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Editor’s Letter 18 Feast A barbecue hot spot in Crestview makes pageantry of its process 21 Find new friends at these unique culinary gatherings around town 22

Beat Hyatt acquired some of Austin’s most iconic hotels— here’s what it means 28 Amanda Zurawski, who had a life-threatening experience with Texas’ abortion laws, pens a guest essay 30

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ON THE C OV E R Beth Coffey two-steps at The White Horse, by Dave Creaney.

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H AY D E N WA L K E R

It Takes Two

AS I LOOK BACK on my high school days, it’s funny what I still remember. I cannot recall any of the graduation speeches. I have no clue where we had our senior prom or what team we played for the homecoming game. Hell, I don’t even know the names of half of my teachers. But I distinctly remember the time I learned how to do the Texas two-step.

Born in Minneapolis, I had never even heard of the dance as a kid. But after moving to Amarillo at age 9, I became acutely familiar with the iconic movement and its storied lore. About two decades ago, I stepped onto the dance floor at Midnight Rodeo with my high school boyfriend. We had gone to the High Plains honky-tonk to see a concert by Texas country artist Pat Green. Despite the Xs marked across my hands in black Sharpie—which signified that I was too young to drink—I felt like a bona fide adult.

The dance floor at Midnight Rodeo encircled the bar in the middle, so we twirled past locals clinking Lone Star beers and swaying to the music. Far from a natural, I had to repeatedly count out the steps in my head, and my boyfriend lovingly noted that I kept “trying to lead.” (Hey, if the shoe fits...) Still, that rhythmic dance paired with the sounds of pedal steel guitar and romantic vocals is forever etched in my mind.

Here in Austin, the two-stepping scene has exploded in the last decade—especially as people look for connection in a post-pandemic world. Every night of the week, locals can venture out to cut a rug, do flips and spins, or learn how to do the movement for the first time with expert tutorials. In our latest cover feature, “Where to Two-Step in Austin” (page 34), executive editor Bryan C. Parker explores the burgeoning scene, from the best honky-tonks and instructors to the Western-inspired garb and proper etiquette for dancers.

Speaking of activities for two, the new year ushers in a time when people think a lot about love—either celebrating it or finding it. In these pages, we feature a guide to romantic getaways in Central Texas (“Just the Two of Us,” page 48) as well as new culinary-centric meetups that allow the opportunity to break bread and meet people. (“Club Sandwich,” page 22.) Those who are currently unattached should also mark their calendars for Austin Monthly’s annual Singles in the City party. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we will present the most eligible singles in Austin during a big bash on Feb. 13, where locals can mix and mingle. In our increasingly digital world, it’s easy to become isolated, but remember that humans are wired to spend time together. As you kick off 2025, dust off your cowboy boots and head out on the town.

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Sanchez, Davila drew inspiration from their shared Rio Grande Valley upbringing to highlight their South Texan and Mexican heritage. Black Gold showcases a knack for fusion with wild game, like its succulent elk burger topped with crumbly choriqueso made from Oaxacan cheese and Chorizo de San Manuel, as well as its reverse-seared duck with a tangy crisped mango-habanero skin. “We’re paying homage to roots of barbecue while taking the opportunity to do something different,” Sanchez says. —Ruvani de Silva AUSTIN MONTHLY

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Club Sandwich

Looking to meet new people this year? Bond over food at these local gatherings.

BY MADELINE HOLLERN

Vegan Meetup

No need to veg out at home when you can savor plant-based fare with friends! Last March, Fun City Austin creator Nimai Larson partnered with ATX Vegans and Planted Society founder Britty Mann to develop a recurring “Snackluck” event. At these free meetups, attendees each bring a homemade vegan dish or purchased snack to share as they mingle with new people. The gatherings take place anywhere from nonalcoholic lounge Sans Bar to backyard pools or Zilker Park. While the events are geared toward vegans and vegetarians, they’re open to anyone openminded—andhungryforconnection.instagram.com/atxvegans

One Night Only

When it comes to socializing in Austin, it’s easy to fall into a rut. Evan H. Duvall wanted to create tailored evenings with a bit more novelty. True to the name, each occurrence of One Night Only offers something different, from whiskey tastings and dinner parties to classical guitar performances and latenight bites at taco speakeasies. For example, at one past event, guests met at a restaurant for a cocktail before a fleet of black cars whisked them away to a surprise art gallery and a tuckedaway bar. While dining and culture are emphasized, Duvall built the concept to foster new connections. The result? Experiences that feel both inclusive and exclusive. onenightonlyatx.com 22

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Timeleft

Launched in Austin last summer, this international app has a simple concept: have dinner with strangers. Users take a personality quiz to be matched with five other people in the city, then meet them on a Wednesday night at a spot announced that morning. The algorithm pairs individuals in similar age ranges with a mix of genders and types (think introverts and extroverts), and the app includes prompts to stimulate conversations. During the meal, the company announces a “one last drink” location where all the other grouped diners can gather for a nightcap. The idea is to make new friends, but you never know—sparks could fly. timeleft.com

Good Grief

They say grief shared is sorrow halved. That was the idea behind this weekly group, which gives individuals experiencing loss a chance to find healing through movement and community.

Developed last May by Sam Hendel, the club hosts 2.5- or 4-mile runs on Monday mornings at 7 a.m. After the free workout, attendees can bond over breakfast and discounted coffee at Noble Joe Coffee Co. While the meetup was designed to help those coping with grief—Hendel lost her mother to cancer in 2022—everyone is welcome. (Yes, including walkers!) instagram .com/goodgriefrunning

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Beat The City Hotel San José helped South Congress evolve into a bustling hub for shopping and dining.

SUITE DREAMS Austin’s hotel sector is on the rise as tourism is booming once again.

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funky, these places typified the energy of the capital city and gave visitors a taste of everything locals loved about the vibe here.

This past October, Hyatt acquired Standard International, parent company to Bunkhouse, and its entire slate of hotels, including Saint Cecilia, one of only eight Michelin key hotels in the capital city. But more importantly, it has given Hyatt the reins to some serious cultural currency in Austin. One of the largest hotel groups in the world, Hyatt was founded in 1957 and manages around 1,350 properties across the globe. But it’s only recently—within the last seven years or so— that the hotel group began to acquire the kind of niche hotels in the Bunkhouse portfolio.

That shift might have something to do with travelers’ post-pandemic desires and economic realities. In this new era: social media reigns, people avoid crowds, and how a dollar is spent matters more than ever. As a result, travelers crave truly singular and personal experiences.

Infact,Hyattrecentlyannouncedtheformation ofanewwingofthecompanydedicatedto“lifestyle” properties—hotels with thoughtful design and curated aesthetics (i.e., the exact kind of thing Bunkhouse excels at). The division will have headquarters in New York City and additional offices in Austin and Bangkok, and it will be led by president and creative director Amar Lalvani. The exec previously helmed Standard International, which acquired a majority stake in Bunkhouse in 2015.

There’s no better place than Austin to create an initial foothold for Hyatt’s lifestyle arm. As a historically sleepy college town, big fancy hotels were never the taste of the live music capital of the world. And even after the arrival of major

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IN 1995, LIZ LAMBERT purchased a run-down motel on South Congress. The place was falling apart, with paint peeling off the walls and seedy furniture, and illicit activities were rampant. It took Lambert half a decade, but she transformed it into one of the capital city’s most beloved—and beautiful—boutique hotels, the San José. That was the first of many projects for the hotelier, who went on to develop a portfolio of chic lodgings across Texas, including Hotel Saint Cecilia and the Austin Motel.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that these properties helped define the quintessential feeling of a hotel stay in Austin. While Lambert and the company she founded, Bunkhouse, parted ways in 2019, her indelible fingerprint has remained on the properties that she dreamed into existence. “We didn’t want to give people the everyday experience,” she says. “We wanted to have desk agents that knew about the music scene or could tell you the best place to get tacos.” That authenticity attracted a certain kind of traveler.

Lambert remembers Annie Leibovitz photographing Lucinda Williams in the courtyard of the San José and Patti Smith checking in with her guitar strapped to her back.

These are the spots that celebrities and famed musicians have always gravitated toward. Foo Fighters even released an entire EP recorded by turning the Hotel Saint Cecilia into a makeshift studio. Which tracks, given that the hotel is named after the patron saint of music and poetry and is built around “good, classic design, with an added element of music, or more specifically, the rock ‘n’ roll attitude and romantic lifestyle,” explains Bunkhouse president Lisa Bonifacio. Refined yet

“Hyatt fell in love with Bunkhouse Hotels because of who we are.” players like the J.W. Marriott, the W Hotel, and the Fairmont, plenty of people still prefer to seek out the smaller gems in the city. Travelers come here for the same reasons they choose such hotels—they’re looking for something unexpected and memorable, and Bunkhouse’s sites offer that.

According to Yahoo Finance, the global boutique hotel market is valued around $25 billion and is projected to grow at a rate of 7% through the rest of this decade. Adding these properties to their portfolio is really about Hyatt becoming more like them, and not the other way around.

But a corporate acquisition of a smaller brand always stokes some concern about the direction of those entities, which begs the question—what might change about these cherished inns? If you ask Lalvani, nothing at all. “Hyatt fell in love with Bunkhouse Hotels because of who we are,” he says.

“The culture, the creativity, the properties, and most importantly, our people.” As further proof, one could look to the Driskill, which Hyatt purchased in 2013. The local treasure has continued to thrive and maintain its signature elegance.

Amid those assurances, it’s still feasible that there could be shifts, even if not total overhauls.

For example, before the Bunkhouse deal, Hyatt made a move to bring food and beverage programs in-house as opposed to working with third parties.

That meant James Beard award–winning chef Mashama Bailey’s restaurants The Grey Market and Diner Bar had to shutter at the Thompson Hotel, a Hyatt property in downtown Austin. The change doesn’t mean Hyatt couldn’t tap other talented local chefs to helm their in-house restaurants moving forward, but it does hint that there will now be larger machinations at play than the scale on which Bunkhouse previously operated.

In some ways, Hyatt’s acquisition of these revered properties isn’t just about whether they might change or not—it opens a conversation about the very soul of Austin. The city wasn’t just specialforhavingkitschyplacestostayandexplore.

