Brittney Pugh has a passion for serving diverse and often underserved patient populations as a certified physician assistant. She began her career in 2017, working primarily with teen and adult patients in the Tulsa, Okla. area. She set down roots in North Texas in 2020. Brittney loves “connecting the dots” to help her patients understand their bodies and how to improve their overall wellbeing. Her areas of clinical focus include community health-based primary care, in-office procedures such as colposcopy and cryotherapy, and teen and women’s health services. Brittney earned two bachelor’s degrees Summa Cum Laude in preprofessional health science and Spanish at Harding University in Searcy, Ark. She graduated with her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine in Tulsa. Beyond the office, Brittney enjoys doing yoga, taking walks with her family, volunteering at her church and traveling. She speaks fluent Spanish. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Opioid Induced Constipation, and Menopause.

Wendy Fasano earned her undergraduate degree in exercise science with honors before pursuing her advanced degree in physician assistant studies. She is clinically trained in a broad range of disciplines, including diabetes care, family medicine, pediatrics and women’s health. Wendy is a certified physician assistant and a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. Ms. Fasano is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Zoon Vulvitis, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Sonya Joseph has been focused on helping patients maintain their good health and manage their acute and chronic conditions since becoming certified as a physician assistant in 2020. She is experienced in the areas of primary care/internal medicine, urgent care and sleep medicine. Previously, she worked with adult patients in a busy internal medicine practice in the Dallas area, where she delivered evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient. Sonya holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from The University of Texas at Dallas. She completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies while attending the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth.

Katherine Schultheiss is a Physician Assistant in Sunnyvale, Texas. Ms. Schultheiss is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Failure, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Intestinal Cancer.

Jose Ortiz has been caring for North Texans as a certified physician assistant since 2016. A love of science drew him to a career in medicine. Jose chose primary care for the opportunity to provide a variety of services to patients in a single setting with a focus on preventive medicine, chronic illness management, dermatology and behavioral health. Jose earned his undergraduate degree in ecology, evolution and behavior at The University of Texas at Austin. After working in the environmental science area for a number of years, he returned to the classroom to earn her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. Jose is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. In his free time, Jose enjoys playing the bass guitar, cooking, reading history and geopolitical books, and hanging with his two cockapoos, Brody and Bowser. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Emphysema, and Thrombectomy.

Jala Redmon is a Physician Assistant in Rowlett, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Eyelid Bump, and Menopause.

A certified physician assistant, Anthony Lockaby has provided quality health care to the Forney community since 1996. He is a native of North Texas. Mr. Lockaby is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Opioid Induced Constipation, Legius Syndrome, and RASopathies.

Christian Good is a Physician Assistant in Mesquite, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Rodolfo Guajardo is a Physician Assistant in Sunnyvale, Texas. Mr. Guajardo is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Herpangina, Scarlet Fever, and Eyelid Bump.

Zachary Helmick is a Physician Assistant in Sunnyvale, Texas. Mr. Helmick is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vitamin D Deficiency, Intestinal Parasitosis, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Trent Mcpherson is a Physician Assistant in Mesquite, Texas. Mr. Mcpherson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

Patrick Tarango is a Physician Assistant in Sunnyvale, Texas.

Francisco Morales is a Physician Assistant in Mesquite, Texas.

Brenda Wallace has been committed to the health and wellness of the Rockwall community since completing her medical education in 2010. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Menopause.

Evan Conrad is a Physician Assistant in Mesquite, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle. He is board certified in Physician Assistant- National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants.

Ashlyn Fouret is a Physician Assistant in Mesquite, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Dusten Cardinal is a Physician Assistant in Mesquite, Texas. Mr. Cardinal has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. His top area of expertise is Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

Michael Omotola is a Physician Assistant in Mesquite, Texas. His top area of expertise is Monkeypox. He is board certified in Physician Assistant- NCCPA.

Adewumi Bakare is a Physician Assistant in Mesquite, Texas. His top area of expertise is Protein Deficiency.

Jennifer Burtt is a Physician Assistant in Mesquite, Texas.

Certified physician assistant Siddhi Singla has served the health care needs of patients with both acute and chronic cardiac conditions since 2022. She is passionate about providing comprehensive care to a diverse population in collaboration with general cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists. Siddhi believes in empowering patients through education, helping them take an active role in their health journey to achieve better outcomes. She uses multiple languages, including Hindi, Spanish and Punjabi, to better communicate and build positive relationships with her patients. Siddhi is experienced in treating cardiac patients in the hospital and clinic as well as providing cardiac assessments through stress testing, EKGs and other diagnostic tools in collaboration with a physician. Siddhi received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She earned her Masters of Physician Assistant Sciences at Saint Francis University, also in Pennsylvania. Siddhi put down roots with her family in North Texas in late 2024 and is excited to explore the greater DFW area, that she now calls home. Having recently completed the Irving Marathon, Siddhi loves exploring new parks to run in. In her free time, she also enjoys going to the gym, trying new gluten-free restaurants, cooking or spending quality time with her family and friends.

Stephina Thomas is a certified physician assistant. She earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies in 2022 while attending Emory & Henry University in Marion, VA. Stephina also holds bachelor's degrees in biology from the University of Houston. Her clinical training includes family and internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, occupational medicine, and women’s care.Prior to relocating to North Texas in 2025, Stephina spent two years at a family medicine clinic in Houston, where she worked with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population. She is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. Outside of work, Stephina enjoys exploring new restaurants or cafés, spending time with family and friends, and church activities.

Daisy Manalel has cared for patients across the lifespan since 2011. Her areas of experience include internal medicine, family practice and pediatrics with a focus on acute and urgent care, chronic disease management, wellness services, and minor injury and wound care. Daisy previously spent over six years working in the Henry Ford outpatient clinic in West Bloomfield, Mich. She is certified as a physician assistant. Daisy earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas in Austin. A passion for caring for others drew her back to the classroom to earn her master’s degree in medical science at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Daisy strives to establish a rapport with her patients early on to develop mutual trust and positive relationships that promote wellness and healing.

Kristi Catacutan has been focused on helping patients maintain their good health and manage their acute and chronic conditions since 2018. She is a registered nurse and certified physician assistant experienced in the areas of primary care, women’s health and diagnostic testing. She previously spent three years with a busy family and internal medicine practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area where she cared for patients of all ages. Kristi earned her nursing degree while attending The University of Texas as Austin. She went on to graduate with her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. Kristi is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and Texas Academy of Physician Assistants.

Service to the community has long been a priority for Ken Nikaidoh. He served as an emergency medical technician before turning his focus to inpatient care in 2014. In addition to being a dedicated clinician in the Dallas area, Ken has made it a point to help underserved populations across the globe. His fluency in the Spanish language enabled him to serve as a translator between physicians and patients during his volunteer work in Honduras. He also delivered and fitted wheelchairs for communities in Havana, Cuba. Ken completed his post-baccalaureate pre-medicine coursework at The University of Texas at Arlington. He later earned his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions in Dallas. His experience includes trauma care, surgical assistance for minimally invasive abdominal, oncological and gynecological procedures, pediatrics and wound care. Ken is certified as a physician assistant.