February medical section

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Audiology

Dr. Kristin Robbins and Dr. Lisa B. Fell Photo courtesy of Audiology Experts

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r. Lisa B. Fell and Dr. Kirstin Robbins, founders of Audiology Experts, are focused on reconnecting people with their family and friends – with better and easier communication.

“A change in a person’s ability to hear affects the whole family, and often it’s a family member who first notices a change in their loved one,” Dr. Robbins says. “We encourage our patients to bring a family member to their initial hearing evaluation and to be a part of the journey that helps improve hearing. Working together can improve the quality of life for everyone involved.”

Since its inception in 2008, Audiology Experts has steadily grown to become one of the premier offices for hearing healthcare in Arlington. Dr. Robbins and Dr. Fell were friends and fellow audiology students at Texas Tech University who started working together in 2000 in a medical ENT clinic prior to opening Audiology Experts.

Their shared audiology experience, strong teamwork skills and passion for patients have helped them craft an ideal resource for patients seeking thorough and personal hearing care. “Setting realistic expectations at our very first appointment helps our patients be successful,” Dr. Fell says. “We do not grab a pair of hearing instruments off the shelf, put them on ears and send users out the door. We explain to users and caregivers that wearing hearing instruments requires continued care. Patients see us at least two times a year so that we can check ears and their devices to ensure proper function.”

The patient-first approach and conscious effort to include family and friends in the process are reflected in the clinic’s warm, friendly atmosphere. From the initial consultation throughout the treatment process, Dr. Fell and Dr. Robbins provide

advanced hearing technology solutions for maximizing their patients’ hearing, listening and communicative abilities so they can continue to be productive in their daily professional and personal activities.

Another key to the practice’s success is that Audiology Experts does not just sell hearing aids – but better hearing. “Immediately after the evaluation we make recommendations and offer solutions as you are guided through the process to better hearing,” Dr. Fell says. “With our access to advanced hearing aid technology and ability to find solutions for easier communication, we are offering not just better hearing, but hope, which is sometimes lost when a person has hearing issues.”

Success with hearing aids depends on hearing loss, expectations, even ear shape. It also depends on the expertise of the hearing healthcare provider. Big corporation hearing aid retail offices and franchises, internet sold or mail order hearing aids, retailers near the checkout line at Sam’s or Costco, even small spaces that used to be a supply closet in the corner of local drugstores are not the most effective way to address hearing loss. Dr. Fell says that there are too many choices, so it’s little wonder that many people in need of hearing care delay getting it sometimes.

Dr. Robbins and Dr. Fell privately own Audiology Experts. Being independent and not tied to any hearing aid manufacturer allows these audiologists to do what is best for the patient, with no strings attached. “Our patients find a friendly staff, refreshments, comfortable seating, up-to-date equipment, and private rooms for talking with the audiologist,” Dr Fell says. “It is a better experience compared to the other options.”

Audiology Experts • 1261 W. Green Oaks Blvd., #105 • 817-451-4818 • AudiologyExperts.com arlingtontoday.com • February 2018 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Oncology

Chad Amosson, M.D.; Anwar Khurshid, M.D.; Alfred DiStefano, M.D.; Karel Dicke, M.D., Ph.D.; John Adams, D.O., F.AC.O.I.; and Barry Firstenburg, D.O., of Arlington Cancer Center

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or nearly four decades, Arlington Cancer Center has been known nationally as a pioneer in cancer treatment, offering cutting-edge, individualized care.

The center’s team of physicians and other health care professionals is highly trained and committed to the fight against cancer.

The center was founded in 1982 by Alfred DiStefano, M.D., along with other forward-thinking physicians who trained and practiced at the renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Arlington Cancer Center offers more than 150 years of combined research, teaching and practical experience in treating solid tumors, blood cancers and blood disorders at some of the premier national and international cancer centers and medical schools.

“We understand you want an innovative partner to help you make the most informed decisions about your care and your future,” Dr. DiStefano says. “We are with you every step of your treatment journey so you can be there for the special moments in your life.”

In addition to Dr. DiStefano, Arlington Cancer Center features Medical Oncologists John Adams, D.O.; Barry Firstenberg, D.O.; Karel Dicke, M.D., Ph.D.; and Anwar Khurshid, M.D. Radiation Oncologist Chad Amosson, M.D., and Radiologists Neelu Gandhi, M.D., and Mandar Joshi, M.D., round out the staff, which provides state-of-the-industry treatment in the areas of medical oncology, chemotherapy, an infusion center, immunotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell infusion.

Other services offered at the center include imaging (including X-ray; CT scan; MRI; Nuclear scans and PET scan, bone density), IMRT Radiation Therapy and Steriotactic Radiosurgery.

Dr. DiStefano says he and his team have devoted their careers to finding the best ways to battle cancer, often calling on the latest technologies to help patients deal with the disease more effectively.

For example, the center uses biogenetic mutation analysis and molecular markers to help determine the best treatment for patients with poor prognostic cancers. The treatments also help patients with cancers that have no good therapy known and patients with cancers that have not responded to chemotherapy.

“We also use radiation techniques to limit the dose to normal tissues and take a multimodal approach to therapy,” Dr. DiStefano says, adding that everything the center does is geared to each patient’s personal needs and tastes. “Our care is directed to the individual patient and their circumstance. It’s not a cookie-cutter approach.”

Dr. DiStefano and his fellow oncology professionals at the center understand that patients want and need a partner that will have their best interests at heart.

“That’s why we offer a comprehensive outpatient environment and take pride in providing diagnosis, treatment, education and support services to adult cancer patients from around the world,” he says.

Arlington Cancer Center • 906 W. Randol Mill Road • 817-261-4906 • arlingtoncancercenter.com 30

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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Women’s Health Services now in two Arlington locations: Women caring for women Women’s Health Services announces the addition of our newest physician, Dr Jessica Brown. Originally from Houston, she attended Baylor University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Dr. Brown completed both medical school and her OB/Gyn residency training at University of Texas at Southwestern. She and her husband, Paul, have spent the last eight years in Dallas and are excited to become part of the Arlington community.

Dr. Jessica Brown

When she was in medical school, Dr Brown met her husband, Paul, who she married during her residency training. Her husband is a financial advisor in the DFW Metroplex. In her spare time, she thoroughly enjoys traveling, learning about different cultures and trying new cuisines.

A honest and friendly physician - patient relationship is important for Dr Brown. She enjoys educating her patients so that they can take ownership of their health. She enjoys all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology. She has special interests in adolescent and pediatric gynecology, family planning, holistic health and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Brown is accepting new patients at both the North and South office locations of Women’s Health Services. The office locations of Women’s Health Services are: 1001 N. Waldrop, Suite 505 and 5005 S. Cooper, Suite 275.

Call 817-277-9415 or book your appointment with us on-line at www.womenshealthservices.com.

North Office:

South Office:

1001 N. Waldrop, Suite 505 Arlington, TX 76012

5005 S. Cooper St, Suite 275 Arlington, TX 76017

Phone 817-277-9415 • Fax 817-277-0360 Email info@womenshealthservices.com

Podiatry

Photo courtesy of Accent Podiatry

The Accent Podiatry health care team (from left to right): Dharmesh “Dan” Bhakta DPM, FACFAS; Shae Paschal, DPM, FACFAS; Jinal Mehta, DPM; Steve Silvey, LPT, CWC; and Keyvan Ganz, DPM, FACFAS

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r. Dharmesh “Dan” Bhakta began his practice at Accent Podiatry Associates 16 years ago, and from day one he has been dedicated to establishing a new standard for providing the highest quality of care in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

From offices in Arlington and Mansfield, Accent Podiatry Associates features experienced doctors who are board certified/eligible by American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. They, along with other health care providers and staff members, have helped establish the practice as a patient-dedicated solution for people experiencing foot and ankle issues.

The team of doctors includes Dharmesh Bhakta, DPM FACFAS; Keyvan Ganz, DPM FACFAS; Shae Paschal, DPM FACFAS; Jinal Mehta, DPM; and Steve Silvey, LPT, CWC. They work with a 25-person staff that shares the physicians’ quest to provide unparalleled support to those who need their help.

“We believe that all patients deserve the highest quality medical care,” Dr. Bhakta says. “This quality is built on a foundation of thorough communication between the physician and the patient; highly trained, skillful providers; a caring, compassionate environment and current, state-of-the-art treatments.”

Accent Podiatry Associates provides state-of-the-art medical and surgical advances that can improve the quality of life from both a foot and ankle standpoint, as well as overall well being. The practice provides care to patients of all ages for any foot and ankle issue, including (but not limited to): bunions, heel

pain, hammer toes, trauma (sprains, tears, fractures), ingrown toenails, feet and gait abnormalities and fungal treatments, including laser. The team also cares for children with flat feet and gait abnormalities, including orthotics and surgical repair. Diabetic care entails prevention and maintenance, including neuropathy and circulation testing, neuropathy repair, diabetic shoes and hosiery.

“At Accent Podiatry, we make immediate appointments for our new patients so they don’t wait weeks to be seen, likely worsening their condition,” Dr. Bhakta says. “Upon first visit patients are met with an entirely electronic medical records system, a warm, friendly staff, a state-of-the art facility, and a comprehensive exam. Our doctors and medical assistants spend a lengthy amount of time listening to patients to understand their problems, all working together to a solution. We want our patients to be an active part of the healing process and our focus on educating patients about their conditions ensures best prevention of future problems. Literature is provided to reiterate what was discussed, and to address additional information and patients’ further questions.”

Dr. Bhakta and the team think of their practice – staff and patients – as a family. “We take the time to get to know our patients, allowing us to truly understand the complexity of the problem, and to provide the best support and answers to address and fulfill needs,” he says. “We strive to be prompt and work in a timely fashion, because we respect patients’ time and feelings. We always strive to do and be our best.”

Accent Podiatry Associates Arlington: 3050 S. Center St., Suite 140, 817-557-1006 • Mansfield: 221 Regency Pkwy, Suite 117, 817-477-3611 • accentpodiatry.com 32

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Plastic Surgery

Dr. Mark Bishara and the team at The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med-Spa Photo courtesy of Dr. Mark Bishara

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lways at the innovative forefront, The Paragon Plasic Surgery & Med-Spa offers a wide range of procedures for patients hoping to improve the way they look and feel. Two, in particular, are popular with patients looking to start the new year off right, says Dr. Mark Bishara.

“We’re seeing patients taking advantage of two procedures, specifically: neck lifting and liposuction of the abdomen and flanks,” says Dr. Bishara, founder of the practice, which has locations throughout North Texas, including its “flagship” office in Mansfield. “These are the two most popular procedures in our practice.

We use a power-assisted liposuction device that provides better results than conventional methods. We also perform neck lift procedures over about two hours, and the recovery for both is about a week.”

Last year, The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med-Spa celebrated the fourth anniversary of the Mansfield facility, a beautiful, 8,200 square-foot facility located on two-and-a-half acres. It has four operating rooms, multi-bay recovery, two private preoperative rooms, three injection rooms and three spa treatment rooms.

There Bishara, an M.D. who has practiced cosmetic surgery in North Texas since 2009, heads a group of surgeons, nurses, nurse anesthetists, aestheticians, surgical assistants and a support staff that includes three robots (“junior partners,” he jokingly calls them).

Ben Gbulie, M.D., FACS, a board certified plastic surgeon, was recruited from Tennessee to join the Paragon faculty and began his cosmetic practice in Mansfield in January. Jeremy Parcels, M.D., has joined the staff and performs procedures related to weight reduction in obese patients.

Collectively, The Paragon team offers a wide variety of cosmetic and corrective services for both women and men, including: breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, facelifts and eyelid lifts, rhinoplasty, robot hair restoration, Botox and fillers.