It mattered that those places were built and owned

by Austinites. Even if Hyatt proves to be a fantastic steward, the move continues a trend of beloved capital city institutions being purchased by larger, out-of-town interests.

That fact will matter more to some than others, but it’s worth noting that while Austin may hold onto its charm, the ethos has shifted to embrace tech moguls and business tycoons more than eccentric locals. Maybe that’s the silver lining: philosophical musings aside, Hyatt plans to bring Bunkhouse Hotels into the World of Hyatt loyalty program, so get those points ready!

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State of Mind Texas’ reproductive restrictions almost cost me my life. Here’s how I rediscovered my hope after another setback with the election.

“IT’S TOO EARLY TO BE EXCITED,” I said to my husband, Josh, after he gleefully pointed out that Kamala Harris was “crushing it in Florida.” It was 7:32 p.m., Central Time, on Nov. 5. Around 8:30, I became a shellshocked version of myself.

And by 9:30, I was lost in a suspended reality where I knew our fate but still desperately hoped there were a world in which it wasn’t so.

We had lost the election, and we’d lost decisively. The last two years of my life, I wondered, was it all for nothing?

In August 2022, after experiencing severe complications when I was 18 weeks pregnant with my first child—a baby girl I desperately wanted— they told me she would not survive. On top of excruciating emotional and physical pain, I couldn’t get the abortion I needed due to Texas’ restrictive laws. My nightmare unfolded in agonizing slow motion for three days until my system was in life-threatening septic shock. To make sure no one else would ever have to go through the same horrors, I decided to join the political battle in earnest. Now, I was wondering whether the whole grueling experience had been in vain.

The lawsuit I led, Zurawski v. Texas. The eponymous documentary about it. Agreeing to be an official surrogate for the presidential campaign.

Quitting my job. Helping every pro-choice candidate I could. Had this whole effort been pointless?

I called my mom, bursting into tears as she answered the phone. “What do we do now?”

“Well, we pick ourselves up,” my mom said.

“Now the real fight begins.”

I spent the Wednesday after the election thinking of all the men and women across the country who shared my cloud of despair. I thought of all the folks who had dedicated their lives to this cause for years, and the ones who had joined, like me, just recently. The grief and the defeat were palpable fromeverycornerofthecountry,andineveryspace of my being. But it’s vital to remember that reproductive rights have never come without setbacks.

Thinking of our shared struggle helped me do as my mother instructed: keep fighting. It wasn’t all horror, after all. The silver linings were thin, but there when I looked for them. Seven out of ten reproductive rights ballot measures had passed in conservative states like Missouri and Arizona; even Florida was a pseudo-win, as it got the majority but failed to meet the arbitrary 60% threshold. Most Americans want reproductive freedom, including many who voted for Donald Trump right here in Texas.

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endanger the lives of their constituents, but I’m so proud of the tireless champions in this city who refuse to back down.

While there is no path to enshrine reproductive rights through a ballot measure in Texas, that does not mean we can’t protect those freedoms in this state. I’ve seen the fight in our own great city through the Reproductive Justice Fund, which financially aids Austinites who must travel to receive abortion care, and through the thousands who marched in October to protest the bans in Texas. I saw the shared conviction on the campaign trail when droves of volunteers organized to knock on doors and encourage voters to choose pro-choice candidates.

Warriors are battling everywhere, from Houston to Amarillo, Corpus Christi to Grapevine, McAllen to San Antonio, and there is a wave of justice diligently eroding the boulder that stands before us.

We have reached the twilight of a reality that we have known since the ’70s, but we must refuse to live the next four years in darkness. If we can’t see the light, we must be it. Anytime I notice an unlit torch, I want to be the spark to ignite their flame—and I implore you to do the same.

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School of Rock Austin’s brand is music, and the University of Texas is investing big time.

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ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON this past October, UT flute professor Ebonee Thomas was teaching when she got a text that made her do a double take. It’s not every day that someone says music legend André 3000 wants to visit your class. Famed for his rap career with OutKast, André Benjamin recently turned to flute for a new album and spent a day talking with students and staff at the Butler School of Music. “We were all excited, we were all nervous, but he just has this calm demeanor,” Thomas remembers. “It’s just rare that someone of his caliber takes the time to genuinely connect with young artists.”

The plan was hatched by UT’s senior director of live music and entertainment, Andy Langer, who joined the college’s staff last fall. Langer brings decades of experience in the music world, including serving as the voice of ACL Radio for about 15 years. The hire signals UT’s mission to boost the quality and frequency of music experiences for students on the Forty Acres.

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The capital city’s robust music culture is undeniably part of the calculus for young people deciding where to attend college.

But now more than ever, schoolsarelookingforways to market themselves as their own insular lifestyle brand. For example, UT had a notable presence at SXSW last year with an installation at Antone’s called the Hook ’Em House (pictured, left). The pop-up featured panels, touted academic programs, and a performance by indie pop musician Dayglow, with plans to return in 2025.

Langer worked with UT unofficially for about a year, consulting on projects like the CMT Awards at Moody Center, bringing Diplo in for a show on campus, and helping facilitate a songwriter in residence program. After joining the staff in earnest, he’s brimming with ideas: tapping musician Warren Hood to play fiddle at a UT football game and booking T-Pain for Ball on the Mall this past December. He even had a hand in getting that recognizable burnt orange Longhorns jersey on Leon Bridges (pictured, inset) for his performance at ACL Fest.

But UT’s new hire is most focused on creating singular experiences for students. In November, he brought international pop sensation Keshi to the Cactus Café. A former UT nursing student, the artist’s popularity has soared thanks to a devoted online following. While Keshi’s recent tour included arenas like Madison Square Garden, Langer arranged a quiet set at the historic listening room on campus. The musician spent the day talking with students and did an onstage Q&A during his show.

“Everyone says Austin is the live music capital and it’s funky and weird, so knowing that UT was part of such a vibrant city was definitely a very big pull,” says senior Reo Lee, who got to be a part of the team that helped plan the event. “Working behind the scenes really does teach transferable skills that go on my résumé.”

Ultimately, Langer has a simple litmus test for which of his myriad ideas he’ll pursue next. “Does it better connect the university and the Austin culture, or does it create core memoriesforstudents?”heasks.“The things that do either of those are a yes for me—and the things that do both are an ecstatic yes.”

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A renaissance of classic country music has sparked a golden era of two-stepping in the capital city, where packed honky-tonks host a close-knit community of regulars and give wide-eyed tourists a glimpse at an authentic slice of Texas culture.

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s iconic as armadillos, bluebonnets, and Willie Nelson: Two-stepping has been a part of Texas culture for more thanahundredyears.Evenwithsuch a storied legacy, the dance has seen a major resurgence over the last decade—especially across Austin.

Newcomers looking to try it out can find a free lesson just about any night of the week. But the capital city is also home to an active and robust social dancing community. Here, two-steppers keep in touch on text threads, meet up nightly, and shuffle into the early hours of the morning.

A few might stick to their one true sweetheart, but it’s common to see dancers switching off between songs, enjoying a fleeting two-minute commitment before catching the glance of another companion across the bar to sync up for the next number.

Austin’s two-step boom arrived in two successive waves, with the post-pandemic desire for human connection driving the most recent buzz. But the genesis of the dance’s re-popularization owes much to East Austinhonky-tonkTheWhiteHorse, which rekindled the trend over a decade ago and has been the gateway to two-stepping for many since.

Ready to give it a whirl? From where to dance and what to wear to the best nights for lessons and tips on etiquette, here’s everyTwo-stepper Chris Goman thing you need to know dips instructor Vanessa about two-stepping in the Vaught of Double or Nothing capital city.

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Cowboy boots scuff against a concrete floor to the crisp snap of a snare drum, and silhouettes sway to wavering pedal steel notes drifting up into the sultry Texas night. Oversized belt buckles and stylish bolo ties glint in the dim light as ruffled dresses flutter. Both the swirling dancers and onlookers sipping Lone Stars lose all sense of time, immersed in a sight that could easily be borrowed from half a century ago—but this is present day Austin on a Tuesday night at The White Horse.

Frequent two-stepper Grant Barnes stumbled upon this enchanting spectacle one night back in 2022. “My eyes just blew up like saucers,” he says. Even though he wasn’t quite sure exactly what he was watching, Barnes knew he wanted to be a part of it. “I jumped in and quickly got addicted to going all the time.” Fresh off a breakup, Barnes found community among the familiar faces hanging around The White Horse. Plus, he was getting in some exercise and discovering a slew of new favorite bands. “I would get so many boxes

checked,” he says. “It's physical, there's endorphins going, it can be very intimate even without being sensual or sexual—and you're doing it to some amazing music.”

In some ways, the story of Austin’s two-step renaissance begins with The White Horse, but it really starts before that, back when the bar’s founder, Denis O’Donnell, was managing and booking at The Hole in the Wall in the late aughts.

O’Donnell discovered a bevy of talented country musicians and started hiring them to perform during happy hour time slots on weekdays. Mike and the Moonpies, Leo Rondeau, Brennen Leigh, and others who have since found wider acclaim played some of their earliest shows on the tiny stage tucked in the venue’s front corner. Soon enough, Mondays started to draw crowds that looked more like Saturdays, and O’Donnell knew he was onto something. But there wasn’t a great place for all these promising young country acts to make the next leap.

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From left: Revelry at The White Horse; Ramsay Midwood performs with his band; instructor Beth Coffey two-steps with husband Joe Jerkins.

In 2011, O’Donnell partnered up with Marshall McHone and a few otherswhenaspacebecameavailable just off East Sixth Street. At the time, the venture felt like a risk. Could a honky-tonk survive among the East Side’s hipster dives like Shangri-La and Hotel Vegas? But that gamble has paid off. It’s fair to say that The White Horse was a success from the giddy up, but it has emerged into a New Austin classic—hailed by the New York Times and covered by national outlets like Harper’s Bazaar, Rolling Stone, and Vice.

That acclaim has led to an increasing number of tourists showing up for a peek at a real Texas honkytonk. On a recent Saturday night, a pair of best friends clad in silk shirts and sparkly cowboy hats visited the bar with an entourage in tow for a joint bachelor/bachelorette party.

