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.

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.

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).

Latha Thomas is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She began her medical career in 2008 working as a registered nurse in the Arlington area. Her areas of special focus include disease management, medical surgical support and family medicine. Ms. Thomas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Menopause, and Plantar Fasciitis.

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.

Erick Arellano began his medical career in 2006, but he has long had a passion for making connections with others. As a certified family nurse practitioner, he is fulfilling his long-time love by focusing on the health promotion and well-being of his patients. In 2017, Erick was recognized among the “DFW Great 100 Nurses” for his contributions in the workplace and the community. His clinical experience includes caring for and managing orthopedic concerns, performing physicals and health exams, and providing healthy-lifestyle education. Erick earned both his undergraduate and master’s degrees in nursing at The University of Texas at Arlington. He also holds certification as a progressive care nurse. He is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and American Association of Nurse Practitioners. When not with his patients, you’ll likely find Erick fishing in a nearby river or stream or playing disc golf somewhere in the Metroplex. Mr. Arellano is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, and Emphysema.

Melissa Wilson has cared for North Texans as a registered nurse since 2013. She is experienced in collaborating with physicians on everything from emergency, pre-operative and post-anesthesia care to diagnostic procedures and discharge education and coordination. Melissa has participated in three medical mission trips to Antigua, Guatemala, during which she helped care for patients undergoing a variety of unique and complex surgical procedures with physician support. She earned her certification as a family nurse practitioner in 2023. She enjoys educating and connecting with patients in both English and Spanish and holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish. Melissa earned an additional bachelor’s degree in nursing, graduating Cum Laude from the Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock. She received her master’s degree in nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington while continuing to work part-time as a nurse at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Melissa is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Texas Nurse Practitioners organization. Away from the office, she serves on the Safety Medical Ministry Team at the church where she has been a long-time member and finds any excuse to spend time outdoors with her family.

Zohra Nazarali is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas. Ms. Nazarali has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Ashley Babbitt is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Sarah Weber is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Pritee Chhetri is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas. Ms. Chhetri has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her top area of expertise is End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Stella Lisk began her career in 1996 caring for patients in assisted living and on the medical-surgical floor of a regional medical center before focusing her clinical career in cardiovascular services. She is board-certified as an advanced registered nurse practitioner.Stella earned her undergraduate nursing degree and master's degree in nursing from The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. She went on to receive her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas. Stella's areas of clinical focus include disease prevention, heart failure disease management and preventive cardiology. As a cardiovascular advanced practice nurse, she is skilled in cardiovascular disease program development, electrophysiology procedures and device management, and other nursing support.Stella is a member of the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses, Heart Failure Society of America, American College of Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology Nurses Association, Heart Rhythm Society and the Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing.Stella provides accessible and comprehensive care to her patients, helping them to navigate their cardiovascular health and achieve an overall improvement in their quality of life. When not caring for patients, Stella enjoys reading and traveling. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrial Tachycardia.

Prior to joining Cardiac & Vascular Center of North Texas in 2018, Buffy Powell had worked with Permian Cardiology in Midland, Texas for 21 years. She also currently serves as a clinical instructor for The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing. Buffy is a board-certified acute care nurse practitioner with extensive experience in cardiac surgical care, cardiac rehabilitation, implantable device monitoring, and medication administration in cardiology. She earned her undergraduate degree in animal science at Texas A&M University in College Station before going on to graduate with both her bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in May of 2019 in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. She is also an assistant clinical professor at the University of Texas at Arlington in the acute care nurse practitioner program and the doctor of nursing practice program. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

Angela George is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas. Ms. George has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Her top area of expertise is Menopause.

Gena Jacinto is a board-certified family nurse practitioner committed to the health and wellness of North Texans. She has worked in the health care field since 1998 and brings extensive hands-on nursing experience to Texas Health Family Care, including work in intensive care and cardiac care settings. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, Menopause, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Melissa Tyson has been a registered nurse since 2006, working primarily in the area of women’s health. She began her career in Shreveport, La., before setting down roots in North Texas in 2009. She returned to the classroom in 2020 to earn her advanced nursing degree and certification as a family nurse practitioner. Melissa earned her undergraduate degree in nursing at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. She earned her master’s degree in nursing with an emphasis in family nurse practitioner studies at The University of Texas at Arlington. Melissa places a priority on providing patient-empowered health care with compassion. Ms. Tyson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Menopause, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Sylviane Kasende is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas.

Adriana Goumas has cared for North Texans as a certified family nurse practitioner since 2023. She has an additional decade of experience serving as a registered nurse in the areas of urgent care, family medicine and women’s health. She is passionate about promoting whole body wellness and delivering quality preventative care in collaboration with a physician. Adriana earned her bachelor’s degree in Colombia and stayed in the country to begin her nursing career. She later graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with her master’s degree in nursing. During her time at UT Arlington, she was honored with two Clinical Excellence Awards for consistently exceeding clinical performance expectations. Adriana is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She speaks fluent Spanish.

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Jesse Juarez is a certified acute care nurse practitioner and critical care registered nurse with a decade of bedside nursing experience. He has worked collaboratively with physicians and other care providers to monitor cardiovascular function, deliver emergent care and support procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab. He is passionate about providing quality diagnostic and therapeutic support to promote the heart and vascular health of his patients. Jesse graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler with his bachelor’s degree in nursing. He earned his master’s degree in nursing at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Jesse became certified as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner in 2024. He speaks fluent Spanish.

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.