Dr. Prakash Gatta's passion for advancing automation in surgery through robotics and digitally enhanced surgical care led him to a career in 2007 as a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in foregut/esophageal, gastrointestinal and minimally invasive surgery. Since that time, he has held numerous clinical faculty positions, including within the University of Cincinnati and the University of Washington, and served on several committees in exploration of new frontiers in minimally invasive GI surgery.For the American Foregut Society, Dr. Gatta acted as chair of the Robotics & Co-Chair of the Advocacy Committees. He has also served on the Digital Surgery, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Committees for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the co-inventor of a single port laparoscopic access tool used to promote less invasive GI surgeries.Dr. Gatta earned his medical degree in Mumbai, India, before setting down roots in the United States. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, where he served as chief resident of his class. He completed his esophageal, gastrointestinal and minimally invasive surgery fellowship at The Oregon Clinic in Portland under the mentorship of Dr. Lee Swanstrom an internationally recognized Esophageal Surgeon.Beyond the technological aspects of surgery, Dr. Gatta's areas of clinical focus include Oncology of the upper foregut (Esophageal & Gastric Cancer), the treatment of GERD, hiatal/paraesophageal hernia and Esophageal motility disorders such as Achalasia.When not with his patients, he provides charity care locally and internationally in India. In his free time he enjoys traveling with his family, cycling, painting and cheering on his Seattle Seahawks. Dr. Gatta is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Arabic. Dr. Gatta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Melvin Elieson is a North Texas native who grew up in the Flower Mound area. He is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Elieson has served the surgical needs of adult patients since 2006. In addition to his practice, he has served as a clinical assistant professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock since 2012 and at the Texas Christian University School of Medicine in Fort Worth since 2019. His areas of special focus include laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, complex hernia repairs, diseases of the gallbladder, anti-reflux surgery, surgery of the colon/stomach/ intestine and surgery of the solid organs of the abdomen. Dr. Elieson earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Following medical school, he completed the general surgery residency program at UTMB in Galveston before completing a year of fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute in Baton Rouge, La. Dr. Elieson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Foregut Society and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.Dr. Elieson is married with three sons and a daughter who share his passion for the outdoors. He enjoys kite boarding and snow skiing and staying active within his church. Dr. Elieson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

David Bass is a Gastroenterologist in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Bass is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Winston Chan is a double board-certified General Surgeon and Colon and Rectal Surgeon with additional certification and training in the use of the Da Vinci Xi robotic system for minimally invasive surgeries. He is an accomplished surgeon with extensive experience in both university-based teaching and clinical robotics proctoring.Dr. Chan earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and his colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Chan's passion lies in using the latest advanced medical technology, such as robotics and laparoscopy, in combination with his own surgical dexterity to treat complex diseases through small incisions to promote patient comfort and outcomes. His surgical expertise includes treatment of gallbladder disease, hernias, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease, reflux disorders, and soft tissue conditions. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving, traveling and spending time with family.Dr. Chan is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and Tarrant County Medical Society. He speaks English and Mandarin. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.

Jeffrey Krieger is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Krieger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Eric Hill is a Gastroenterologist in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Hill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Kevin Ho is a Gastroenterologist in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Cherian Abraham is a Gastroenterologist in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Lee Bloemendal is a General Surgeon in N Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Bloemendal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Anu Lamba is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Lamba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Ernesto Guerra is a Gastroenterologist in Keller, Texas. Dr. Guerra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

Josh George is a Gastroenterologist in Keller, Texas. Dr. George is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

John Birbari is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Birbari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Parathyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Navakanth Gorrepati is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Gorrepati is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Nishita Kara is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Kara has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Encopresis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

David Spady is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Spady has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

David Levitan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Levitan has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Diverticular Disease.

Dr. August Lyons began his surgical career in the Arlington area in 2004. In addition to being a board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Lyons serves as an associate professor of Medicine for Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. His clinical interests include surgical care for gastrointestinal cancers, bariatric and metabolic procedures, and plastic/reconstructive surgery following trauma. Dr. Lyons earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, where he was chief resident during his final year. Before he found his true passion in the medical field, Dr. Lyons’ early career ventures included serving as a science and editorial consultant for Nickelodeon TV in New York City and as a legislative aid on the Ways and Means Committee in Washington, D.C. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, Tarrant County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Jay Patel is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Daniel Ziegler is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Ziegler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.