Out-of-towners and Austinites alike turn up early for a free two-step lesson from longtime instructor Beth Coffey (see sidebar).

Even amid all the fanfare, the bar retains a healthy contingent of locals, especially on Tuesdays, which remains the preferred night for the capital city’s best dancers to meet up. O’Donnell says dancing has been integral from the start, and rather than just country music fans, the bar welcomes a much broader swath of folks. “I remember looking out at the dance floor and getting choked up, because so many different kinds of people were dancing,” he says.

It’s tough to find a moment when The White Horse isn’t packed, but if you show up early enough (or stay past last call until the bleary-eyed crowd wanders out), you’ll notice that the floor of the bar has been completely eroded in the area where tandemsofdancersshuffleeachnight.Now,there’s a weathered line where the bar’s checkered tile gives way to bare concrete—a convincing testament to the strength of Austin’s two-step scene.

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by Step THE WHITE HORSE’S RESIDENT DANCE INSTRUCTOR HAS A HISTORY OF GOOD LUCK IN HONKY-TONKS. In 2004, Beth Coffey found herself confined to a hospital bed and a neck brace after a terrifying rollover car crash near her family ranch outside of Marfa. As soon as she was on the mend, a group of her friends insisted on taking her dancing. At a now-defunct North Austin spot called Dallas Nite Club, Coffey rediscovered a passion for something she’d learned years ago as a little girl: the Texas two-step.

“This guy asked me to dance, and he was a great dancer,” she says. Covered in bandages and feeling decidedly un-cute, Coffey was reassured by her new two-stepping partner, who insisted all that mattered was that she could dance. She was hooked in no time and began frequenting hot spots like The Broken Spoke and The Continental Club. As an eighth-generation Texan born into a dance-loving Czech family, she just felt at home while two-stepping.

When The White Horse opened its doors, the veteran dancer turned all those hours of fun into a career, and she’s been the dedicated two-step instructor for the venue for 13 years. Her beginner lesson (Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m.) is a perfect crash course in this Texas tradition. Over the past two decades, she’s made appearances on The Today Show, has been hired by stars like Sylvester Stallone, and has consulted on television programs such as Walker, Texas Ranger and assisted on music videos for artists like Dasha.

Years after that dance hall encounter that changed her life, Coffey had another fortuitous meeting in an Austin bar. One night in 2012, she told guitarist Joe Jerkins she liked his music as he clambered off the stage at The White Horse. “You know what I like about you, Beth Coffey?” Jerkins asked. “Everything.” The musician and the dance instructor were married within a year. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t find love in a honky-tonk.

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Boots

Find the perfect pair of two-stepping boots at Tecovas' 1 dedicated storefront—or get the full experience at South Congress staple Allens Boots, which offers a sprawling selection and the headiest leather smell in town. Look for styles with a leather sole—they’ll slide better on the dance floor!

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While known for boots, Lucchese carries stunning wardrobe pieces like fringe jackets 2 , and Tecovas offers a range of apparel, from pearl-snap shirts 3 to spin-worthy dresses 4 . Looking for something more one-of-a-kind? Indulge in the curated selection of secondhand Western finds at Honeyhill Market or browse the stacks of vintage denim at American Drifter.

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Navigate past the livestock feed and hardware at Callahan’s General Store to get your hands on an authentic cowboy hat. For a more elevated take, head to Maufrais on South Congress, where the staff will help shape and adorn one to your liking. You could even go full bespoke with a handcrafted piece from Kennimer 6 , the Western brand that provided a hat for Leon Bridges’ outfit at the 2021 Met Gala.

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You can get a little bit of everything at Tiny’s Western Wear, but it's a great spot to find items that complete the ensemble like bright bandanas 7 and shiny belt buckles that will have you riding high in the saddle all the way to the honky-tonk.

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Add some flair with a bolo tie from the brand-new Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott 5 collection or a handcrafted piece from Austin Bolo. If you’re looking for something singular, try the vintage selection at Blue Velvet Vintage.

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THE BROKEN SPOKE The sign at the entry proudly proclaims: “Through this door pass the best country music dancers in the world.” Opened in 1964 by Austin native James White on the site of a former lumber yard, The Broken Spoke has put honky-tonk musicians on the stage and provided a great place for two-steppers for six decades.

A room full of memorabilia just outside the dance hall area has all the proof you could ever ask for: cowboy hats worn by George Strait and President Lyndon B. Johnson, photos of Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, and even a half-smoked cigar that Bob Wills once puffed on. If you’re looking for the most historic place in town to two-step, it’s the Spoke. There’s a reason Dua Lipa turned up here to dance when she was in town for ACL Fest.

A greasy spoon of a restaurant in the front room gives way to a narrow hallway leading to the dance floor, which has dimly lit sections of tables on either side. The uninitiated are prone to find a perch there to peer out from beneath the brims of their newly purchased Stetson cowboy hats. From the safety of those shadows, they watch as braver two-steppers traverse the concrete floor bathed in glowing light from neon beer signs.

Dance instructor Terri White gives lessons four nights each week, Wednesday through Saturday, at 8 p.m., and honky-tonk music follows immediately after. Be forewarned: White's class leans into spectacle, and she usually cautions her students that they might get a smack on the rear. At a recent mid-week session, the dance instructor divided the class into leads on one side and follows on the other before asking folks where they were from: Ireland, England, Germany, Taiwan, Norway… the list went on. And one unsuspecting traveler did get an encouraging swat on the behind mid-lesson. Despite its much-deserved status as a tourist destination, a more traditional crowd of locals do frequent the classic spot. Plus, Left: Honky-tonk mainstay the venue still brings in stalwart homegrown acts Dale Watson performs at The like Dale Watson, whose onstage plugs for Lone Broken Spoke. Above: A pair StarbeerareonemorenuggetfromAustin’sstoried of dancers enjoys a spin around the floor. honky-tonk history.

Music emanates from the ramshackle house that constitutes Sam’s Town Point, the capital city’s best-kept secret of a dive bar for nearly four decades. As you approach the joint from its dirt parking lot, those wafting notes have a way of sounding like a melody you’ve heard countless times before, even if it’s brand new. Nestled amid a neighborhood at the southern fringes of Austin’s city limits, this no-frills spot requires some effort to find, but it’s well worth the journey.

Imagine a dream sequence of a Texas honkytonk that’s equal parts the Roadhouse from David Lynch’s Twin Peaks and the Catskills cabin from

Dirty Dancing—an off-the-grid tavern where stories seep right up out of the warped wooden floorboards. Red light washes over the low stage as Libby and the Loveless play to a small gathering of two-steppers, who spin and twirl. “Friends are the best part of life” reads a sign hanging in this secluded respite, where you’ll find patrons of all ages and persuasions engaged in easygoing revelry. When the place is truly hopping, you can feel the whole floor bounce as dancers shuffle in time. Between songs, patrons spill out of a pair of double doors onto the porch to catch a breeze or have a smoke.

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A honky-tonk on Austin's southern fringe, Sam's Town Point has become a favorite for local two-steppers.

“Sam's is the best vibe; it's so comfy,” says Vanessa Vaught, owner of Double or Nothing Two-Step, who grew up in the area and teaches an intermediate lesson at the bar on Thursday nights.

Penny Grossman founded Sam's Town Point in 1981, after moving from Chicago to Texas with a dream of opening a dance hall. In 2016, she turned the place over to current owner Ramsay Midwood, who led a revitalization through booking revered artists like Kevin Russell of Shinyribs and rising talents like Leo Rondeau (which places it alongside The White Horse as an early catalyst of the two-step renaissance).MidwoodplayshisownweeklysetonSaturdays at 11 p.m. While the music leans on blues riffs and extended rock jams, it’s somehow still perfect for two-stepping.

On Wednesday nights, you can catch the Guthrie Girls, whose moniker isn’t just an homage. Sarah Lee and Cathy Guthrie are the granddaughters of one of folk’s most revered musicia n s, Woody Gut hr ie. The le gend ’s g reatgranddaughter, Serena, usually hops onstage to sing a transcendent cover of Waylon Jennings’ “The Wurlitzer Prize” that melts the room into an aching puddle of tears.

In truth, there’s not another spot that possesses the essence of Austin like Sam’s. The bar embodies everything that made the capital city special in the cosmic cowboy era and proves it’s all still alive and well today.

Survey a group of two-steppers on how to do the dance, and you’ll get at least a couple of different answers—or even half a dozen. What unifies a great many styles referred to as the two-step is that they stem from 19th-century dances such as the Czech schottische, Polish polka, and the English foxtrot. But the movement also owes something to Tejano folk dances that stretch back to a time when the land known today as Texas belonged to Mexico.

Tracing the nuances of rhythmic steps invented by people imbibing beer in barns and ballrooms across countries and over centuries yields murky results. But the good news is that two-stepping is done in honkytonks and not history books.

Looked at another way, dance is like an ongoing conversation, and the trick is learning to speak a common language.

Questions like: Can you move your feet with rhythm? Can you improvise with finesse? matter much more than: Do you know the exact steps? In the capital city, there are more than a few dialects being spoken, or danced, as it were.

If you ask the United Country Western Dance Council, they’ll tell you that two-step progresses counterclockwise around the room with dancers’ feet gliding past each other with each step.

But hardly anyone does that around town (unless you head out to Mercer Dancehall in Dripping Springs).

The traditional Texas two-step has the lead step forward with the left, quickly join with the right, then take two slow steps forward—first with the left, then the right. The following partner mirrors.

But dance, like language, evolves organically, and Austin has even developed its own regional variant that some call the honky-tonk two-step. It’s more stationary and incorporates elements of swing like the jitterbug and an assortment of spins. You’ll find that evolution is the popular choice in most of the capital city’s honky-tonks.

The most important thing is to stay loose and have fun. Try out a few different spots, and you’re almost certain to find your groove, like falling into the two-step’s slow count after several spins around the dance floor.

