families. He utilizes a holistic approach in order to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Dr. Ozuah graduated from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria, in 1992. His initial post-graduate training was in OB/GYN before he moved to the US. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine and a fellowship at Metropolitan Hospital Center (New York Medical College).
Dr. Ozuah is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hospice, and Palliative Medicine. At Zidon Internal Medicine, his top priority is to consistently provide an enhanced and highly fulfilling patient experience. He also specializes in weight management and immigration physicals.
Dr. Ozuah is happily married to his wife, and they have three lovely children. He loves to learn, travel, and spend lots of time with his family and friends.
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.
Deepthi Gandhiraj, MD, is board certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and internal medicine. At Fivestar Pulmonary Associates in Allen, Plano, and McKinney, Texas, she takes pride in having the patient at the center of her treatment plan. She is vibrant, active, and commended by her patients as being very approachable and trustworthy.
Dr.Gandhiraj specializes in treating resistant asthma, severe COPD, chronic cough, ILD and other diffuse parenchymal lung diseases, as well as pneumonia, bronchiectasis and other pulmonary infections, pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary embolism.
Besides medical treatment, Dr.Gandhiraj specializes in pulmonary procedures like diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy and pleural drainage with and without temporary and long-term catheter placements. She is also well-trained in diagnosing and staging early and late-stage lung cancer using endobronchial ultrasound.
Dr. Gandhiraj completed medical school at the PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, India, before moving to the USA to complete her Internal Medicine residency at Westchester Medical Center in New York. She completed her Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship at Saint Louis University in Missouri.
She has published multiple research articles and presented at national and international conferences. Dr. Gandhiraj sets her benchmark high by bringing up-to-date research outcomes in everyday clinical practice.
Anthony Nebor, MD, is a well-trained, board-certified pulmonologist and critical care physician at Fivestar Pulmonary Associates. He brings compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated care to patients at the office in Allen, Plano, and Mckinney, Texas, and he consistently strives to improve healthcare delivery in a variety of clinical settings.
Dr. Nebor has practiced in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He is a graduate of the University of Benin Medical School in Nigeria, and he completed a master’s degree in clinical microbiology at Queen Mary University in London. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. John’s hospital in Detroit, and a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.
He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care, and is licensed to practice in Texas. He really takes pride in ensuring his patients are well taken care of and is diligent in providing the most current and effective treatment plan for all of his patients.
At the practice, Dr. Nebor and the team provide diagnosis and treatment for a variety of pulmonary conditions, including asthma, COPD, shortness of breath, and sleep apnea. They also provide pulmonary function testing and lung cancer screenings.
They dedicate themselves to ensuring favorable outcomes when it comes to the treatment of their patients, and they live by their motto “breathe easy.” To learn more about Fivestar Pulmonary Associates, call the office or book an appointment online today.
Sunil Modi, MD of Express Family Clinic is board-certified in both family medicine and geriatrics, which means he’s with you every step of the way as you journey through life. His goal is to provide primary care to people in Allen, Texas and the surrounding communities. His practice is personal, experienced, up-to-date, and, above all, comprehensive.
Dr. Modi earned his medical and surgical degrees at B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. After graduating, Dr. Modi came to the United States and completed his residency at Temple University/Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania in family practice. He then completed his residency in geriatric medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Not only is Dr. Modi certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Geriatrics Society, but he also holds memberships in the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Texas Medical Association.
Throughout his education and medical career, Dr. Modi has been recognized for his customer service and awarded Best Resident and Exceptional Role Model for his residency.
Dr. Modi, who speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati, lives in Allen with his wife and two boys. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to music, reading, and practicing yoga.
Pradeep Parihar, MD has devoted his medical career to family medicine, with a subspecialty in sports medicine, to help patients at Express Family Clinic in Allen, Texas, lead long and active lives. With a relationship-first approach, Dr. Parihar works with his patients, both young and old, to monitor their health through holistic and preventive practices that keep them functioning at their very best during every stage of life.
