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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

"Dr. Dixon is one of approximately 100 neurosurgeons nationally who are fellowship-trained in both endovascular and microsurgical techniques for the treatment of aneurysms, vascular malformations, carotid artery stenosis and other vascular diseases. She completed her fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic and her neurosurgery residency at Ohio University COM-Riverside Methodist/Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. Dixon is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Cervical Spine Research Society, American Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Psi Sigma Alpha Academic Honor Society.</iframe></div>". Dr. Dixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Vivek Punjabi is a primary care provider, practicing in Intensive Care Medicine in Roanoke, Texas. Dr. Punjabi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Cardiogenic Shock, Hypovolemic Shock, Cardiac Arrest, and Gastrostomy.

Hiram Ndungu is an Internal Medicine provider in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Ndungu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

Nagendra Gupta is an Internal Medicine provider in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrostomy and Pacemaker Implantation.

Nader Tashtoush is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Tashtoush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Shock, Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

Dr. Mohammad Siadati is a board-certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He began his medical career in 2001 with primary focus in the areas of laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, emergency/trauma surgery, and reoperative surgery for recurrent colorectal cancer and other conditions. Dr. Siadati relocated to the Dallas area from Indiana in 2007. In addition to his practice, he currently serves as trauma medical director for Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB.Dr. Siadati earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in Indianapolis. Following medical school, he did a year of gastrointestinal surgery research at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. before returning to Indianapolis for his general surgery residency at IUSM. After completing his residency, he remained at IUSM for a year to work in trauma and general surgery. Dr. Siadati is a member of the Texas Medical Association. He is married and has two sons and a daughter who keep him busy beyond the office. Dr. Siadati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Ahmed Shakir brings in-depth clinical and teaching experience in neurosurgery to Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is fellowship-trained in spine surgery from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Dr. Shakir received his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas before going on to complete his neurological surgery residency training at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He has also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.Dr. Shakir’s special interests include spinal trauma, spinal oncology and degenerative spine disorders. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Shakir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Justin Dowdy is a Neurosurgery provider in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Dowdy has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Mark Tellez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Tellez has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

Rasheed Azam is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Azam has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

Gene Veley is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Veley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Doug Smith is an Orthopedics provider in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Acute Pain, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy.

Benjamin Solomon is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Roanoke, Texas. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Alexander Oranski is an Internal Medicine provider in Roanoke, Texas. Dr. Oranski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

Khoi Ly, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Westlake and nearby communities. Khoi Ly specializes in Family Medicine and works at Sound Physicians. To make an appointment, please call (817) 767-6120. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Ly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Apoplexy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Oluwaseyi Adejorin is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Adejorin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Respiratory Acidosis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Harish Muniswamy is an Internal Medicine provider in Westlake, Texas. Dr. Muniswamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.