SAGEBRUSH A trio of chandeliers illuminate the vaulted wooden rafters of Sagebrush and cast a warm glow on a solid oak dance floor that dates back to 1940. It’s hard to believe all that gorgeous wood was hidden from view just a few short years ago when itwasasketchybarwithafalseceiling and gum covering the floor.

In a previous life, the venue was Gil’s Club, a classic dance hall that welcomed Austinites for three decades. After shuttering, the bar changed hands a number of times, until it became a spot called Casino Club, which was purportedly the site of more than a few felonious activities. Denis O’Donnell and Marshall McHone took over the spot in 2019 after it was shut down by the federal government, but the building was so illicit that it had a restriction that required it to stay dormant for a year. The pair spent

two-steppers to avoid on the dance floor Beware of these four nightmares haunting honky-tonks.

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The push-pull of good dance chemistry can feel like true love, but he’s on a different mission: full bo ody-to-body commitment. Rather than matching your arm tension and leaving room for magnetism, a he's gripping onto you like a cowboy clinging to the saddle horn during a bull ride.

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He’ll throw you into a low swing so dramatic it doubles as a chiropractic adjustment. If yourr head clunks against another dancer—or worse, the floor— s. that’s just the price of greatness

the out-loud step counter This dancer couldn’t keep time i you hit him with a metronome. if Ratther than admit it’s his fault, he’ll do ouble down by blaming you, and confidently count (off-tempo, of cou urse) into your ear for the rest of the song. As he clambers around th he floor, make sure to mind your toes—he certainly won’t!

the lone star cowboy After throwing back a few too many brews, this guy has abandoned the “no drinks on the dance floor” rule.

Spinning you with one hand while sloshing his drink with the other, he’s a two-stepping OSHA violation.

With every move, you’re dodging beer puddles and praying you don’t slip on his spilled confidence.

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Originally designed as a dance hall in the 1940s, Sagebrush has recently returned to its former glory.

that time scraping up gum and revamping the place with thoughtful touches: One wall features a desert landscape with recessed lighting that slowly transitions from sunset orange to twilight purple. Now, the venue is at the epicenter of Austin’s two-step craze, thanks to the accommodating dance floor and relatively spacious digs.

If the decor looks familiar on your first visit, it might be because it was the setting of the music video for Zach Bryan’s song “Nine Ball.” The short film stars Austin’s favoriteson,MatthewMcConaughey,asagambling-addicted father who teaches his kid to be a pool shark.

The dance hall has also served as a haven for LGBTQfocused two-step workshops that occur periodically about once a month. Organized by Ezra Edwards, aka Boi Orbison, the course furthers a love of country music that the DJ started with their recurring Neon Rainbows dance night at Cheer Up Charlies.

Plus, Double or Nothing Two-Step teaches free lessons on Tuesday nights, and Hill Country Two Step teaches both Wednesdays and Thursdays, making the bar a major hub for the social dancing community.

“Sagebrush just feels magical in that it brings the historical into relevance with the new energy and talent that's here today,” McHone says. “It pulls it all together.”

Thanks to his butter-soft baritone and a thick layer of dreamy pedal steel, Aaron McDonnell makes music ideal for gliding around the dance floor in a beer-soaked haze.

Even while dipping into forlorn moods, the songs feel like a warm little flame to crowd around, a spell that evokes a little more tenderness as you sway with your partner.

sentimental family band

Peer between a perfect mix of indignant and heartbroken lyricism, and you’ll catch a glimpse of Dolly Parton’s early work in singer Camille Lewis’ delivery. Sentimental Family Band released their outstanding debut album this year and hold down a regular Thursday night gig at Sam’s Town Point.

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A guy from France playing honky-tonk music in Austin dive bars sounds incredulous, but Theo Lawrence has become one of the scene’s favorite acts for dancing thanks to a sound that blends Hank Williams’ country with the pop sensibilities of Edith Piaf and Françoise Hardy. Take a listen, and you’ll be smitten, chérie!

paige plaisance Whether she’s leaning into the soulful tones of New Orleans blues or the sunnier disposition of West Coast folk, Paige Plaisance always manages to find downright entrancing grooves. She’s no stranger to The White Horse or Sam’s, but it was Sagebrush that helped Plaisance rise to popularity—and where you’ll find her most often.

A northern outpost of Austin’s two-step scene, this beloved little bar is best known for hosting Chicken Sh*t Bingo. Here’s how the game is played: a grid with numbers is placed in the bottom of a cage, and patrons place bets on numbers; a winner is determined when the chicken does its business onaparticularsquare.Thattime-honoredtradition was born right here at The Little Longhorn Saloon and still happens every Sunday, along with live music from country acts such as Weldon Henson.

But in addition to its iconic fowl play, this diminutivedivehasservedanintegralroleinAustin two-step.InstructorDeannaMarieAshleyexplains that small bars like this contributed to the capital city developing its regional style. “We had over

Jason Roberts Band performs on a Sunday afternoon during Chicken Sh*t Bingo.

2,000 dance halls in Texas at one time, and you would move in counterclockwise circles,” she says.

“Now, we have tiny honky-tonks, so dancing in place is how we adapt to these smaller venues.” On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, the bar provides free beginner and intermediate (respectively) lessons led by Hill Country Two Step.

OneofAustin’soldestbars,TheLittleLonghorn Saloon pre-dates the most recent popularity spike in the dance. Along with The Broken Spoke, it has been one of the most stalwart places for twostepping in Austin for decades and was the entry pointfortwo-stepperslikeEricMoreno,whostarted coming to the joint about a decade ago to watch musicians like Jake Penrod. “I was probably one of the youngest people,” he says. Since then,hehaswatchedthecommunity growtoincludeayoungercontingent of enthusiastic two-steppers.

After learning the ropes at The Little Longhorn, Moreno started his own business, Native Texan Two Step, giving private lessons out of a makeshift studio in his garage in North Austin. Teaching by day leaves him free to enjoy his nights out twostepping. Unlike the raucous energy inmanyofAustin’shonky-tonks,The Little Longhorn provides a laid-back alternative. “I like dancing there because it’s more intimate,” Moreno says. “When I want to catch up with a friend and also have a few dances, it's a great spot for that.”

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FormanyAustinites,Donn’sDepot conjures thoughts of Christmastime, when the classic bar is decked out withshimmeringtinselandatrillion twinkling lights (we counted). But the truth is that Donn’s has been a fantastic place to share a dance and a drink year-round ever since it opened in 1972 (though back then, it was called McNeil's Depot). Donn Adelman, who began as a performer at the bar and assumed ownership in 1978, has always imbued it with a love of music and spirit of community.

He still hops on the piano weekly with his band, The Stationmasters, which includes e hisson,Matt.“Itkeepsmymindclearandrelieves Ad n n tension,” Donn says. “I don't know what I'd do if I Do wasn'tplaying—I'dprobablyjustdrivemywifecrazy.”

Devoted patrons like UT law professor Stan Johanson and his wife have shown up for decades to scribble song requests on bar napkins to pass and college kids looking to steep themselves in to Donn. Over the years, the honky-tonk has Austin’s culture. hosted a number of notable personalities, On Wednesday nights, Double or Nothing including George Strait’s longtime piano player, Two-Step hosts a free two-step lesson, which has Ronnie Huckaby, who held his wedding reception become a magnet for dancers. “We've noticed a here. (Strait ended up bringing in his whole band huge influx of younger people that may have never for a set later that evening.) More recently, it’s been come to Donn’s before,” manager Michelle Beebe a haunt for folks like heartthrob actor Glen Powell says. For Donn, it’s great to see a new generation and Cooper Manning, father of of Austinites discovering a place that’s UT quarterback Arch Manning. near and dear to him. “That's what the Vanessa Vaught of The clientele includes folks place is all about, listening to music and Double or Nothing Twoof all ages and backgrounds, but dancing,” he says. “And adult beverages, Step teaches a lesson to it leans toward older regulars of course.” a crowded room.

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Ring in the new year with fresh adventures, soothing activities, and intimate bonding with your beloved. Here are four romantic getaways to discover around Austin in 2025.

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F O R B O N V I VA N T S : No need to book a trip abroad: This verdant hotel provides a veritable sojourn to the European countryside. Cleverly hidden in the heart of the city, the historic Auberge Resorts Collection property engages the senses with lush magnolia trees, fragrant blooms, babbling water fountains, and award-winning fare.

While the sumptuous textiles and maximalist decor inside the Italian Renaissance–inspired mansion are nothing short of breathtaking, the real prize here is time spent among the gardens. Overnight guests can experience splendor in the grass by booking a private tent tucked underneath a sprawling oak tree.

The two Michelin key hotel delivers a custom picnic from lauded on-site restaurant Lutie’s, allowing you and your beloved to perch atop pillows and clink glasses of Champagne as you dine on a gourmet spread of flatbreads, creamy dips, fresh berries, and sea salt chocolate chip cookies.

If the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, then you’ll bond with every decadent bite.

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FOR THRILL SEEKERS: Just as adrenaline-boosting activities like scary movies or roller coaster rides can ignite romance on a date, so can a spirited adventure à deux. Don’t let the serene surroundings of this iconic local destination fool you—here, dynamic duos can spice things up with a bevy of novel pursuits. Spot wildlife as you embark on a 5-mile hike near the West Austin retreat, balance on paddleboards during yoga on the lake, learn how to swing Bokken Japanese swords, or even bang drums in a cardio jam session. Sore after all that movement?

Soothe your muscles with a luxurious side-by-side couples massage before exploring the resort’s new serenity suite. In the private outdoor space, you and your partner can test your mettle with a shared dip in the cold plunge tub, then warm up together next to the fire pit. End the day with a cozy canoodle bedecked in robes on the lakeside dock. Hey, you earned it.

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At this intimate new retreat, you’ll feel as though you’re sleeping in the trees. Majestic views abound at the hillside property overlooking the Wimberley Valley, where cylindrical wooden “treehouses” boast a private hot tub secluded by a canopy of live oaks. View lush wildflowers and vegetationgrowingfromtherooftops oftheadjacentgreenhouseunitsfrom the elevated terrace. For a special occasion with your one and only, opt for the premium romantic package, which includes wine and chocolates, silk rose petals on the bed, and a recordplayerwithtunesidealforslow dancing. Lavender-and-peach-hued sunsets give way to dazzling nights, as the International Dark Sky community will leave you and your beau moonstruck while stargazing. And with floor-to-ceiling windows, the celestialshowremainsonfulldisplay as you drift off to sleep.

