Mrs. Russell completed her Bachelor of science in Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington, her Bachelor of science in Nursing and Master of Science – Family Nurse Practitioner at Texas Woman’s University. Denise is certified by the Texas State Board of Nursing and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She has been in practice as a FNP in Richardson since 2005. She grew up in Irving Texas and ...

Abdul El Chafic, MD, recently joined Methodist Richardson Medical Center as Medical Director of Advanced Endoscopy. He was previously the Director of Endoscopic Innovation and Training at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Dr. El Chafic completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Indiana University under the mentorship of world-renowned gastroenterologists. He ...

Cindy Robertson Hugh is an Inpatient Nurse Practitioner "Laughing and interacting with my patients brings me joy. However, watching them get well is the most rewarding aspect of my career."

David Levine, MD, is a cardiology specialist with over 30 years of experience. Dr. Levine attended medical school, and completed his residency and fellowship at Washington State University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Following graduation, Dr. Levine pursued further specialized training through an Invasive Cardiology Fellowship at Methodist Medical Center in Dallas, TX, as well as a Cardiology ...

Dr. Tipton obtained her medical degree from UNT Health Science Center Medical School, Fort Worth, TX, and served as chief resident during her final year at the Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program based at Methodist Charlton Medical Center.

A native of Dallas, Dr. Okoye attended Ursuline Academy and went on to earn her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University, followed by a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She continued her education at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis where she earned her medical degree and completed family medicine residency. She returned to ...

Patrick Boothe, DO is a board-certified family medicine doctor with Methodist Richardson Medical Group. He specializes in acute care, chronic conditions, preventive care, and sports medicine. Dr. Boothe has practiced with Methodist Richardson since 2014. He is a U.S. Navy medical officer veteran who served in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marine Corps. He now serves as a U.S. Navy Reserve medical officer. He approaches ...

Mikhail Seymour, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant. She specializes in assisting trauma surgeries of all types, including critical injuries and illnesses, emergency surgeries, and life-saving intervention when needed. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas where she graduated with honors. Following graduation, Seymour completed her ...

Farzana Wakil, FNP-C, has practiced in the medical field since 1995 starting as a medical technologist, then working her way up to a registered nurse then a nurse practitioner. Ms. Wakil graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, and then she continued her graduate studies at the same university and obtained an advanced degree in Nurse Practitioner - Master’s ...

Laurette Mbuntum, MD, is an interventional cardiologist. Dr. Mbuntum obtained her medical degree from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowships at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. She is the Associate Program Director of Cardiovascular Fellowship Program. Dr. Mbuntum is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases, as ...