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.
Risha Kopel, MD is a board certified provider in Internal Medicine. She graduated from Brown Medical School and did her residency at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. She has done research in cardiology and obesity treatment.
Dr. Kopel has won scholarly awards for Internal Medicine from the American College of Physicians and has been voted one of the best doctors in Dallas in D Magazine. She has a special interest in preventative health and women’s health. She is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Kopel has privileges at Medical City Hospital and Methodist Richardson Hospital.
Contact the office or request your appointment online with Dr. Risha Kopel today.
STL Medical Weight Loss is a 100% telemedicine-based practice specializing in injectable weight loss medications. We offer Semaglutide (Wegovy) and Trizepatide (Mounjaro). These medications are administered once weekly and weight loss can be fairly dramatic. Patients can lose 25-30lbs in the first 90 days. The medication is conveniently shipped to the patient’s door with all the supplies needed. Dr. Joseph Moleski focuses on providing medication and education to help patients achieve and maintain a healthy BMI. Book a Telemedicine Appointment Today
“Great and easy experience with STL Medical Weight loss. Very informative and easy to talk to. Answered my questions and provided answers that I could understand .”
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.
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.
Dr. Maryam Zamanian is your source for a passionate and experienced Endocrinologist and Diabetes Specialist in Plano, TX and Dallas, TX.
Dr. Zamanian earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. She completed her internal medicine training at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and her Endocrinology training at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Shortly after her residency training, she engaged in private practice of internal medicine at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas for a few years before pursuing a fellowship in Endocrinology.
As a Diabetes Specialist, Dr. Zamanian uses her training, experience, and latest research information to ensure your diabetes is under control.
Even though your primary care physician has done a great job working at controlling your diabetes, perhaps it's time to see a specialist if:
Your doctor recommends you have an evaluation with a specialist.
Your primary care physician has not treated many diabetes patients.
If you are having complications or difficulty managing your diabetes. In addition, you should see a specialist if you are having frequent low blood sugars (hypoglycemia) or have ever had drastic low blood sugar or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Conventional treatment does not work. Endocrinologists and diabetes care teams use a wide range of treatments to help you with difficult-to-control diabetes.
You want to know about the latest research or treatment options.
You take three or more injections a day or use an insulin pump.
A board-certified Endocrinologist does more than treat diabetes. Endocrinologists also treat people who suffer from hormonal imbalances, typically from glands in the endocrine system. The goal of treatment is to restore the normal balance of hormones found in a patient's body. Common conditions that Dr. Zamanian treats include:
Common conditions other than diabetes that Dr. Zamanian treats include:
Menopause
Metabolic disorders
Overproduction or underproduction of hormones
Growth problems
Thyroid diseases
Osteoporosis
Cancers of the endocrine glands
Hypertension
Infertility
Double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Zamanian uses her experience in internal medicine to provide the best possible treatment and care for Diabetes.
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.
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.
Shane Lashley is a facilitator who focuses on creating lifestyle plans for the patients of Healing Hands Holistic Health. Under the direction and oversight of Dr. Melita, Shane uses various lifestyle and functional assessments, nutritional evaluations, and specific lab tests to create a customized lifestyle and nutrition plan for each patient.
Prior to entering the health profession, Shane spent more than 20 years as a consultant to CEO’s, entrepreneurs, and attorneys regarding innovation, intellectual property, and financial management in hyper-growth companies.
It was in that world that Shane lost his health and learned firsthand the value of proper self-care. After restoring his own health, Shane decided to pursue an advanced education in health topics that would allow him to serve as a consultant to both physicians and patients. He founded a concierge lifestyle medicine consulting practice for physicians and clients, established a clientele from around Texas, and in 2019, joined forces with Dr. Melita Williams to help launch Healing Hands Holistic Health.
Shane earned two master’s degrees from the University of Dallas Graduate School of Management: a master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and a Masters in Management specializing in Corporate Finance (M.Mgt.).
Shane earned his certification in corrective exercise through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is certified as a Level 2 Fitness Nutrition Coach by Precision Nutrition.
