General Dentistry

Ameena Tekbali, DDS

Family Medicine

Anita DSouza, APRN, FNP-C

Anita DSouza is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She has a strong background in emergency and critical care nursing. Her drive for excellence and passion for caring others, led her to achieve a Master’s Degree in Family Nursing from Walden University.

With her advanced skills and critical training she continues to provide care for patients throughout their lifespan utilizing a holistic approach. She is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

She loves taking care of her patients and seeing the difference she can make in their lives. In her free time she likes reading, traveling and spending time with her family.

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

Antonia Martin, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC

Antonia Martin is a Board-Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She is a native of Chicago, IL, raised in south Arkansas. She began her nursing career as a step-down telemetry nurse before moving on to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. Antonia has spent the last six years of her nursing career as a labor and delivery nurse with an emphasis in high-risk obstetrics.

Antonia obtained her Bachelor and Master of Science in Health Science at the University of Central Arkansas, where she discovered her love for patient education. She went on to study at Southern Arkansas University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing then completing her nurse practitioner studies at the University of South Alabama in Women’s Health.

Communities are only as strong as the health of their women. Antonia is dedicated to serving women of all ages for all obstetric and gynecological needs.

Antonia enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and wishes to see the world.

Family Medicine

Brandi Burnett, APRN, FNP-C

Brandi is an East Texas native! She is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

While working as an acute care nurse, Brandi obtained her Master of Science in Nursing, also from the University of Texas at Arlington. Brandi enjoys seeing patients across their lifespan and is passionate about working with underserved populations.

She enjoys traveling, eating at new vegan restaurants, crafting and fitness. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, their two children and their labradoodle.

Family Medicine, Associate Medical Director

Brandi Davis, FNP-BC

Brandi Davis is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. Brandi attended Louisiana State University Health Science Center and earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2001. While working as an intensive care nurse for 6 years, she completed a Master of Science in nursing with the concentration as a family nurse practitioner from Loyola University New Orleans with honors in 2006. Brandi has over 11 years of experience as a family nurse practitioner in the federal, retail, and private sectors. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Association and the North Texas Nurse Practitioner Association.

Brandi currently resides in Dallas, Texas. She enjoys traveling and attending rhythm and blues concerts with her husband and daughter

Family Medicine

Briana Echols, PA-C

Briana Echols is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. She received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Before pursuing medicine, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of North Texas, and her Master of Science in Biotechnology from the University of Tyler Health Science Center.

She loves the continuity of learning and soon hopes to pursue her Ph.D. Briana is a Dallas native, who is passionate and committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals in her community by providing quality and compassionate care.

Her extensive clinical experience will help treat acute, complex, and chronic health conditions across all lifespans. She enjoys taking the time out to listen to her patient’s needs and doing what’s best for their entire well-being.

Family Medicine, Interim Associate Medical Director

Dorothy Marshall, MD, MPH

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

Ilia J. Smith, MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC

Ms. Smith is board certified in Women’s Health and Midwifery. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. After graduation in 2009 she practiced full-scope Midwifery at The University of Chicago Medical Center. She then re-located from her hometown of Chicago to Southern California to work on a team caring for individuals with 5 or more health conditions.

Ms. Smith is passionate about health education, preventative health, mental health and integrating food with medicine. She strongly desires people to take charge of their health through a healthy lifestyle. She likes to dispel common misconceptions about health and motivate her patients for healthy lifestyle changes. Ms. Smith is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and the North Texas Nurse Practitioner Association.

In her free time she enjoys plant-based cooking, exercising, live-music, dining out and continued self-improvement. She is a mom to daughter, Arya and yorkie-poo, Chloe.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Jilji Payikkattu, APRN, FNP-BC-PMHNP-BC

Jilji is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who is qualified and experienced in treating patients with Psychiatric disorders. She graduated from University of Texas at Arlington with a Master of Science in Nursing and became a board-certified family nurse practitioner in 2013. She completed a post-master certificate in 2021 as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She has over 17 years of experience in health care in many practice areas including acute care hospitals, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, retail clinics, and outpatient clinics. She provides psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and management to patients of all ages. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services as she possesses a strong clinical skill enhanced by her natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. She uses evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. She values interdisciplinary clinical practice and inter-professional collaboration for a whole person, and a patient-centered approach to health and healthcare.

