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Taking Care of Your Health, Together

Bringing together skilled physicians who span the range from primary care to specialized medicine, the Methodist Medical Group is devoted to providing the full spectrum of care to the North Texas community. From virtual visits to concierge medicine, aches and pains to surgery - our team is ready to assist you with your healthcare needs with the backing and resources of the entire Methodist Health System. You're never alone with Methodist Medical Group.

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Care Team Spotlight
  • Barbara Kallenbach-Watson, ANP

    Barbara Kallenbach-Watson received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She is certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Barbara has a special interest in women’s health care and teaching patients self-care measures to improve their health and quality of life. Barbara enjoys being active and spending time with ...

  • Mitchell J. Magee, MD

    Mitch Magee, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon on the medical staff at Methodist Richardson Medical Center. Dr. Magee is a pioneer and recognized expert in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, having authored more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and medical textbook chapters on minimally invasive (VATS) techniques, patient-care quality measures, diagnostic staging and treatment of lung cancer, ...

  • Shannon Barnett, WHNP

    Ms. Barnett received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Midwestern State University. She later went on to obtain her Master of Science with a major in Women’s Health – Nurse Practitioner from Texas Woman’s University. Prior to joining Dr. Dean’s practice Ms. Barnett worked in labor and delivery at Parkland Hospital. She originally joined the practice as registered nurse in 2000, and then continued to further her ...

  • Edgar T. Araiza, MD

    Fort Worth native, Dr. Edgar Araiza graduated medical school from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, followed by his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Araiza then completed his Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he also served as an assistant instructor in orthopaedic trauma. Fluent in both English and ...

  • Garish K. Alexander, MD

    Gary Alexander, MD, has been on staff at the Methodist Mansfield Medical Center since he began practicing as a minimally invasive general surgeon in 2007. During his tenure, he has served as the surgery department chair and as the trauma medical director at the hospital, as well as, spearheading the foundation of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center’s robotics program and its accreditation as a level III trauma center. ...

  • Prashant S. Kedia, MD

    Prashant Kedia, MD, Director of Interventional Endoscopy, is performs ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), and bariatric endoscopy. He has a passion for treating achalasia, Zenker’s diverticulum, large polyps, early GI neoplasms, and pancreaticobiliary disorders. Dr. Kedia has published numerous manuscripts on these topics and is very committed ...

  • Michelle Summerall, WHNP-C

    Michelle Summerall, WHNP-C, is a board certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 10 years of experience. She is trained to provide care for all women throughout their lives, including preventative care, prenatal and postpartum care, treatment of infections and illnesses. Ms. Summerall earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas. She then ...

  • Dora N. Johnson, MD

    Dora Johnson, MD, is a board certified family physician dedicated to providing comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. She is passionate about preventative healthcare and providing treatment and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension. Dr. Johnson also has a strong focus on mental and behavioral health, integrating these vital aspects into her ...

  • Richard M. Dickerman, MD

    Dr. Richard Dickerman is the Surgical Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, General and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Dickerman received his surgical training at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He is a clinical associate professor of surgery with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is well published and recognized as one ...

  • Lauren Sharma, MSN,APRN,AGACNP-BC

    Lauren Sharma, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, is a board certified adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. She specializes in trauma and surgical critical care. Ms. Sharma assists the trauma surgeons at Methodist Dallas. Ms. Sharma completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. She then earned a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of ...

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