Dr. Parihar earned his medical and surgical degrees at Shyam Shah Medical College in India and then traveled to the United States, where he completed his residency in family practice at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. Not stopping there, Dr. Parihar received a fellowship in primary care sports medicine from St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles.
To stay abreast of the best medical practices, Dr. Parihar became certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, and he holds memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Medical Association, and the Association of American Indian Physicians.
As a testament to his caring approach, Dr. Parihar has received awards from the American Registry for the Most Compassionate Doctor and Patient’s Choice Doctor. In 2016, he also received recognition as a World’s Top Doctor.
Fondly referred to as “Dr. Chuck” by patients and colleagues, Chuck Osuagwu, MD, provides comprehensive internal medicine care to patients at Centerville Medical Center. At the office in Garland, Texas, Dr. Osuagwu is passionate about finding and correcting the root cause of illness, not just the symptoms. He is board certified in internal medicine and has been in practice for over 10 years.
Dr. Osuagwu attended medical school at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where he was awarded numerous honors. He later completed his internal medicine residency at UT Southwestern working at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas VA hospital, and Zale Lipshy University Hospital.
Dr. Osuagwu currently maintains active staff privileges at Baylor Medical Center Garland, Dallas Medical Center, and Lake Pointe Medical Center. He was voted among D-Magazine‘s Best Doctor for 2015 and 2016.
At Centerville Medical Center, he practices comprehensive primary care medicine and treats each patient as a unique individual. Dr. Osuagwu believes that every person can improve their health and live a happier and more productive lifestyle. His approach emphasizes preventive care, weight loss, nutrition, exercise, hormone balance, adrenal and thyroid health, and allergy treatment as pillars of wellness.
Dr. Osuagwu uses his unique knowledge to guide patients through age-related symptoms to alleviate chronic illnesses and to help them live healthier and more vibrant lives. In addition, Dr. Osuagwu specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of joint pain and neuropathy.
The clinic is multidisciplinary and depending on your condition, referral to nearby specialists is available.
To schedule your appointment at Centerville Medical Center, call the office or simply book online today.
Our clinic is led by Henna Xiang, MS, APRN, NP-C. Henna has been working as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner for over 25 years in the hospitals, home health, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, health insurance company, and primary care clinic. She serves as a Graduate Nursing Clinical Education Specialist at University of Arlington. She also founded a non-for-profit organization “International Health Education Alliance” to promote health and education around the world. Henna is a proud mother of three wonderful children. Henna is actively involved in her church and her community. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, photography, and flower arrangement.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Temple University
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Texas Woman’s University
Grace Vitale Wellness is an outstanding primary care practice in McKinney, Texas. Family nurse practitioner Katherine Epps, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, provides comprehensive health care services to children five and older, teenagers, and adults in a friendly setting.
Katherine, a family nurse practitioner, has over 10 years of health care experience. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient.
Katherine received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in psychology in 2012 at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. She continued her education at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she received her family nurse practitioner credential and Master of Science in Nursing. Throughout her career, Katherine has cared for children with autism and spent many years working as a registered nurse in intensive care and interventional radiology.
With this experience, Katherine founded Grace Vitale Wellness, offering urgent care, chronic disease management, vaccines, minor procedures, drug screenings, and acute care services. The practice also provides an infusion center, physicals, obesity treatment, mental health care, hearing and vision screenings, and in-house lab testing. Grace Vitale Wellness values hands-on, highly interactive care, and Katherine considers her clients to be community partners and neighbors.
Grace Vitale Wellness offers a streamlined patient registration and queue management system that allows employees to stay at work while awaiting their appointments. The practice provides an exceptional customer service experience with minimal employee downtime.
Schedule an appointment at Grace Vitale Wellness by phone or online today to maximize your health and well-being.
“I am a fairly new patient of Mrs Epps and I am pleased with the care she provides. Recently I was having some back pain, sciatica pain and in taking the medication and following her protocol the pain was greatly relieved.
Thank you Mrs Epps!!”
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