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Sometimes, the best way to cozy up with your better half is in a subaqueous state. At Italian-inspired HotelViata,ladolcevitarevolvesaroundsoakinginanarrayofinvitingtubs.NestledamongMediterranean cypress trees, the West Lake Hills hotel features an outdoor oasis with a sparkling pool and jacuzzi, as well as standalone baths in many suites. But the most pleasurable way to take the plunge with your sweetheart is during its Champagne bubbles mineral bath, a private spa treatment made for two. With roaring jets and a unique waterfall feature, the thermal experience utilizes a fragrant blend of essential salts, floral notes, and,yes,afullbottleofbubblypouredintothebath.Slipoutofyourrobesandintothewaterforalanguorous tête-à-tête in the steamy tub. During the whirlpool, duos can nosh on chocolate-covered strawberries and sip Champagne together. You’ll emerge with silky-smooth skin—and a reunited spark.

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John Weems CommUnityCare 2901 Montopolis Drive 512-978-9500 Blair E. Walker Ascension Medical Group Seton Behavioral Health 1500 Red River St. 512-324-2080

Adolescent Medicine Najiba Keshwani People’s Community Clinic 1101 Camino La Costa 512-478-4939 Celia Neavel People’s Community Clinic 1101 Camino La Costa 512-478-4939

Allergy Immunology Thomas Leath Allergy Partners of Austin 3410 Far West Blvd. Ste. 146 512-349-0777 Paul Vigo Allergy Partners of Central Texas 720 W. 34th St. Ste. 200 512-454-5821 Colleen S. Adkins ARC Four Points 11714 Wilson Parke Ave. Ste. 150 737-247-7200 Kelly H. Simpson ARC Medical Plaza Specialty 1401 Medical Pkwy. Bldg. B Stes. 200, 211 & 220 Cedar Park 512-260-1581 Allen K. Lieberman Austin Family Allergy and Asthma 10801 N. Mopac Expy.

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Christopher Getto US Anesthesia Partners of Texas PA 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 570 512-454-2554

Maya Pramod Lele Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 16018 W. SH 71 Bee Cave 512-654-3900

Holly C. Gunn US Anesthesia Partners of Texas PA 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 570 512-454-2554

Neha Reshamwala Frontier Allergy Asthma and Immunology 2217 Park Bend Drive Ste. 300 512-535-2655 Ronald Cox Greater Austin Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 6611 River Place Blvd. Ste. 100 512-732-2774 Eric D. Schultz Greater Austin Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 6611 River Place Blvd. Ste. 100 512-732-2774 John Villacis The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 12221 N. Mopac Expy.

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Anesthesiology Rudy Garza Advanced Pain Care 2000 S. Mays St. Ste. 201 Round Rock 512-244-4272 Bobby Perales Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Ty Terrasso Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Jay Lynn York Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region

Garrett W. Scales US Anesthesia Partners of Texas PA 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 570 512-454-2554

Bariatric Surgery Steven M. Fass Capital Surgeons Group 900 E. 30th St. Ste. 210 512-302-1210 Nicole Basa B+A Surgeons 1410 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 1 Cedar Park 512-260-3444 Jinnie A. Bruce Baylor Scott & White Clinic 2600 E. Pflugerville Pkwy. Ste. 200 Pflugerville 512-654-6500

Breast Imaging Stephen A. Agatston ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Sarah S. Avery ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Simone M. Bridges ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Michael Pfeifer II ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

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Stephen Bryan Price ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

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Andre S. Chen Advanced Pain Care 6000 S. Mopac Expy. Ste. 100 512-244-4272

Chad Paul Dieterichs US Anesthesia Partners of Texas PA 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 570 512-454-2554

Arthy Saravanan ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Erin Winston Austin Breast Imaging 12319 N. Mopac Expy. Plaza North Bldg. C Ste. 320 512-776-1000

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Sumit Bose Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

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Nancy G. Marquez Capital Surgeons Group 505 W. Louis Henna Blvd. Ste. 220 512-498-4860 Edward J. Bombach Cedar Park Breast Center 1401 Medical Pkwy. Bldg. B Ste. 419 Cedar Park 512-379-3850 Caroline Coombs-Skiles Texas Breast Specialists 901 W. 38th St. Ste. 300 512-421-4111 Moya Griffin Texas Breast Specialists 12221 Renfert Way Ste. 120 512-716-8644 Heather King Texas Breast Specialists 805 W. 37th St. 512-421-4111 Aimee Mackey Texas Breast Specialists 4101 James Casey St. Ste. 340 512-687-1300 Julie M. Sprunt Texas Breast Specialists 901 W. 38th St. Ste. 300 512-421-4111 Bridget O’Brien Texas Oncology 1401 Medical Pkwy. Bldg. C Ste. 200 Cedar Park 512-240-6599 Sherrie Thomas Texas Oncology 12221 Renfert Way Ste. 120 512-716-8644

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Sangeetha Kolluri Wildflower Breast Center 4613 Bee Caves Road Bldg. A Ste. 102 512-862-1881

Cardiac Electrophysiology Kristopher M. Heinzman Ascension Texas Cardiovascular 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 300 512-324-3440 Mauricio Hong Ascension Texas Cardiovascular 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 300 512-324-3440 Thomas K. Kurian Ascension Texas Cardiovascular 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 300 512-324-3440 Ajay Tripuraneni Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 200 Medical Pkwy.

Lakeway 512-654-1234 Robert Canby Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia 3000 N. I-35 Ste. 720 512-807-3150 G. Joseph Gallinghouse Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia 3000 N. I-35 Ste. 700 512-807-3150 David J. Kessler Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia 3000 N. I-35 Ste. 700 512-807-3150 Jason D. Zagrodzky Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia 3000 N. I-35 Ste. 700 512-807-3150

Vu D. Nguyen Ascension Texas Cardiovascular 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 300 512-324-3440 Paul J. Roach Ascension Texas Cardiovascular 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 300 512-324-3440 George P. Rodgers Ascension Texas Cardiovascular 11111 Research Blvd. Ste. 300 512-617-1916 Mary B. Cishek Ascension Texas Cardiovascular 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 300 512-324-3440 Kunjan A. Bhatt Austin Heart 3801 N. Lamar Blvd. Ste. 300 512-206-3600 Deborah L. Ekery Austin Heart 900 W. 38th St. Ste. 400 512-206-3600

Pavan Karnati Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 200 Medical Pkwy.

Lakeway 512-654-1234 Itamar Birnbaum Cardio Texas 1015 E. 32nd St. Ste. 508 512-807-3140 Edward Chafizadeh Cardio Texas 1015 E. 32nd St. Ste. 508 512-807-3140 Joseph Imsais Cardiovascular Specialists of Texas 12221 N. Mopac Expy.

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Faraz Kureshi Axis Cardiovascular 4871 Williams Drive Bldg. 1 Ste. 105 Georgetown 512-240-5025

Robert J. Wozniak Cardiovascular Specialists of Texas 2200 Park Bend Drive Bldg. 1 Ste. 401 512-334-8999

Leticia Castillo Kontak Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

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Vinh D. Nguyen Texas Heart & Vascular 4316 James Casey St. Bldg. A 512-623-5300

Cardiology Richard A. Stoebner ARC Cedar Park 801 E. Whitestone Blvd. Bldg. B Cedar Park 512-259-3467

Andrew Carl Kontak Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

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Tuan D. Nguyen Ascension Texas Cardiovascular 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 300 512-324-3440

Jonathan I. Sheinberg Baylor Scott & White Clinic 10815 Ranch Road 2222 512-654-4800

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Jacobo Vazquez Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

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Thomas R. McMinn Austin Heart 900 W. 38th St. Ste. 400 512-206-3600

Joe Chavez Baylor Scott & White Clinic 2600 E. Pflugerville Pkwy. Ste. 200 Pflugerville 512-654-6500

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Amy Butler Stancoven Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

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Cardiology: Heart Failure Clay A. Cauthen Ascension Seton Heart Specialty Care & Transplant 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 514 512-681-0500 Raymond E. Bietry Ascension Texas Cardiovascular 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 300 512-324-3440 Jerome Thomas Austin Heart 3801 N. Lamar Blvd. Ste. 300 512-206-3600

Cardiology: Interventional Norman E. Risinger Austin Heart 2559 Western Trails Blvd. Ste. 200 512-899-2028 Michael S. Grad Cardiovascular Specialists of Texas 2200 Park Bend Drive Bldg. 1 Ste. 401 512-334-8999 Nathan Boyer Texas Heart & Vascular 4316 James Casey St. Bldg. C 512-623-5300 John A. Dieck Texas Heart & Vascular 4316 James Casey St. Bldg. C 512-623-5300 Gerald V. Levy Texas Heart & Vascular 4316 James Casey St. Bldg. C 512-623-5300 Paul A. Tucker II Texas Heart & Vascular 4316 James Casey St. Bldg. A 512-623-5300

Cardiology:Invasive Interventional John M. Neill Texas Heart & Vascular 4316 James Casey St. Bldg. A 512-623-5300 Peter P. Monteleone Ascension Texas Cardiovascular 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 300 512-324-3440 Mark J. Pirwitz Ascension Texas Cardiovascular 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 300 512-324-3440 Angel Eduardo Caldera Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Vijay Ganesh Divakaran Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

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Sneha Vakamudi Ascension Texas Cardiovascular 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 300 512-324-3440

Cardiothoracic Surgery Karen Kim Institute for Cardiovascular Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 307 512-324-3028 Edmond Owen Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 W. Chance Conner Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons 1010 W. 40th St. 512-459-8753 Brendan P. Dewan Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons 1010 W. 40th St. 512-459-8753 Mark C. Felger Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons 1010 W. 40th St. 512-459-8753 Eric M. Hoenicke Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons 1010 W. 40th St. 512-459-8753 Faraz Kerendi Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons 1010 W. 40th St. 512-459-8753 Rachel L. Medbery Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons 1010 W. 40th St. 512-459-8753

George Arnaoutakis Institute for Cardiovascular Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 307 512-324-3028 William F. Kessler Institute for Cardiovascular Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 307 512-324-3028 Joshua Grimm Institute for Cardiovascular Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 307 512-324-3028 Charles D. Fraser Jr. Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 100 855-324-0091

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Nakia G. Scott Holistic Mental Health 4131 Spicewood Springs Road Ste. K-10 512-562-9117 Ryan Landis Brown UT Health Austin Pediatric Psychiatry at Dell Children’s 4900 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 2 512-324-0029 Karen Seroussi Vibrant Minds Psychiatry Clinic 1914 Justin Ln. 512-300-0428

Colon & Rectal Surgery S. Joga Ivatury Digestive Health 1601 Trinity St. 512-324-7815 Robert W. Cline Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists 4106 Medical Pkwy.

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April W. Fox Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists 4106 Medical Pkwy.

512-418-1979 Andrew H. Miller Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists 13915 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 100 512-220-7002 Thiru V. Lakshman Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists 13915 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 100 512-220-7002 Amar S. Shah Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists 4106 Medical Pkwy.

512-418-1979 Megan Turley Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists 13915 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 100 512-220-7002

Critical Care Medicine Shailaja J. Hayden Ascension Medical Group Seton Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 400 512-324-3340 Jordan S. Weingarten Ascension Medical Group Seton Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 400 512-324-3340 Harsh Babbar Cedar Park Pulmonology 1401 Medical Pkwy. Bldg. B Ste. 419 Cedar Park 512-379-3636 Dominic deKeratry Central Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates 1900 Scenic Drive Ste. 2220 Georgetown 512-819-0132

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Dermatology Amy R. Mason ARC Far West Medical Tower 6811 Austin Center Blvd. Ste. 300 512-346-8888

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David C. Fleeger Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists 4106 Medical Pkwy.

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Jay L. Viernes ARC Far West Medical Tower 6811 Austin Center Blvd. Ste. 300 512-346-8888 Shwol-Huo Kiang ARC Medical Plaza Specialty 1401 Medical Pkwy. Bldg. B Ste. 211 Cedar Park 512-260-1581

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Rafael Eduardo Gonzalez Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

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Morgan J. McCarty ARC Round Rock 940 Hesters Crossing Road Round Rock 512-244-9024 Elizabeth Havey Miller Ascension Medical Group Georgetown Dermatology 1101 Wolf Lakes Drive Ste. 225 Georgetown 512-324-9699 Ammar M. Ahmed Ascension Medical Group Seton Dermatology 313 E. 12th St. Ste. 103 512-324-9699 Lia E. Gracey Maniar Ascension Medical Group Seton Dermatology 313 E. 12th St. Ste. 101 512-324-9699 Anokhi Jambusaria-Pahlajani Ascension Medical Group Seton Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704b 512-324-7468 Kristina Collins Austin Skin Physicians 15601 SH 71 West Ste. 200 512-886-7546 Sarah Gee Austin Skin Physicians 15601 SH 71 West Ste. 200 512-886-7546 Rachel McAndrew Baylor Scott & White Clinic 10815 Ranch Road 2222 512-654-4800

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Halliday C. McDonald Central Texas Dermatology 102 Westlake Drive Ste. 103 512-327-7779

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Erica Ilena Stevens Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 5330 Overpass Road Ste. 100 Buda 737-999-6600

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Alicia Lynn Miller Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200

Alison Messer Central Texas Dermatology 102 Westlake Drive Ste. 103 512-327-7779 Emily L. Prosise Central Texas Dermatology 102 Westlake Drive Ste. 100 512-327-7779 Brett Keeling Clinical Pathology Associates 3445 Executive Center Drive Ste. 250 512-579-4000 Mary Ann Martinez Epiphany Dermatology 5656 Bee Caves Road Bldg. D Ste. 203 512-329-6090 Saya Obayan Nature of Skin Dermatology 9015 Mountain Ridge Drive Ste. 200 512-312-7552 Christopher Chu Pure Dermatology 8701 State Hwy. 71 Ste. 101 512-766-2610 Daniel A. Carrasco Sanova Dermatology 12319 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 100 512-837-3376 Mary Kendall Parker Snyder Dermatology 1510 W. 34th St. Ste. 100 737-257-5997 Renee Snyder Snyder Dermatology 1510 W. 34th St. Ste. 100 512-533-9900

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Stacia Miles The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 1250 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. Bldg. 3, 1st Fl West Lake Hills 512-334-2401 Roopal Bhatt U.S. Dermatology Partners 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd. Ste. D101 512-478-3376 Hans M. Sander U.S. Dermatology Partners 11410 Jollyville Road Bldg. 2 Ste. 2201 512-345-8688 Peggy Lee Ann Chern Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery 8825 Bee Caves Road 512-328-3376 Elizabeth Rebecca Geddes Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery 3637 Far West Blvd. Ste. E 512-610-1000 Miriam Hanson Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery 8825 Bee Caves Road 512-328-3376 Adam Mamelak Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery 4235 Williams Drive Georgetown 512-279-3376 Kellie Reed Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery 3637 Far West Blvd. Ste. E 512-610-1000 Lisa Rhodes Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery 8825 Bee Caves Road 512-328-3376

Dermatology Surgery Matthew Charles Fox Ascension Medical Group Austin Dermatologic Surgery 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704b 512-324-7468

S. Tyler Hollmig Ascension Medical Group Austin Dermatologic Surgery 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704b 512-324-7468 Susan E. Dozier Cutaneous Surgery Center of Austin 8240 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 355 512-527-9020 Michael S. Graves Southwest Dermatology & Vein 4419 Frontier Trail Ste. 110 512-444-7208 Dominic Ricci Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

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Diagnostic Radiology John M. Barkley ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Jody J. Hooten ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Elizabeth Moorehead ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Yvonne Queralt ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Ryan W. Vancura ARA Diagnostic Radiology 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Peter Donald Koplyay Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300 University Blvd.

Round Rock Felix Lee Lin Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300 University Blvd.

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Emergency Medicine Brandon Alban Browne Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region

Jody Henson Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region William Tobleman Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Linda G. Shaffer Dell Children’s Medical Group 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 200 512-628-1900

Emergency Radiology Bradley A. Brenner ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Endocrine Surgery Bridget M. Brady Modthyroid 901 West Ninth St. Ste. 110 512-887-3187 Teresa R. Kroeker Texas Thyroid & Parathyroid Center 12319 N. Mopac Expy. Bldg. C Ste. 260 512-491-0017

Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism Steven A. Taylor Ascension Medical Group Seton Endocrinology 313 E. 12th St. Ste. 102 512-324-9650 Tres Barrera Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

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We’re so grateful for our Top Doctors at Texas Children’s Hospital, Texas Children’s Pediatrics and Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women—and know you will be too.

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Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N Lake Creek Pkwy Austin, TX 78717 737-229-2000

Texas Children’s Hospital Pavilion for Women

Texas Children’s Pediatrics North Austin Campus

Texas Children’s Specialty Care

9817 N Lake Creek Pkwy Austin, TX 78717 737-289-7100

9835 N Lake Creek Pkwy #120 Austin, TX 78717 737-229-3400

8611 N Mopac Expy, Ste 300 Austin, TX 78759 737-220-8200

Thomas Blevins Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology 6500 N. Mopac Expy.

Bldg. 3 Ste. 200 512-458-8400 Tira Chaicha-Brom Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology 5000 Davis Lane Ste 200 512-458-8400 Valerie Espinosa Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology 6500 N. Mopac Expy.

Bldg. 3 Ste. 200 512-458-8400 Lindsay Harrison Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology 5000 Davis Lane Ste 200 512-458-8400 Jesslyn Jiaen Lu The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 12221 N. Mopac Expy. 3rd Fl 512-901-1111 Sherwin S. Yen The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 12221 N. Mopac Expy.

512-901-1111

Family Medicine Sarah J. Ferrero ARC Cedar Park 801 E. Whitestone Blvd. Bldg. C Cedar Park 512-259-3467 Christopher Chang ARC Far West 6835 Austin Center Blvd.

512-346-6611 Daniel J. Kelly ARC Round Rock 940 Hesters Crossing Road Round Rock 512-244-9024

Samuel DeLiberato Baylor Scott & White Clinic 5000 W. Slaughter Ln. Bldg. 6 Ste. 100 512-654-4000 Nina Desai Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 David H. Gogulski Baylor Scott & White Clinic 910 E. Whitestone Blvd.

Cedar Park 512-260-6100 Christopher A. Stewart Baylor Scott & White Clinic 910 E. Whitestone Blvd.

Cedar Park 512-260-6100 Colin Vokes Baylor Scott & White Clinic 10815 Ranch Road 2222 512-654-4800 Brynna Connor Brynna Connor MD 2906 Medical Arts St. 512-382-9500 Charles Ron Byrd C. Ron Byrd MD 2765 Bee Cave Road Ste. 201 512-328-2752 Emmanuel J. Lee Central Texas Preferred Health Partners 1305 W. 34th St. Ste. 204 737-285-3770 Adriana Guerra Inspire Family Health 711 W. 38th St. Ste. F3 512-910-3800 Tina Philip Oakwood Family Medicine 511 Oakwood Blvd. Ste. 202 Round Rock 512-388-0511

Sarah Buttrey People’s Community Clinic 1101 Camino La Costa 512-478-4939

Sanaa Arastu Austin Gastroenterology 7951 Shoal Creek Blvd.

Bldg. B Ste. 200 512-454-4588

Judy Lu Kim People’s Community Clinic 1101 Camino La Costa 512-478-4939

Eimile Dalton Austin Gastroenterology 5656 Bee Caves Road Bldg. J Ste J-202 West Lake Hills 512-539-1900

Feba Thomas People’s Community Clinic 1101 Camino La Costa 512-478-4939

Shiv Desai Austin Gastroenterology 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd. Ste. 118 512-244-2273

Matthew Brimberry Premier Family Physicians 5625 Eiger Road Ste. 200 512-892-7076

Anupama T. Duddempudi Austin Gastroenterology 7951 Shoal Creek Blvd. Bldg. B Ste. 200 512-454-4588

Lori Naglieri River Hills Family Medicine 7011 Ribelin Ranch Drive Ste. 200 512-345-7436 J. Adrian Dennington The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 5701 W. Slaughter Ln. Bldg. C 512-334-2500 Grace Honles The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 5701 W. Slaughter Ln. Bldg. C 512-334-2509 David G. Joseph The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 2400 Cedar Bend Drive 512-901-1111

Female Pelvic Medicine Reconstructive Surgery George Shashoua Austin Urogynecology 12319 N. Mopac Expy.

Bldg. C Ste. 200 512-973-8276 Tomas G. Antonini Central Texas Urogynecology and Continence Center 3407 Glenview Ave. Ste. A 512-716-0861

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Gastroenterology

D O C T O R S

Megan DeLiberato Baylor Scott & White Clinic 9521 Hwy 290 W. Ste. 105 512-654-4300

Petra Kelsey One Medical 1900 Aldrich St. Ste. 150 888-663-6331

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Andrea George Hill Country Endocrinology 13625 Ronald Reagan Blvd.

Bldg. 4 Ste. 300 Cedar Park 512-522-3009

Paul Andrew Berg Baylor Scott & White Clinic 1507 Rivery Blvd.

Georgetown 512-509-9550

A U S T I N ’ S

Neelkantha Amatya Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 16018 W. SH 71 Bee Cave 512.654-3900

Sushil Duddempudi Austin Gastroenterology 7200 Wyoming Springs Drive Ste. 1300 Round Rock 512-244-2273 Kenneth K. Ellis Austin Gastroenterology 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd. Ste. 118 512-244-2273 Daniel Emmett Austin Gastroenterology 4310 James Casey St. Ste. 4A 512-448-4588 Harish K. Gagneja Austin Gastroenterology 4310 James Casey St. Ste. 4A 512-448-4588 Benjamin D. Havemann Austin Gastroenterology 3944 Ranch Road 620 S. Bldg. 6 Ste. 202 Bee Cave 512-279-2000 Parastoo Jangouk Austin Gastroenterology 3201 S. Austin Ave. Ste. 350 Georgetown 512-244-2273 Pradeep Kumar Austin Gastroenterology 4310 James Casey St. Ste. 4A 512-448-4588

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2 0 2 5 D O C T O R S T O P A U S T I N ’ S

Craig H. Lubin Austin Gastroenterology 7951 Shoal Creek Blvd. Bldg. B Ste. 200 512-454-4588 Binh V. Pham Austin Gastroenterology 7951 Shoal Creek Blvd. Bldg. B Ste. 200 512-454-4588 F. Douglas Srygley IV Austin Gastroenterology 4310 James Casey St. Ste. 4A 512-448-4588 J. Andy Tau Austin Gastroenterology 7951 Shoal Creek Blvd. Bldg. B Ste. 200 512-454-4588 Harry J. Thomas Austin Gastroenterology 7951 Shoal Creek Blvd. Bldg. B Ste. 200 512-454-4588 John K. Tsai Austin Gastroenterology 3944 Ranch Road 620 S. Bldg. 6 Ste. 202 Bee Cave 512-279-2000 John J. Ziebert Austin Gastroenterology 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd. Ste. 118 512-244-2273 Judith Kwarteng Amaning Baylor Scott & White Clinic 2600 E. Pflugerville Pkwy. Ste. 200 Pflugerville 512-654-6500 Melvin Kin-Wan Lau Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Vu Nhu Nguyen Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Rajesh Rasik Shah Baylor Scott & White Clinic 5330 Overpass Road Ste.100 Buda 737-999-6600

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Dan Chaim Cohen Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 200 Medical Pkwy.

Lakeway 512-654-1234 Erik Rahimi Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 200 Medical Pkwy.

Lakeway 512-654-1234 Deepak Agrawal Digestive Health 1601 Trinity St. 512-324-7831 Lilah Mansour Texas Digestive Disease Consultants 11645 Angus Road Ste. 4A 512-341-0900

General Surgery Christopher W. Bailey ARC Medical Plaza Specialty 1401 Medical Pkwy. Bldg. B Stes. 200 211 & 220 Cedar Park 512-260-1581 Jayson Aydelotte Ascension Medical Group Seton Surgery 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704-F 512-324-7873 W. Drew Fielder Ascension Medical Group Seton Surgery 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704-F 512-324-7873 John A. Abikhaled Austin Surgeons 3901 Medical Pkwy.

512-467-7151 Robert E. Askew Jr. Austin Surgeons 3901 Medical Pkwy.

512-467-7151 Mark R. Lindsey Austin Surgeons 3901 Medical Pkwy.

512-467-7151 Brant E. Victor Austin Surgeons 3901 Medical Pkwy.

512-467-7151

C. Erik Anderson Baylor Scott & White Clinic 5330 Overpass Road Ste. 100 Buda 737-999-6600 Kristin Wilson Beard Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 John Featherston Eckford Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Travis Isbell Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Richard Frazee Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 200 Medical Pkwy.

Lakeway 512-654-1234 Ankur P. Bhakta Capital Surgeons Group 505 W. Louis Henna Blvd. Ste. 220 512-498-4860 Nicole A. Turgeon Dell Seton Medical Center Transplant 1500 Red River St. C3 400 512-324-7930 Francis Paul Buckley III Digestive Health 1601 Trinity St. 512-324-4373

Peter V. Ching Surgical Associates of Austin 4316 James Casey St. Bldg. E Ste. 202 512-447-4993 Alejandro Esquivel Surgical Associates of Austin 4316 James Casey St. Bldg. E Ste. 202 512-447-4993 Rodney Brian Ashworth Surgical Associates of Austin PA 6500 N. Mopac Expy. Bldg. 2 Ste 2205 512-472-1381 Robert M. Markus Jr. Surgical Associates of Austin PA 4316 James Casey St. Bldg. E Ste. 202 512-447-4993 William D. Mayer Surgical Associates of Austin PA 6500 N. Mopac Expy. Bldg. 2 Ste. 2205 512-472-1381 Samuel E. “Rhett” Long III UT Health Austin’s Surgical Oncology Clinic 1601 Trinity St. 833-882-2737

Geriatric Psychiatry Jaron L. Winston Senior Adults Specialty Healthcare PA 3215 Steck Ave. Ste. 200 512-476-3556

Gynecologic Oncology

Elisa Furay Digestive Health 1601 Trinity St. 512-324-4373

Marian Yvette Williams-Brown Ascension Seton Infusion Center 1601 Trinity St. Stop 804 512-324-7865

Shey Ditto ATX Robotic Surgery 11615 Angus Road Ste. 106 512-436-9986

Helen Dinkelspiel Eshed Texas Oncology 12221 Renfert Way Ste.300 512-873-8900

Vineet Choudhry Northstar Surgery Specialists 2217 Park Bend Drive Ste. 220 512-491-6542

Priyanka N. Kamath Texas Oncology 6204 Balcones Drive 512-427-9400

Carly A. Allred Surgical Associates of Austin 6500 N. Mopac Expy. Bldg. 2 Ste. 2205 512-472-1381

Lynne Knowles Texas Oncology 6204 Balcones Drive 512-427-9400

Welcome to Collaborative Healthcare with Emmanuel J. Lee, M.D. Concierge Primary Physician

(737) 285-3770 mannyleemd.com 1305 West 34th Street Suite 204 Austin, Texas 78705

PAIN MANAGEMENT

CAPITOL PAIN INSTITUTE Dr. Iden Cowan Dr. Iden Cowan is dual board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management. She is passionate about providing customized multimodal treatment plans that directly target her patients’ sources of pain, with a special interest in lumbar spinal stenosis, pelvic pain, and sacroiliac joint pain. Dr. Cowan enjoys working to improve her patients’ functional status and helping them achieve their goals. Dr. Cowan is excited to offer several minimally invasive procedures, including spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, Superion and Zipp for lumbar spinal stenosis, sacroiliac stabilization, as well as a variety of nerve blocks.

Dr. Cowan is a key opinion leader in the field of Interventional Pain Medicine and spends many of her weekends teaching her peers. Dr. Cowan is certified as a Vinyasa Yoga instructor, and in her free time enjoys hot power yoga, hiking, and volunteering at the Austin Humane Society.

8015 Shoal Creek Blvd. #103 Austin, TX 78757 512-467-7246 capitolpain.com

3613 Williams Dr. #802 Georgetown, TX 78628

PAIN MANAGEMENT

CAPITOL PAIN INSTITUTE Dr. Anjuli Desai Dr. Anjuli Desai is dual board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Medicine. She served as Chief Resident and Clinical Instructor at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia where she completed her training.

Committed to her specialty, Dr. Desai is presently a Clinical Site Director for PM&R Residents from the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Program and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University Health Science Center.

Dr. Desai’s areas of expertise include diagnostic EMG (electromyography) and NCS (nerve condwwwwuction studies) in the evaluation of numbness, pins and needles, or burning pain in the arms or legs. She also specializes in the treatment of spine pain, joint disorders, and occipital neuralgia, and offers a variety of outpatient pain management procedures.

Dr. Anjuli Desai is married to Dr. Rishin N. Desai, a local Periodontist. They live in Austin with their three children and dog Dolly. Dr. Desai has previously received Top Doctor recognition in 2021, 2023 and 2024.

