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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Christian Carr has been a board-certified general surgeon in North Texas since 2002. His areas of clinical interest and focus include surgical treatment of issues involving the thyroid and parathyroid glands, laparoscopic and robotic surgery for intestinal problems and hernias, and surgical removal of skin cancers. Dr. Carr has sat on numerous committees in the field of surgery and currently serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery for Texas Christian University/University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth.Dr. Carr earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He remained in Houston to complete his general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine before relocating to Dallas-Fort Worth. Dr. Carr is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. Outside the office, Dr. Carr enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and skiing. Dr. Carr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.

Sina Matin is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Matin has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Nathan Emerson is a General Surgeon in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Emerson has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Thomas Kleinschmidt is a General Surgeon in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Kleinschmidt has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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 the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

Shahid Shafi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Shafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Diverticular Disease, Hernia, and Obesity.

Clifford Simmang is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Simmang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Julio Rivera is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Rivera has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Cara Govednik is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Govednik has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Ryan Balogh is a General Surgeon in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Balogh has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

Valeria Simone is a General Surgeon in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Simone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemangiopericytoma, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Hernia Surgery.

Clifton Cox is a Colorectal Surgeon in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Cox has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, and Hernia Surgery.

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

Patrick Shovlin is a General Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Shovlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

Ralph Parker is a General Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.