Alexa Smith, FNP, has practiced in the medical field since 2006, starting as a registered nurse working her way up to serve as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Ms. Smith graduated with her bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas, and earned her master’s degree from the University of Texas Arlington. Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Ms. Smith has clinical interests in functional ...

Ms. McRae has been in practice since 2001 focusing on Family Medicine, and has a particular interest in women’s health including weight management and menopause-related healthcare. Ms. McRae graduated with a Bachelors’ of Science degree from St. John’s University in Jamaica, NY, and completed her physician assistant graduate studies at Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center, Fresh Meadows, NY. She She is certified ...

Cedar Hill native Dr. Andrew Standerwick, MD, is a minimally invasive general surgeon who has been in practice since 2013. Dr. Standerwick graduated Summa Cum Laude with his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas, and later earned his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School. Following graduation, Dr. Standerwick completed his residency at Oklahoma University Medical Center, and then pursued ...

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 ...

Qi Grijalva, APRN, AGACNP-BC, is an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner specializing in cardiology and clinic cardiovascular medicine. She treats patients with coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, and performs stress testing. Ms. Grijalva holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. As a nurse practitioner, she is able to diagnose and treat patients in ...

Russell Wilson, PA, is a physician assistant with a focus on orthopedic surgery. Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Mr. Wilson is able to see post-surgery patients as a member of the orthopedic team. This unique flexibility allows patients the option to book appointments sooner, expediting the treatment process. In addition, Mr. Wilson provides surgical assistance in ...

Charles Lostak, DO, is a veteran gastroenterologist who has been on the medical staff of Methodist Health System since 1992. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. He went to work as a petroleum engineer for several years before entering medical school. Dr. Lostak received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Oklahoma State University Health Sciences ...

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, ...

Elizabeth Rodriguez, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant who has been in practice since 2021. She specializes in preventive medicine through screenings, health maintenance, and education. Certified by the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Ms. Rodriguez is able to treat patients with a wide range of issues, however, she has a ...