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 Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Jacquelyn Garvin, MPAS, PA-C is a certified physician assistant committed to the health of North Texans. She received her undergraduate degree in cell and molecular biology from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. She then went on to earn her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.Ms. Garvin brings a solid foundation of hands-on experience in the management and care of patients. Prior to joining Her OB/GYN, she had experience taking care of patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Ms. Garvin also has a passion for providing philanthropic medical services to indigent populations. She completed a medical mission trip to Laredo, Texas, while in school and worked as a student volunteer through the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center surgery clinic.Ms. Garvin is a member of the American Association of Physician Assistants, American Gastroenterology Association and Texas Association of Physician Assistants. Ms. Garvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Angiomyoma, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, and Gallbladder Disease.

Dr. Kalan Bobbitt had the opportunity to volunteer with her local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) organization when she was in high school. The experience spurred her interest in the medical field. She went on to become a board-certified family medicine physician in 2011 and has worked in the area of primary care ever since.Dr. Bobbitt earned her medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. She completed her family medicine residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Austin. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Academy of Family Physicians and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Bobbitt has been named a Top Doc by Fort Worth Magazine on multiple occasions. Dr. Bobbitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Richard Ward is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hurst, Texas. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Tarik Madni is a Plastic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Madni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Diverticular Disease.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Jody Houston is a Gastroenterologist in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Houston has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Gastrectomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Encopresis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

Ashley Mekala is a General Surgeon in Keller, Texas. Dr. Mekala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Chad Treece is a General Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Treece is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Michael Bryan has been a trusted general surgeon and fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon in the Grapevine community since 2009. He performs laparoscopic and other minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal tumors, disorders of the bile duct and prostate, and a variety of acute and traumatic conditions. He has sat on and chaired numerous committees and boards to further surgical best practices and advocate for patients. He previously served as chief of the Department of Surgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB and currently serves as assistant medical director for the Texas Health Surgery Center in Bedford.Dr. Bryan earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque before going on to complete his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Bryan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Away from the office, he enjoys running and other fitness activities. He also may be found in the sky piloting his private plane. Dr. Bryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Bala Ponnam is an Internal Medicine provider in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Ponnam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Laminectomy.

Rajasekhar Sanapala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Sanapala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Anemia, Peptic Ulcer, Prostatectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Lawrence Kaler is a Radiologist in Keller, Texas. Dr. Kaler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1. Dr. Kaler is currently accepting new patients.

Hyungmin Jung is a General Surgeon in Keller, Texas. Dr. Jung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, and Gallbladder Disease.

Augustine Lee is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

Dr. Tu K. Le provides compassionate, comprehensive care for general and invasive cardiology in patients with known or suspected diseases of the heart or circulation. Fellowship-trained cardiologist in the top 5 Cardiology Programs in the U.S.</li> Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and by the Board of Nuclear Cardiology</li></ul>Dr. Le has an extensive academic record. He attended the University of California, Riverside in the 3-year accelerated undergraduate Biomedical Sciences Program, graduating with high honors. He then completed his medical school, Internal Medicine residency, and Cardiology fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In addition, Dr. Le has been the recipient of the most prestigious and nationally recognized academic honors and awards. He was named the University of California Regents Scholar and received the Phi Beta Kappa honor.He has a strong interest and expertise in cardiovascular imaging. He has been involved in multiple research trials both in echocardiography and impedance cardiography. He is an expert in 3-D echocardiography. Dr. Le is also trained in vascular imaging and CT imaging. Dr. Le also provides expertise in rhythm management and pacemaker implants. He is a testamur of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE).Dr. Le has a strong philosophy concerning a balanced life and applies this in his practice and focus in preventive and general cardiology. Raising five kids with his wife, he truly understands the demands that patients have in their lives and makes every effort to balance that with the latest cutting-edge therapy in cardiovascular care, whether that is through medications or, if necessary, invasive and interventional procedures. Aside from his practice and family, Dr. Le has managed to complete his MBA program from the University of Texas, Dallas, graduating with high honors and receiving the Beta Gamma Sigma honor. He has applied this skillset in his leadership positions in the local hospitals and Texas Health system. He has also managed to help start up a free medical clinic in his church and served as the medical director. With what little free time he has, he enjoys the outdoors as an avid cyclist and snowboarder.Dr. Le is also fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Alejandro Pruitt is a Gastroenterologist in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Pruitt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.