A lifelong learner, Shane is currently pursuing the completion of several health credentials.
Diplomate as an Anti-Aging, Metabolic and Functional Medicine Health Practitioner (ABAAHP) through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).
Board certification in advanced medical nutrition therapy through the Board of Certified Nutritionist Specialists.
Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) in Integrative Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Dr. Daniel Amen’s Brain Health Coaching Certification Program
Dr. Dale Bredesen’s RECODE Practitioner Certification for reversing cognitive decline due to Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
Shane is not a physician and does not diagnose or treat disease. His tools, expertise, and training are directed toward empowering patients to take more control over their health outcomes by adopting new habits and using proven resources to help activate the body’s own natural healing capacities. Shane and Dr. Melita collaborate on patient care plan development, in-clinic therapies, and at-home lifestyle strategies so that each patient receives the treatment and empowerment opportunities they need to achieve their health goals.
Shane serves on the board of directors for Wipe Out Kids Cancer, a non-profit organization dedicated to research and development for rare pediatric cancers.
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.
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.
As a childhood asthmatic, I spent many hours in emergency rooms and doctors' offices. I witnessed firsthand the fragmented care faced by uninsured and underinsured patients in my diverse community. My parents? faith inspired them to work for a better future for me and our community, instilling in me a lens of hope and servant leadership.
I studied comparative biology at Tulane University and pursued neurobiology at Yale. After graduate school, I attended Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.
I view medicine as my calling; primary care is my passion because it combines restoration, education, counseling, and advocacy. For over 30 years, I have been dedicated to public health in communities worldwide, including West Africa and Haiti. In the last 19 years, I have worked as a board-certified internist in Dallas and Austin, focusing on reducing health disparities related to COVID-19, hypertension, diabetes, and HIV.
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.
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
Tu Clinica Arlington in Arlington, Texas, is a family medicine and primary care practice offering the best service in the area. Led by Jorge Cordero, IMG, the practice’s team of highly skilled professionals provides outstanding care to children ages 3 and up, adults, and seniors. All staff members speak fluent English, but the practice is primarily Spanish-speaking. At Tu Clinica Arlington, patients benefit from comprehensive care for all common health conditions. These include acute problems like ear infections, allergies, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), women’s health concerns such as menopause and problem periods, and chronic diseases like diabetes, thyroid disorders, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Diagnostic services available at Tu Clinica Arlington include abdominal and thyroid ultrasounds and lab tests, including sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing. The skilled clinicians also perform minor surgeries, including abscess drainage, cauterization of warts, fungal and ingrown nail removal, and suturing of minor wounds. Tu Clinica Arlington’s integrative approach ensures patients receive the most effective treatments, combining conventional therapies with complementary approaches where appropriate. The practice also promotes preventive medicine, offering school and annual physical exams, Pap smears and other cancer screening tests, immunizations, and advice on healthy living. To find out more about the best family practice in the area, call Tu Clinica Arlington today or book an appointment online.
Clara Formusoh, FNB-BC, is a board-certified nurse practitioner through ANCC. Clara joins Holistic Health and Psychiatry with over 19 years of nursing experience with over 10 years as a Nurse Practitioner. She looks forward to providing family medicine and primary care services to the community of Arlington, Texas.
Clara obtained her nursing degree from LSUA- Louisiana State University at Alexandria before completing her bachelor's degree at UTA- University of Texas at Arlington while working. She obtained her master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in Family Medicine from the University of Texas at Tyler.
At Holistic Health and Psychiatry, Clara is passionate about empowering her patients through active listening, education, providing comprehensive compassionate individualized care and helping them make sound holistic decisions about their health. She champions prevention and promotion of health through education, screening and healthy lifestyle. She continues to enrich her knowledge and skills base through webinars, listening to podcasts, and reading.
When not at work, Clara enjoys spending time with her family, singing and dancing. She loves to travel and learn more about the diverse creation of God. She is active in her local church, where she enjoys spending time with children and youths.
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.
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.