8015 Shoal Creek Blvd. #103 Austin, TX 78757 512-467-7246 capitolpain.com

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Michael Teneriello Texas Oncology 6204 Balcones Drive 512-427-9400

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Paul V. Loar III Texas Oncology 12221 Renfert Way Ste. 300 512-873-8900

Gynecologic Surgery Devin M. Garza Texas Robotic Surgery for Women 12221 Renfert Way Ste. 220 512-681-5040

Gynecology Alinda R. Cox ARC South Ob/Gyn 4315 James Casey St. Ste. 105 & 200 512-383-9752 Michael T. Breen Ascension Medical Group Seton Women’s Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 600 512-324-8670 Karen Kish Ascension Medical Group Seton Women’s Health 6836 Bee Cave Road Ste. 150 512-324-6960 Laura Meritt Ascension Medical Group Seton Women’s Health 11111 Research Blvd. Ste. 400 512-324-6345 Shannon Abikhaled Ascension Medical Group Seton Womens Health 6836 Bee Cave Road Ste. 150 512-324-6960

Hand Surgery Lee M. Reichel ARC Medical Park Tower Orthopedics 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 102 512-454-4561 Gregg A. Vagner ARC Medical Park Tower Orthopedics 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 102 512-454-4561 Steven L. Henry Ascension Medical Group Seton Plastic and Hand Surgery 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704-D 512-324-8320 Benjamin Amis ATX Orthopedics 3901 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 301 512-960-4590 Ira Lown Austin Hand Group 3345 Bee Cave Road Ste. 101 512-327-4263 Brad Gillman Austin Sports Medicine & Orthopedics 900 W. 38th St. Ste. 300 512-450-1300 Andrew Alan Stoebner Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Christopher Casstevens Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 5251 W. US Hwy. 290 Ste. 200 512-654-3000

Jason R. Somogyi Texas Orthopedics 3755 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. Ste. 160 512-439-1000 Daniel T. Stewart Texas Orthopedics 4700 Seton Center Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-439-1000 David Ring UT Health Austin’s Musculoskeletal Institute 1601 Trinity St. 833-882-2737

Hematology Sandy Itwaru Anne Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0099 Rakesh Surapaneni Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0099 Naheed Velji Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0099 Ojas Vyas Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0099 Jane S. Chawla Texas Oncology 6204 Balcones Drive 512-427-9400 Hospice & Palliative

Brooke Gurkin Leath Baylor Scott & White Clinic 2608 Brockton Drive 512-654-4050

Taylor Jobe Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas 3707 S. Second St. Ste. 100 512-324-9170

Michelle Owens Central Health 1111 E. Cesar Chavez St. 512-978-8000

Lisa M. Jukes Modern Women’s Health 5656 Bee Caves Road Ste. B101 512-301-6767

Sanjay K. Sharma Plastic Surgery Austin 1601 Trinity St. Stop 704 512-324-8320

Sarah Stayer (Mills) Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas 1500 Red River St. 512-324-8399

Kimberly B. Loar Texas Oncology 12221 Renfert Way Ste. 300 512-873-8900

Brian T. Hardy Texas Orthopedics 911 W. 38th St. Ste. 300 512-439-1000

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Quan T. Dang Texas Oncology 12221 Renfert Way Ste. 120 512-873-8900

Hospital Medicine Praveen Koneru Baylor Scott & White Clinic Greater Austin Region Raycho Kurkchijski Baylor Scott & White Clinic Greater Austin Region Satish Potluri Baylor Scott & White Clinic Greater Austin Region Kristine Dematta Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Trina Evyan Dorrah Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Tapasdip M. Gajjar Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Michael Ladogana Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Mohammad Makkouk Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Mohammad Tariq Malik Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Tania Ramirez Fonseca Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Sameera Vohra Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Tauqeer Yousuf Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Dieter Martin Hospital Internists of Texas 7000 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 420 512-482-0045

Infectious Disease Jack D. Bissett Austin Infectious Disease Consultants 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 403 512-459-0301

Chandima Dehipitiya Baylor Scott & White Clinic 5251 W. US Hwy 290 Ste. 200 512-654-3000

David Prokai Aspire Fertility 911 W. 38th St. Ste. 402 512-479-7979

Nupur Jhawar Baylor Scott & White Clinic 4945 Williams Drive Georgetown 512-819-0500

Natalie Crawford Natalie Crawford MD 715 W. 34th St. 512-956-5006 Lisa Hansard Texas Fertility Center 6500 N. Mopac Expy. Bldg. 1 Ste. 1200 512-451-0149 Lisa C. Ellis Austin Infectious Disease Consultants 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 403 512-459-0301

Maryann Pham Tran Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200

James S. Evans Austin Infectious Disease Consultants 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 403 512-459-0301

Mary Theoktisto Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 200 Medical Pkwy.

Lakeway 512-654-1234

Brian Scott Metzger Austin Infectious Disease Consultants 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 403 512-459-0301

IRENE NEYMAN

Gayatri V. Nair Austin Infectious Disease Consultants 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 403 512-459-0301 Matthew Compton Robinson Austin Infectious Disease Consultants 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 403 512-459-0301

Kristin E. Mondy Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas 1500 Red River St. 512-324-7000 Elizabeth T. Douglass UT Health Austin’s Infectious Disease Clinic 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. A 833-882-2737 F. Parker Hudson III UT Health Austin’s Infectious Disease Clinic 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. A 833-882-2737

Kaylen Silverberg Texas Fertility Center 6500 N. Mopac Expy. Bldg. 1 Ste. 1200 512-451-0149 Thomas Vaughn Texas Fertility Center 6500 N. Mopac Expy. Bldg. 1 Ste. 1200 512-451-0149

Internal Medicine Anas Daghestani ARC Far West 6835 Austin Center Blvd.

512-346-6611 Sharon F. Liu ARC South First 3828 S. 1st St. 512-443-1311 Anita D’Mello Baylor Scott & White Clinic 4945 Williams Drive Georgetown 512-819-0500

David Murdy Baylor Scott & White Clinic 3108 Ranch Road 620 S. Lakeway 512-654-4200

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Shahryar K. Kavoussi Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine 300 Beardsley Ln. Bldg. B Ste. 200 512-444-1414

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Angela Kelley Aspire Fertility 911 W. 38th St. Ste. 402 512-479-7979

D O C T O R S

Sangeetha Dayalan Baylor Scott & White Clinic 4945 Williams Drive Georgetown 512-819-0500

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Infertility Surgery, Reproductive Endocrinology For Women

Sadia Rashid Baylor Scott & White Clinic 4945 Williams Drive Georgetown 512-819-0500 Shobha Dharam Reddy Baylor Scott & White Clinic 3108 Ranch Road 620 S. Lakeway 512-654-4200 Suneel K. Vallabhaneni Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Gladys Weng Baylor Scott & White Clinic 5251 W. US Hwy. 290 Ste. 200 512-654-3000 Anthony R. Aventa Capital Medical Clinic 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 400 512-454-5171 Anna Buteau Capital Medical Clinic 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 400 512-454-5171 Sarah R. Daniels Capital Medical Clinic 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 400 512-454-5171 Kenneth C. Kroll Capital Medical Clinic 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 400 512-454-5171

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UNDERSTANDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN

ENDOMETRIOSIS AND FERTILITY

By: Dr. Deborah Ikhena-Abel, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility Specialist at Aspire Fertility Austin

Endometriosis is a chronic and sometimes painful condition in which the tissue that lines the uterus, known as the endometrium, implants outside of the uterus. This tissue can grow on the fallopian tubes, ovaries, bowels, and other areas near and sometimes far from the reproductive organs, such as the lungs. This tissue buildup can cause pain, inflammation, scarring, and cysts.

Symptoms of Endometriosis Pelvic pain is the most common symptom of endometriosis. However, not everyone with endometriosis experiences pain, and the amount you feel may not be related to the severity of the endometriosis.

Other symptoms of endometriosis can include excessive menstrual bleeding, painful intercourse, painful bowel movements or urination, bloating, diarrhea, and fatigue.

Endometriosis and Infertility 30%-50% of women with endometriosis also experience infertility. To successfully get pregnant, an egg has to travel through the fallopian tube, get fertilized by the sperm, and implant into the uterine wall. Endometriosis can interfere with ovulation, block the fallopian tubes, and damage sperm and eggs.

Endometriosis can only be definitively diagnosed with a laparoscopy. A laparoscope is a thin tube your clinician will insert through an incision in the abdomen. It has a lens with a light at the end and can identify the locations https://www.aspirefertility.com/austin-texas

and size of the misplaced tissue. However, it is important to note that while laparoscopic excision of endometriosis is an option for management, if you are experiencing difficulty conceiving due to endometriosis, laparoscopy is not always necessary to treat infertility due to endometriosis.

Fertility Options for Endometriosis For some patients, pregnancy can be achieved once the endometriosis is surgically removed.

For others, they may be able to conceive without needing surgery. The most effective option for someone experiencing infertility from endometriosis is in vitro fertilization (IVF).

IVF can help if endometriosis is interfering with ovulation by extracting the eggs and fertilizing them with the sperm. It can also bypass the need for an egg to fertilize in the fallopian tube and travel through the tube to the uterus for implantation by directly transferring it into the uterus. Your fertility doctor will factor in your diagnosis of endometriosis when coming up with a protocol for your IVF cycle.

If you have symptoms of endometriosis and are having trouble getting pregnant, please visit https://www.aspirefertility. com/austin-texas or call us at 512-479-7979 to learn more about your family-building options.

Mollie McDonnold Austin Maternal-Fetal Medicine 12200 Renfert Way Ste. G-3 512-821-2540

Nephrology

Jonathan Klocek MD2 Austin II 6420 Bee Caves Road Ste. 250 737-701-5373 William Gregory Berkley Premier Family Physicians 5625 Eiger Road Ste. 200 512-892-7076 Gurneet Kohli Premier Family Physicians 5625 Eiger Road Ste. 200 512-892-7076 Adam J. Schneider Schneiderfain PLLC 4301 Bull Creek Road Ste. 170 737-787-4600 John Wang The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 12221 N. Mopac Expy.

512-901-1111 Brad Venghaus Thrive Medical Clinic 2217 Park Bend Drive Ste. 210 512-697-7090

Interventional Cardiology Manish Chauhan St David’s Heart and Vascular 3000 N. I-35 Ste. 700 737-931-1100

Maternal & Fetal Medicine Jeny Ghartey Ascension Medical Group Seton Women’s Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 315 512-324-7256 Amy Bednar Austin Maternal-Fetal Medicine 12200 Renfert Way Ste. G-3 512-821-2540

Sandra Rocio Herrera Austin Maternal-Fetal Medicine 12200 Renfert Way Ste. G-3 512-821-2540 Jasbir Singh Austin Maternal-Fetal Medicine 12200 Renfert Way Ste. G-3 512-821-2540

Molecular Radiology John R. Leahy ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 James Leake ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Stanislav I. Spiridonov ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 G. Hussain Thaver ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Simon Trubek ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Musculoskeletal Radiology Michael D. