Meet our Faculty

Faculty of the Methodist Health System Family Medicine Residency Program

Our faculty members are the heart of our family medicine residency program. Their collective education, experience, and personal areas of interest endow the Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program with well-grounded, well-rounded expertise on medical practice and patient care.

Brett Johnson, MD

Director, Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program 
Associate Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Medical school: State University of New York at Buffalo 
Residency: Hamot Medical Center, Erie, Pennsylvania 
Fellowship: National Institute for Program Director Development 
Areas of interest: Board Certified Obesity Medicine, Cosmetic Dermatology, Women’s Health

Khadija Kabani, DO

Osteopathic Recognition Director, Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program 
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Medical school: University of North Texas Health Science Center – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Residency: Methodist Health System Family Medicine Residency Program 
Fellowship: Faculty Development, University of North Texas Health Science Center 
Special training: Academic Medicine, Osteopathic Treatments 
Areas of interest: Pediatrics, Integrative Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation Medicine

Rajasree Nair, MD

Medical Director, Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program 
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Medical School: Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, University of Kerala, India 
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Family Medicine Residency Program, Dallas, Texas 
Fellowship: Academic Fellowship, Faculty Development Center, Waco, Texas 
Areas of Interest: Residency Education, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, Preventive Health Care, Women’s Health, Palliative Care, Chronic Disease Management

Lesca Hadley, MD

Geriatrics Director, Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Texas A&M School of Medicine

Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Texas Christian University Burnett School of Medicine

Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Center for Older Adults, University of North Texas Health Science Center

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 
Residency: JPS Family Medicine Residency 
Fellowships: Geriatric Medicine 
Tideswell, American Geriatrics Society, ADGAP National Leadership Development Program 
American Academy of Family Physicians National Institute for Program Director Development 
Graduate Certificate in Academic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center 
Areas of interest: Geriatric health maintenance, memory impairment, end-of-life care, palliative medicine

Kim Pham, DO

Inpatient Director, Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program 
Clinical Faculty

Medical school: Lincoln Memorial University—Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Residency: Broward Health Medical Center/Nova Southeastern University 
Fellowship: Faculty Development, University of North Texas Health Science Center 
Areas of Interest: Physician wellness, Preventive care, Integrative medicine

Hope Shepherd, MD

Student Clerkship Director, Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program

Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical School
Residency: Methodist Health System Family Medicine Residency Program
Fellowship: Faculty Development, University of North Texas Health Science Center
Areas of Interest: Medical Education, Preventative Medicine, Community Medicine, HIV Health Care

Natalie Boone, MD

Medical School:Baylor College of Medicine
Residency:Adventist Health Glendale Family Medicine Residency Program
Fellowship: Faculty Development, University of North Texas Health Science Center (currently in progress)
Areas of Interest:Women’s Health, Preventative Medicine, Medical Education, Procedural Training, Point-of-care Ultrasound

 

Shaun Garff, DO

Director of Sports Medicine

Medical school: A.T Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Arizona 
Residency: Methodist Charlton Family Medicine Residency Program 
Fellowship: Utah Valley Sports Medicine, Intermountain Healthcare 
Areas of Interest: Sports medicine, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Concussion, Sports Performance, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Healthcare Leadership

Thomas Shima, DO

International Health Track Director , Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program 
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School 
Medical school: Kansas City School of Medicine and Biosciences 
Residency: Dallas Southwest Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 
Areas of interest: Preventative medicine, inpatient care, international health 
Leadership: Speaker of House, Texas Osteopathic Medical Association

Theresa Murphy, LCSW

 
Director of Family Medicine Behavioral Health

Masters degrees: Saint Louis University 
Areas of experience: Community Mental Health, Trauma Informed Care, Health and Wellness, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, International Health

 

Daniel Pearson, MD

 
Consultative Psychiatry

Medical School: University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio 
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 
Areas of Interest: Depressive disorders, anxiety disorders

 

Bethany Horton, BSN, RN

 
Nurse Manager, Methodist Charlton Family Medicine Center

Nursing education: Navarro College, University of Texas at Arlington 
Areas of experience: Urgent Care, Nurse Preceptor, Charge Nurse - Family Medicine 
Memberships: American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing