Dr. Eddie Blay Jr. is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care with advanced training in trauma, burns, and emergency surgery. His additional areas of interest and focus include trauma resuscitation, complex abdominal wall reconstruction, chest wall reconstruction and hernia repair. Dr. Blay earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C. He then moved to Philadelphia, PA., to complete his general surgery residency at Temple University Hospital before heading to Nashville, TN., where he completed his acute care surgery fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Upon completion of his training, Dr. Blay moved to St Louis, MO and practiced trauma surgery, surgical critical care and emergency general surgery. He relocated to North Texas in 2025. Dr. Blay is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Beyond the operating room, he enjoys traveling, spending time with his family and partaking in basketball and soccer. Dr. Blay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Appendectomy.

Dr. Jennifer Grant is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in surgical critical care. She has worked in the area of trauma surgery since 2017, beginning her medical career at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. Having worked in a major public hospital, Dr. Grant places a priority on providing quality care to a diverse population. Her primary focus is minimally invasive procedures that promote healing and reduce recovery time for patients with critical injuries or illness. Dr. Grant earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville in Kentucky. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Metro Group before going on to complete her surgical critical care fellowship at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Ogilvie Syndrome, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Therese Duane is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Duane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Diverticular Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Alyssa Mowrer has worked in the area of general surgery since 2017 and has been a board-certified general surgeon since 2021. Her clinical interests and focus include pediatric/pediatric trauma surgery, abdominal surgery and surgical care for women’s health issues. She previously served as a clinical professor in the Department of Surgery at Medical College of Wisconsin, where she provided care to newborn and pediatric patients experiencing surgical problems or trauma.Dr. Mowrer earned her medical degree and completed her general surgery residency while attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. She then completed a clinical research fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Dr. Mowrer also holds a Master of Education in the Health Professions from Johns Hopkins School of Education in Baltimore, Md. She is especially passionate about advancing the surgical care of our nation’s youngest residents as well as women. Dr. Mowrer is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Surgeons, American Pediatric Surgery Association, Association of Surgical Education, Association of Women Surgeons and Pediatric Trauma Society. Dr. Mowrer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

Dr. Carlos Rodriguez is a decorated veteran of the United States Navy, where he spent 24 years on active duty (1991-2018). As a junior officer, Dr. Rodriguez spent four and a half years in the nuclear Navy with most of that time as a division officer onboard the USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738) - a Trident class submarine in Kings Bay, GA. After completing his initial tour, he resigned his commission as a Lieutenant in submarine Navy to attend medical school (1995-1999) at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY.Following completion of medical school, Dr. Rodriguez went back on active duty in 1999. He spent five years at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD completing his residency in general surgery. From 2006-2008, Dr. Rodriguez performed his fellowship in trauma and surgical critical care at the University of Maryland-R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD.Throughout his military career, Dr. Rodriguez made numerous combat surgical deployments (2004, 2009, 2010, and 2014) to Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout his career, when not deployed or in fellowship training, Dr. Rodriguez was stationed at the National Naval Medical Center (renamed to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2011). From 2012 until his retirement in 2018, Dr. Rodriguez held numerous leadership positions including Trauma Medical Director and Chief of Emergency General Surgery.As the Trauma Medical Director for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Dr. Rodriguez led a 60-member multidisciplinary team caring for over 750 Wounded Warriors injured while fighting in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Inherent Resolve.After retiring from the Navy, Dr. Rodriguez set down roots in Fort Worth in 2018. He joined Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG) in March of 2022. Prior to that, he was working at John Peter Smith Hospital as the Director of Emergency General Surgery and Surgical Research. Dr. Rodriguez is the Academic Vice Chair of Surgery and the Medical Director for Acute Care Surgery at Texas Health Fort Worth.Dr. Rodriguez holds board certification in general surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. Rodriguez also holds an MBA in healthcare administration from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters and has edited 2 textbooks. He remains active in publishing and in resident education. In addition to providing care of the acutely injured/surgically ill patient, his clinical areas of focus include abdominal wall reconstruction, complex hernia repair, and robotic assisted, minimally invasive surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST). Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy.

Ruth Jones is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Atresia of Small Intestine, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

Jose Iglesias is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Iglesias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Imperforate Anus, Pectus Carinatum, Duodenal Atresia, and Appendectomy.

Daniel Lodwick is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Lodwick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Atresia of Small Intestine, Duodenal Atresia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Orchiectomy.

Annette Elbert is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Elbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Elbert is currently accepting new patients.

Martha Wills is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Wills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Appendectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.