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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.

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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

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.

About Dr. Vikas Jindal

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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.

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.

 Sarah Ashitey, MD is board certified in Family Medicine and provides comprehensive care both for the individual and family. She brings a patient-centered personal touch into every encounter and believes that each patient’s unique story is central to the healing process and path to wholeness and wellbeing.

She obtained her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and completed her residency at the esteemed John Peter Smith Hospital residency program. It is here that she gained the tools needed for broad spectrum family medicine as well as an unparalleled experience in procedural training.

Consequently Dr. Ashitey is able to offer her patients a wide array of services from her skill set including but not limited to chronic disease management, joint injections and dry needling, laser therapy and hormone therapy.

She heads up the Sexual Healing and Wellness programs at Southwest Family where we offer Adam and Eve packages using laser and PRP shots for Penile Enhancement and Vaginal Rejuvenation.

Dr. Sarah has an integrative philosophical background, so she works with the whole person to combine meds, and other natural modalities to get the best results.

In her spare time, she enjoys storytelling, travel, and playing tennis. She has a special interest in community health and development and lends her time outside of clinical hours to community-based research and various community health initiatives.

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.

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.

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.

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. James E. Race, M.D. of Dallas, Texas, has more than 30 years of experience. With a specialization in internal medicine, he is the go-to physician for your medical home and primary care needs. He has many long-term patients, some of whom have been with him for all 30 years.

Dr. Race is a lifelong Texan born in Houston. Dr. Races’ Mom and Dad were both educators and stressed the value of reading and education. Growing up, Dr. Race attended Strake Jesuit High School before heading to Texas Southern to study Biology. While at Texas Southern, where his dad was a professor of biology, he got involved in animal research. After graduating, he headed to Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. After medical school, he completed his internal medicine residency at Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, Ohio. After residency, he completed a year as the chief resident of the internal medicine program. Dr. Race relocated to Dallas in 1988.

While in Private practice, Dr. Race has been involved in over sixty clinical research trials. This twenty- year thirst for knowledge ties back to his parent’s support and the research skills he learned in college. This additional clinical activity has allowed him to publish papers and win research awards.

Dr. Race has served on the governing boards of over a dozen healthcare organizations, professional associations, payers, and nonprofit groups. In addition, he is on the medical staff of Methodist Dallas Medical Center. He is also a past president of the Dallas American Heart Association, where he was twice voted the volunteer of the year.

As the name suggests, Internal Medicine specialists like Dr. Race treat the whole body, so he sees patients with various complaints and health care needs. Dr. Race is available for everything from an annual checkup to treatment for an injury or illness. No matter what his patient needs, he uses state-of- the-art tools to make an accurate diagnosis and then creates an effective treatment plan. Dr. Race combines his medical knowledge and training with exceptional warmth and compassion for his patients.

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.

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.