Coming from a family of physicians, Dr. Ume Kakwan knew from a young age that she would pursue medicine. She chose her specialty in geriatric medicine to address a great need in the United States to care for an aging population. 'As people age, their needs change,' she said. 'At MatureWell we're given the opportunity to spend more time with our elderly patients and move beyond traditional medicine to attend to the whole family.' Dr. Kakwan describes her most professionally rewarding experience as each day that she has an opportunity to help transition patients who have been in the hospital back to the comfort of their home. She has served patients in our community as a physician for 17 years. In 2011, she completed additional education in Geriatric Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. She holds her Bachelor of Medicine degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College and her post-graduate degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Pakistan. She completed clinical residencies in several specialty areas, including a residency in Family Practice at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and a post-doctoral fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. In her spare time, Dr. Kakwan enjoys spending time with her two school-aged children, gardening and cooking and volunteering in local nursing homes. Dr. Kakwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5, and Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency.

Nancy Scheinost is a Physician Assistant and a Rheumatologist in Bryan, Texas. Ms. Scheinost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Katherine Blalock, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Navasota and nearby communities. Katherine Blalock specializes in Primary Care and works at Primary Care - Texas A&M Health Family Care. To make an appointment, please call (936) 825-0755. Dr. Blalock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

Michael Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Eosinophilic Cystitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Mia Guzman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Guzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Guzman is currently accepting new patients.

Julie Lim, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Bryan and nearby communities. Julie Lim specializes in Internal Medicine and works at Julie Lim, MD. To make an appointment, please call (979) 774-3960. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Michele Garant-Smotherman is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Garant-Smotherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menorrhagia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Garant-Smotherman is currently accepting new patients.

David Vaughan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Vaughan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Vaughan is currently accepting new patients.

Mark English is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in College Station, Texas. Dr. English is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.

David Hackethorn is a Geriatrics provider in College Station, Texas. Dr. Hackethorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Vascular Dementia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Navatha Bondalapati is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in College Station, Texas. Dr. Bondalapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Bondalapati is currently accepting new patients.

Linda Price is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

James Bonds is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Bonds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Beriberi, Shingles, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Bonds is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bronchitis, and Ascites. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Svijetlana Begovic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Begovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Begovic is currently accepting new patients.

Effective March 17, 2023, Dr. Jacques Mamigonian will no longer be part of the St. Joseph Health Medical Group. To schedule an appointment with one of our other providers, please call (979) 774-2121.Dr. Jacques Mamigonian specializes in Primary Care. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Mamigonian attended California State University Northridge, earning a bachelor s degree in Biology and Autonomous University of Guadalajara where he received his M.D. degree. After earning his degree in Guadalajara, Dr. Mamigonian moved to Valhalla, New York, where he completed the Fifth Pathway Program at New York Medical College. He left New York to further his education by completing his residency at Brazos Family Medicine Program. He's been with CHI St. Joseph Health since 2008. Dr. Mamigonian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Dementia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Joseph Roman, MD, is board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified in Obesity Medicine. He is a 1997 graduate of Texas A&M, a 2003 graduate of Texas Tech University Medical School and a 2003 graduate of Texas Tech University with an Masters in Business Administration. He completed residency at the University of Oklahoma where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Roman was led into the medical profession with a desire to help people live fuller and more healthy lives. He chose Internal Medicine as he enjoys interacting adults and felt that he could make a positive impact in their health. He enjoys educating individuals on their disease process and how best to make decisions that benefit their health. He believes that when there is trust between a patient and physician, patients are more likely to take ownership of their health and make changes that will help them live long, healthy lives. A native of Lake Jackson, TX, Dr. Roman is married with three children. His wife owns Bahama Bucks in College Station and in his free time he calls himself a 'handyman at Bahama Bucks.' Proud to work at CHI St. Joseph Health, he believes St. Josephs has always been an organization that values their patients and physicians. He is proud to be a part of an organization that believes patients matter. Dr. Roman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

Rajpreet Singh is a Rheumatologist in College Station, Texas. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Vitamin D Deficiency, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

Margaret Burks is an Endocrinologist in College Station, Texas. Dr. Burks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Deanne Veselka, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to College Station and nearby communities. Dr. Veselka specializes in Primary Care and works at St. Joseph Health Primary Care South College Station. To make an appointment, please call (979) 690-4466. Dr. Veselka is part of the St. Joseph Medical Group, a network of multidisciplinary healthcare providers conveniently located throughout the Greater Bryan and College Station areas. St. Joseph Health Medical Group accepts all major insurance plans, making it easier for you to access the best care at the best value. Dr. Veselka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and High Cholesterol.