To achieve state-of-the-art results for patients from around the world Dr. Bishara and the Paragon team stay on top of the latest medical technology. To that end, the practice calls on the robots for the revolutionary ARTAS hair restoration process. Dr. Bishara is one of fewer than 220 Diplomats of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeons worldwide and was the first doctor in Texas to acquire the ARTAS system. With seven years of robotic experience, he has performed more procedures with them than anyone in the world – more than 1.2 million grafts transplanted.

In addition to the hair transplant technology, Dr. Bishara and the staff also use new lasers and cutting-edge gel implants for breast augmentation. Whether patients come to him for enhancement or corrective cosmetic surgery, Dr. Bishara takes pride in his work. His patients, in turn, take pride in how they look and feel after undergoing the various treatments and procedures. “Anytime you can help make a dramatic, positive impact on someone’s life, it is very gratifying,” Dr. Bishara says.

To enhance the experience for his patients, Dr. Bishara often offers friendly perks. “Patients can’t wait for Wrinkle Free Wednesday,” he says. “A recurrent theme is that we have an amazing and kind front office staff. We pride ourselves on customer service.”

The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med-Spa • 1101 Matlock Road, Mansfield • 817-473-2120 • markbisharamd.com 34

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Easing

Joint Pain

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eople have talked about feeling weather changes in their bones since ancient times. Multiple published studies by modern-day researchers support patients’ experiences with aching knees, hips, shoulders and backs when the temperature drops.

A 2007 study by the Division of Rheumatology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston found that every 10-degree temperature drop corresponded with reported incremental increases in arthritic pain. In a 2014 study of osteoarthritis patients, 67 percent said they were weather sensitive and reported more overall joint pain than participants who were not sensitive to weather changes. A study in 2015 found significant links between humidity, temperature and joint pain that were stronger in colder weather.

Change in barometric pressure is the apparent key. As air pressure lowers, there is a micro expansion of bodily tissues and fluids, just enough to increase pressure on connective tissues, bursa (fluid sacs) and sensitive nerve endings in arthritic or injured joints.

“The general consensus from studies is that changes in barometric pressure, temperature and humidity can increase sensitivity to joint pain,” says Shane Seroyer, MD, medical director of joint reconstruction at Medical City Arlington.

“Though some newer studies suggest increases in perceived pain may be more a psychological reaction to inclement weather or due in part to reduced activity because of staying indoors, it doesn’t make the pain any less real to patients.“ Dr. Seroyer explains that managing joint pain is a matter of degrees. “We always start with the most conservative treatment options. When those are no longer effective, patients should talk to their doctor to see if joint replacement is an option,“ he advises.

The orthopedic surgeons at The Joint Replacement Center at Medical City Arlington are recognized for their expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system disorders and trusted for their skill in performing total knee and hip replacement, shoulder repair and other orthopedic services.

Among the procedures performed is minimally invasive surgery for faster recovery time, reduced pain, less scarring and improved accuracy in joint alignment to help achieve a better range of motion.

Patients receive comprehensive, personal and highly coordinated care every step of the way from The Joint Replacement Center’s multidisciplinary team that includes specialized orthopedic nurses and physical therapists. The hospital’s Joint Replacement wing is designed with private rooms and a rehabilitation gym to help patients quickly get on the road to recovery.

A leader in sports medicine and the official health system of the Texas Rangers, Medical City Healthcare offers personalized treatment options and advanced technology for total joint health.

Pain Relief Tips for Any Season People with joint pain may find some relief by following these tips: • Dress for the weather to protect affected joints from the cold.

• Use compression wraps or sports apparel to increase circulation around affected joints.

• Reduce pressure on joints by maintaining a healthy weight.

• Support bone health with a diet rich in vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids (like walnuts and salmon).

• Use ice packs or hot compresses to ease achy joints.

• Improve joint flexibility with regular, low-impact exercise.

• Quit smoking, which causes stress on connective tissues.

• Try acupuncture or massage to help relieve pain.

If you are experiencing joint pain, take our Joint Health Assessment at MedicalCityOrthopedics.com or call (844) 374-1126 to find an orthopedic specialist near you.

Hospital Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington is the only orthopedic surgery and specialty hospital of its kind in the DFW Metroplex.

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Baylor Orthopedic and spine hospital at arlington: Getting You Back to Doing What You Love in No Time

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aylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington is a unique facility specializing in comprehensive outpatient and inpatient treatment of orthopedic and spine disorders. In fact, it’s the only orthopedic surgery and specialty hospital of its kind in Dallas/Fort Worth, bringing experts close to home.

In addition to spine care, Baylor Arlington provides unsurpassed treatment for injuries of the hips, knees, ankles, shoulders, back and hands, from simple strains to broken bones to the need for full joint replacement. Baylor Arlington’s 24 staff physicians focus on attentive, patient-centered care, actively involving patients and their families in each step and decision of their treatment. Because the entire staff is focused strictly on orthopedic and spine care, patients receive a level of care and expertise that’s unmatched by any other area hospital.

Baylor Arlington boasts 10 operating rooms, a full-service ER, complete diagnostic imaging capabilities and on-site physical therapy, rehab and a new Pain Management Center. Its most recent expansion was completed in December 2016, and included nine new post-anesthesia care units (PACUs) for patient recovery after surgery, in addition to four new operating rooms. The hospital also added two new admission areas, a relocated emergency entrance with dedicated admissions area, and increased parking. The expansion also includes a new, dedicated Pain Management Center, offering injections, epidurals and other treatments for patients being treated for chronic pain.

“Our goal is to provide a level of patient-focused care, understanding, diagnosis and treatment of spine and orthopedic issues that typical hospitals

can’t,” said Allan Beck, Chief Executive Officer at Baylor Arlington. “With so many on-site services like imaging, physical therapy, rehab and pain management, we offer convenience along with expert orthopedic care. This means our patients can get back to doing what they love with as little down time as possible.”

Baylor Arlington also takes pride in making their patients’ visits pleasant, whether for inpatient or outpatient treatment. Built in 2010, this boutique hospital offers oversized private guest rooms and the BOSHA Bistro, a full-service restaurant offering a fresh, chef-prepared daily breakfast, lunch and dinner for patients and guests. Patients staying in the hospital can enjoy exceptional hotellike room service with prepared-to-order meals that meet physician guidelines and aid in improving health and recovery.

“The entire team at Baylor Arlington was wonderfully caring and attentive,” said patient Denise Stairs. “The facility was gorgeous, the care was exceptional and even the food was amazing! I have had a wonderful recovery.”

The hospital also offers free valet parking and various online and on-site patient education programs to enhance treatment. In addition, patients can tap into a convenient online portal to access their medical records and forms.

Baylor Arlington is centrally located near the Highlands Shopping Center in Arlington, Texas, making it convenient for patients from across the Metroplex and beyond. Visit www.baylorarlington.com for more information and a complete list of physicians and services.

Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington • 707 Highlander Blvd. • 855-41-ORTHO • baylorarlington.com 36

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Audiology

Melissa Danchak Kos/danchak audiology & Hearing aids

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“We have over 50 5 star reviews on Google, Facebook and healthyhearing.com – that gives those in need of hearing health care services a sense of confidence in us before they visit with us.“

elissa Danchak is the owner of Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids and she – along with Drs. Marc Gracia and Alexandra Harris – helps people hear the best they can every day!

“I began working at KDA in 1997, and I have owned the practice since 2002,” she says. “Susanne Kos, the original owner of the practice, was very well respected and trusted by many area physicians. Those physicians referred patients to her on a monthly basis and continue to refer to us today. We are proud and certainly humbled by the trust these physicians place in us and maybe even more excited than anything else as physicians are paying close attention to the hearing health care needs of their patients - more than ever before! This practice has been helping people in North Texas hear the best they can for over 32 years. We’ve seen – and unfortunately continue to see – cheap imitations of hearing care come and go. We believe the consistency of these physicians referring to us has to do with our education, experience and success in helping people hear better.”

Danchak says there are two main reasons that separate her practice from others in the area that provide audiology testing and hearing aid dispensing services.

“First,” she says, “we know that, in general, people want good, consistent service. They want to meet with professionals that have proven their value to the community. We have over 50 5 star reviews on Google, Facebook and healthyhearing.com – that gives those in need of hearing health care services a sense of confidence in us before they visit with us. Second, we provide the most comprehensive hearing health care program in North Texas. Our Complete Hearing Health Care Program includes all of the follow-up services someone needs to be successful with their investment in better hearing and with Kos/Danchak Audiology - including free batteries for the lifetime of your hearing aids!”

The mission at Kos/Danchak Audiology is to provide comprehensive and individual hearing health care, while building long-term relationships with patients and their families based upon honesty, integrity, and respect. “We have over 32 successful years helping people hear better,” says Danchak.

“Physicians in and around our community trust us. Our current patients refer their friends and family members to us every day. Our goal is to live our mission each day with the people we meet with. To walk with our patients along their better hearing journey, providing them, and their loved ones, with a better hearing experience for life.”

Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids • 101 W. Randol Mill Road • 817-277-7039 • northtxhearing.com

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Internal medicine

Hospital Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

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The MD and NP clinicians at Pleasant Ridge Internal Medicine

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stablished by Theresa Stretch, MD, Pleasant Ridge Internal Medicine (PRIM) opened in Arlington as a brand new privately owned and operated adult medicine clinic in January 2011. In April 2017, Dr. Stretch designed and built a second clinic in neighboring Grand Prairie. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Stretch expanded her medical team to include Chelsea Doyen, MD, Board Certified in Family Practice, and Priya Vadivelu, MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Together with Nurse Practitioners Heather Rich, Bunmi Awe, Jessica Watson, and Marie Murphy, this dynamic medical team provides primary care and management of chronic conditions for patients ages 17 and older. Dedicated to providing a personal element to your care, Pleasant Ridge Internal Medicine remains a privately owned and operated clinic and is here to partner with you for your healthcare needs.

Our practices offer primary care and prevention, diagnosis and management of chronic conditions, treatment of acute illnesses, personalized health services, and minor procedures. Our services include annual physicals, well-women visits, well-men visits, immunizations, and health screenings for cancers and chronic diseases. Diagnosis and management of chronic conditions includes diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, and numerous additional chronic conditions that affect adults. We also provide weight management and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. For your convenience, we additionally have labs within our clinics.

Our clinical staff practices evidence-based medicine and relies on the most recent and relevant medical studies and guidelines. We are dedicated to listening to you, educating you, and working with you to empower you as a partner in your own care. Our office staff is dedicated to meeting your needs between appointments, to include scheduling appointments, billing your insurance, addressing your concerns, and facilitating communication with our clinicians. We are here to provide you the Quality of Care that you deserve. Call us to schedule your next appointment.

Pleasant Ridge Internal Medicine Arlington: 1806 W. Pleasant Ridge Road • 817-635-6363 Grand Prairie: 1004 S. Carrier Pkwy • 817-761-7876 pleasantridgemedicine.com

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ethodist Mansfield Medical Center is celebrating 11 years of service in southeastern Tarrant County, continually advancing its care to meet the community’s growing needs. The 254-bed acute care hospital has added a third cardiac catheterization lab, 3-D mammography, the newest daVinci® Xi robotic surgical system for minimally invasive robotic procedures, and the Methodist Brain and Spine Institute for innovative treatment and care for neurological disorders and trauma.

Accredited by The Joint Commission, Methodist Mansfield’s exceptional safety scores have outperformed others in key quality measures, and the hospital has achieved Magnet ® designation for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

Methodist Mansfield provides personalized healthcare services for every stage of life and every state of health. The dedicated healthcare professionals and physicians on the medical staff represent more than 60 specialties and are trained in some of the latest in medical technology and innovative treatments. This includes award-winning comprehensive cardiac and stroke care accredited by The Joint Commission, minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.

These dedicated healthcare professionals are consistently recognized nationally and locally for their dedication, excellence in healthcare, and commitment to the community in which they work. The hospital has become a preferred provider in the area: Methodist Mansfield has been voted Best Medical Facility, Best Maternity Ward and Best Emergency Department in the surrounding communities.

Methodist Health System is also the first hospital system in Texas to become a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Doctors at Methodist Mansfield are collaborating with physicians at Mayo Clinic, working together to share best practices and providing high-quality care, right here at home.

Texas law prohibits hospitals from practicing medicine. The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Health System or Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. Methodist Health System complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center 2700 E. Broad St., Mansfield • 682-242-2000 methodisthealthsystem.org/mansfield arlingtontoday.com • February 2018 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Senior Home Care

Dentistry

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isiting Angels Arlington,Texas is a locally owned, trusted resource for senior home care services. Visiting Angels provides non-medical home care to seniors and the disabled in Arlington, Burleson, Kennedale, Mansfield, Pantego and throughout Southern Tarrant County.

Julie Amendola, owner/director of the Arlington Visiting Angels franchise, says the experienced home caregivers from Visiting Angels are adept at helping your loved one feel at ease while receiving senior care. “All of the agency’s Angel companions have prior experience working with elderly clients,” she says. “Visiting Angels chooses providers who are compassionate and who have a strong desire to treat their clients with dignity and respect.”

Studies have shown that seniors thrive more when living in their own home as opposed to living in a nursing center. Along with excellent senior home care, Visiting Angels helps eliminate the stress and worry family members experience over the care of their elderly loved ones. Seniors are also comforted and feel at ease knowing that a Visiting Angels caregiver will be there to assist any time, day or night without changing their routines.

“Each of our Angel companions has been through our rigourous screening process prior to joining our agency,” Amendola says. “We complete background and criminal history checks, past employment verification, and look for experience working with the elderly and disabled in a home environment.”

Services provided by Visiting Angels include: hourly care, 24/7 multiple-shift care, live-in care, temporary and long-term care, and weekend and holiday care – all at an affordable hourly rate.

Types of service include: “Activities of Daily Living” (ADL), custodial care, assistance in dressing, bathing/showering, medication reminders, hospice support, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, shopping, walks, doctor visits, companionship, respite for family caregivers and hygiene assistance.

Visiting Angels of Arlington, Texas 1601 E. Lamar Blvd., #109 • 817-795-6316 VisitingAngels.com/Arlington/home 40

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r. Jackilyn Dang started Great Oak Dental in spring 2013 and added a second practice, Legacy Park Dental, nearly two years ago. Dr. Dang and her staff provide the utmost care in blending compassion and expertise as part of each patient’s treatment plan.

During a patient’s first visit to either office, the staff always begins with a full and comprehensive exam. They will go over current medical history, existing dental restorations, and the patient’s current periodontal health. From there, they customize a treatment plan that the patient understands and feels comfortable with.

“It’s important for our patients to be fully educated about their dental options, and we never want our patients to feel rushed or to be afraid to ask questions,” Dr. Dang says.

Dr. Dang, who has practiced dentistry for just shy of a decade, says she and the entire staff are dedicated to a professional philosophy that puts the patient first.

“We take the time to educate and inform our patients about Dr. Jackilyn Dang their financial options and procedures so they can make the best decision possible for themselves,” she says.

Great Oak Dental and Legacy Park Dental are known for the compassionate care provided by the entire staff, as well as for their use of cutting-edge technology. Dr. Dang recently began offering MTM® Clear•Aligner, which is a virtually undetectable way to align a smile without traditional braces. The surprisingly affordable Clear Aligner uses clear, removable aligners to correct slight misalignments (such as crowding or gaps). Each aligner is customfabricated, per the treatment plan arranged between the patient and Dr. Dang, to progressively advance teeth into their ideal position, leaving patients with a beautiful smile.

The practices also provide other services, such as implants, braces, veneers and bonding, laser dentistry, crowns and bridges, partials and dentures, and general dentistry.

Dr. Dang says both Great Oak Dental and Legacy Park Dental are currently accepting new patients.

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