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 highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

"For more than 15 years, Michael Catino, M.D., has specialized in orthopedic spine surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After completing his general surgery internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., Catino finished his fellowship at Maryland Spine Fellowship in Towson, M.D., where he trained with world-renowned surgeon Dr. Paul McAfee. He has co-authored numerous research papers, and is one of the Dallas/Fort Worth area's foremost experts on orthopedic spine surgery.Catino specializes in spine surgery, with an emphasis on complex revision spine surgery. He has a special interest in treating injuries and conditions related to the cervical spine. He takes a conservative approach to spinal care pursuing non-surgical treatment options prior to considering surgery. When surgery is necessary, he employs minimally-invasive techniques whenever possible.Catino joined physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Jennifer Zahn</a> at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton to form the Neck and Back Center, prior to practicing privately and co-founding North Texas Neck and Back.In his earlier years, Catino played college football on a full scholarship. As a defensive player, he learned the importance of staying physically fit. He continues to stay physically active and participates in various endurance events.WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: North Texas Neck and Back (Michael A. Catino, M.D.)</a>". Dr. Catino is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Dr. Michael Lee is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS), a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS) with the highest credentials in order to practice the highest level of bariatric surgery and revisional bariatric surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston before going on to complete his general surgery residency training at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Lee is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive metabolic and bariatric surgery from the renowned Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.Upon completion of his training, Dr. Lee was recruited as Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery and the Director of the Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas from 2012-2015 before entering private practice.Dr. Lee specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery including revisional surgery as well as a minimally invasive general surgery. He has presented at the national level and published in peer-reviewed journals on topics ranging from robotic-assisted bariatric surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques, and reducing risk in bariatric surgery. His professional society memberships include the (ACS) American College of Surgeons, (SAGES) Society of American GI and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the (ASMBS) American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. In his free time, Dr. Lee trains for long distance triathlons and hopes to inspire and motivate his patients promoting physical activity and ethical eating. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Stephen Atkinson is a general surgeon skilled to perform a variety of surgical procedures, including hernia repair and gallbladder removal. He has extensive training in minimally invasive techniques and is also certified in the use of the daVinci robotic surgical system.Dr. Atkinson earned his undergraduate degree in Mandarin Chinese before going on the complete his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. He did his general surgery residency through UPMC Community Osteopathic in Harrisburg, Penn. Dr. Atkinson is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgery, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. When not with his patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, and undertaking home remodeling projects. Dr. Atkinson actually paid for some of his medical schooling by flipping a fixer upper. He also likes to travel. So far, he’s been to 12 countries over 4 continents, but his mission to see the world is still a work in progress. Dr. Atkinson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Choledocholithiasis.

Davey Suh is a General Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Suh is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Patrick Shovlin is a General Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Shovlin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

Melissa Kinney is a General Surgeon in Lewisville, Texas. Dr. Kinney is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Ralph Parker is a General Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Parker is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease.

Miral Amin is a General Surgeon in Southlake, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

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 highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Victor Cobos is a General Surgeon in Denton, Texas. Dr. Cobos is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Nabeel Shabout is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Shabout is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Paul Marciano is a General Surgeon in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Marciano is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tendinitis.

Wade Dunlap is a General Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Dunlap is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Clifford has become a well-regarded breast surgeon in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. He also specializes in general and oncologic surgery, providing his patients with personalized, hands-on care. Dr. Cifford is active in the Society of Surgical Oncology, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and American Society of Breast Surgeons, where he has served on and chaired the research committee. Dr. Clifford has also served as the Chief of Surgery at Baylor Medical Center at Irving. An active mountaineer and guide, Dr. Clifford lives in Coppell, Texas, with his wife and two children. Dr. Clifford provides care to patients aged 17 and older. Dr. Clifford is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Carson Fairbanks, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University in College Station before earning his medical degree from Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in Bryan. He completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery through the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.Dr. Fairbanks pursued his orthopedic spine surgery fellowship training at the Spine Institute of Arizona in Scottsdale, where he honed his skills in open and minimally invasive techniques for the relief of common and complex spinal problems while working with some of the pioneers in minimally invasive spine treatments. These techniques include minimally invasive microdiscectomies, laminectomy, anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), lateral lumbar interbody fusion (DLIF/XLIF), posterior lumbar interbody fusion, (TLIF, PLIF), anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), posterior cervical foraminotomy, posterior cervical fusion and cervical total disc replacements.Dr. Fairbanks has served as a sports medicine team physician for Alvarado High School, Brenham High School and the football program at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. He is board-certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and North American Spine Society. Dr. Fairbanks is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Ashley Mekala is a General Surgeon in Keller, Texas. Dr. Mekala is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Neil Patel is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

James Mullins is a General Surgeon in Irving, Texas. Dr. Mullins is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sinusitis.

Thomas Kleinschmidt is a General Surgeon in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Kleinschmidt has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Sean Luh is a General Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Luh is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, and Ingrown Toenail.

Natalie Britt is a General Surgeon in Denton, Texas. Dr. Britt has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Valeria Simone is a General Surgeon in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Simone is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hemangiopericytoma, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Hernia Surgery.

Lesley Richey is a General Surgeon in Corinth, Texas. Dr. Richey is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, and Ingrown Toenail.

Scott Floyd is a General Surgeon and a Podiatric Medicine provider in Flower Mound, Texas.