Certified family nurse practitioner Mitsi Pimentel began her medical career in 1997. Prior to joining Texas Health Physicians Group, she worked in a pediatric and adolescent health care practice in the Waxahachie area. Her areas of special interest include women’s health and medical surgical support. Mitsi began her clinical education at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. She went on to earn both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. Mitsi is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Ms. Pimentel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Menopause, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

Misa Wilcox is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with additional certification as a cardiovascular nurse. She began her career in 1994 working as a nurse in a small hospital in Canyon, Texas. Her clinical experience includes working in the coronary care unit and cardiac catheterization lab, as well as a nurse manager. Misa’s clinical interests include heart health, cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, and care for chronic conditions such as kidney disease. She places a priority on enabling access to care for individuals of all ages.Misa earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minn., graduating Summa Cum Laude with her undergraduate degree. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Key International Honor Society, and Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing.

Nicholas Berezich became a registered nurse in 2015 with a focus on caring for critically ill patients. He later earned his certification as a family nurse practitioner and gained additional experience in the areas of men’s health, acute care, behavioral health and telemedicine services.Nicholas earned both his bachelor’s and his master’s degrees in nursing while attending The University of Texas at Arlington. He is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Away from the office, he enjoys practicing Tae Kwon Do and has earned his Level 2 Black Belt.

Sundye West is a Nurse Practitioner in Azle, Texas. Ms. West is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Muscle Spasms, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

After an early career in optometry, Tatiana Conley decided she wanted to provide broader care to patients across the lifespan. She went on to earn two nursing degrees from The University of Texas at Arlington and become certified as a family nurse practitioner. Tatiana enjoys the ever-evolving nature of medicine and believes in providing a holistic approach to care for all patients. She has been a part of the Texas Health family since 2016.In her free time, Tatiana loves to travel with her family. One of her favorite destinations is Los Cabos, Mexico. She speaks fluent Spanish. Ms. Conley is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Menopause.

Rebecca Izquierdo is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas. Ms. Izquierdo has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Angiomyoma, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Kristi Alverson has served North Texans as a certified family nurse practitioner since 2020. Prior to working as an FNP, she served as a registered nurse for five years. Her areas of clinical focus include preventative medicine, chronic disease support, treatment and care of minor injuries and wounds, and lab and other diagnostic services. Kristi earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees in nursing from Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She was then one of only three nursing graduates to be selected for a one-year residency program offered through the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, also in Charleston, and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Shirley Mcmillin is a Nurse Practitioner in Azle, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Opioid Induced Constipation, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Robin Sustala is a Nurse Practitioner in Azle, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Menopause, and Emphysema.

Heather Carden is a Nurse Practitioner in Azle, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Elise Shankle earned her certification as a family nurse practitioner in 2018 and has worked in family medicine/primary care since that time. She became a registered nurse in 2012. Elise has cared for patients of all ages, with a focus on women’s health and adolescent primary care. She is passionate about developing targeted health education and strategies, especially for her patients with diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.Elise holds two bachelor’s degrees, one in biology from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, and the other in nursing. She received her undergraduate nursing degree while at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. She later earned her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from Maryville University in St. Louis, Mo. Elise is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association, North Texas Nurse Practitioners Association and Texas Nurses Association. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Trista Preda is a Nurse Practitioner in Willow Park, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Protein Deficiency, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

Lauren Alvarado began her medical career in 2015 as a pediatric registered nurse in the Lubbock, Texas area before setting down roots in North Texas. While working, Lauren completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing, which she earned Summa Cum Laude from the Texas Tech University Health Science Center. She went on to work as a registered nurse in the Fort Worth Independent School District while earning her Masters of Science in Nursing degree with honors from The University of Texas at Arlington. Lauren became certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2020. Lauren’s nurse practitioner clinical experience includes mental health, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics and urgent care. She places a priority on the early detection of acute illnesses, identifying at-risk patients and advocating for the well-being of the entire community from infants to the most senior. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association and Texas Nurses Association. Ms. Alvarado is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Protein Deficiency.

A good experience with a health care provider as a teenager inspired Autumn Hall to pursue a career in nursing. She now strives to pay her good experience forward with her own patients by making a difference in their overall health and improving their care through education and partnership. Autumn has served as a clinical educator in addition to being a skilled practitioner. She became a registered nurse in 2011 and earned her certification as a family nurse practitioner in 2016.Autumn earned her bachelor's and master’s degrees in nursing at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Nursing in Lubbock. She chose a career in family medicine for the opportunity to care for a variety of patients with a variety of health needs. Autumn is skilled to perform common acute and primary care procedures, including wellness exams, sports and school physicals, laceration repairs and female pelvic exams. Ms. Hall is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Eyelid Bump.

Allison Lee is a registered nurse and certified family nurse practitioner. She began her nursing career at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital in 2012 serving the health care needs of women and newborns. She is also experienced in the areas of behavioral health, cardiac care and family medicine, having worked most recently with patients of all ages in the Fort Worth community. Allison earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing while attending Chamberlain College of Nursing in Downers Grove, Ill. She also completed a medical/surgical fellowship in surgery through the Parkland Health & Hospital System. Allison is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Ms. Lee is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Rathke Cleft Cyst.

Nicole Farish is a Nurse Practitioner in Azle, Texas.

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A medical mission trip to Haiti in 2014 where she worked alongside a nurse practitioner spurred Mary Margaret (Maggie) McClelen’s interest in becoming a health care provider. She has worked as a registered nurse in the Fort Worth community since 2018 and became a certified family nurse practitioner in 2024. She also is certified as a pediatric nurse with clinical focus in the areas of heart, lung and digestive health care. Maggie graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice while attending Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Maggie is passionate about getting to know the health of entire families and gaining new medical knowledge each and every day. She places a priority on empowering her patients to have a say in their care and to put their health front and center. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Texas Nurse Practitioners organizations.

Karen Stentz is a Nurse Practitioner in Azle, Texas. Ms. Stentz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Menopause, and Muscle Spasms.

Monika Budhathoki is a Nurse Practitioner in Azle, Texas. Ms. Budhathoki is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Opioid Induced Constipation, and Gallbladder Disease.

Lacy Foster is a Nurse Practitioner in Azle, Texas. Ms. Foster has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

Brenda Reed is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, and Eyelid Bump.

Sara Catherine Michael has cared for the Fort Worth community as a registered nurse since 2013. She became board-certified as an acute care nurse practitioner in 2003 with a focus in a variety of disciplines, including cardiology, pulmonology and trauma care. She strives to improve continuity of care and outcomes for her patients by connecting providers, facilities and families.Sara Catherine earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing while attending Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. She graduated with her master’s degree in nursing from Wichita State University, also in Kansas. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Protein Deficiency, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

Kathryn Guardado is a Nurse Practitioner in Azle, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).