She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Behavioral Health Specialist (Bilingual)

John Black, MSW, LCSW-S

General Dentistry, Dental Hygiene

Laronda Smith, RDH

General Dentistry

Lindsay Hall, DDS

Dr. Hall is a native of South Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Science from the College of Charleston before going on to receive a Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the Medical University of South Carolina.

She brings a wide range of clinical experience to her practice and enjoys helping patients achieve and maintain their oral health.

Her true passion lies in serving the community and improving access to care. She has experience working in community health settings and is dedicated to treating every patient with compassion, respect, and understanding.

Pediatrics

Naomi Gebrelul, MD

Dr. Gebrelul received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed the Pediatric Residency Program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Gebrelul provides a range of primary care services to infants and children. Her natural affinity for children combined with a strong interest in science led to a career in pediatric medicine. She enjoys seeing her young patients grow over time while forming enduring relationships with the patient’s family. Her clinical interests include childhood development, weight management, and asthma management.

As a Louisiana native, Dr. Gebrelul is a New Orleans Saints fan. She also enjoys traveling with her husband whenever possible.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Patrina Rogers, APRN, FNP-BC

Patrina is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She is originally from Abbeville, LA. She received a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management with a minor in business from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Working in the hospital system ignited her desire to pursue nursing. She then obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern University and A&M College’s School of Nursing in Baton Rouge, LA. Her clinical background includes surgery, chronic hemodialysis, and women’s health. She completed her graduate studies at Loyola University-New Orleans where she received a Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

Patrina is passionate about educating the underserved population about their current healthcare status, chronic conditions, and preventative health. She strives to assist patients in setting optimal healthcare goals and providing them with tools to obtain those goals.

In her free time, Patrina enjoys roller skating with her husband and their three daughters, traveling, serving on the medical ministry at her church, and cooking Louisiana Creole cuisine.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Sasheen Nicholas, LCSW, LVN

Sasheen is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong background in behavioral health, nursing, and therapeutic services. Since 2022, she has provided care and support to individuals and families navigating complex mental health and substance use challenges, offering compassionate, evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s needs.

Ms. Nicholas earned her Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Diverse Studies in 2020, followed by her Master of Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health and Substance Use from the University of Texas at Arlington. She has also been a Licensed Vocational Nurse since 2012, bringing over a decade of experience in healthcare to her practice. This dual expertise allows her to integrate clinical knowledge with therapeutic approaches, ensuring holistic, client-centered care across diverse populations.

A proud Kansas native, Ms. Nicholas is deeply committed to fostering resilience, healing, and growth within the communities she serves. She believes in the power of active listening, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving as essential tools in helping individuals overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Outside of her professional work, Ms. Nicholas finds joy in spending time with her three children and extended family. She also enjoys attending live music events, traveling, and embracing opportunities to experience new cultures and environments.

Podiatry

Sherry Bowers, DPM

Dr. Sherry L. Bowers earned her degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed her surgical residency training at the Medical Center of Mesquite. She is passionate about maintaining and improving the foot health of her patients. She regularly devotes time to educating patients and their caregivers and is known for her patience and dedication.

Dr. Bowers is an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TPMA). She has also held a position on the Board of Directors for TPMA and was an Executive Committee member representing podiatry during her tenure at a prominent health company in Dallas. She continues to pursue ways to educate the public and students about podiatric medicine and its importance to general health.

She enjoys time with family and friends, traveling, great food, marching band competitions, all kinds of music, her morning prayer time, belly laughs, listening to the stories of those in our more mature generation, and learning new things.

Family Medicine

Stella Kingodi, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Stella’s nursing career began more than 17 years ago as a nursing assistant in a critical care unit in West Texas. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, she was hired directly into a critical care unit specializing in neurotrauma and cardiovascular surgery. Stella continued to work in critical care units around the Metroplex up until the time she graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Master of Science in Nursing specializing in Family Practice. She then moved into Family Medicine with a major focus on providing preventative health care.

Stella’s nursing experience in dealing with critically ill patients has shaped her personal philosophy, which is providing compassionate, holistic care to patients and their families to prevent disease and promote health.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, volunteering at the local soup kitchen, reading and traveling.

Chief Nursing Officer

XaQuita Wicks, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC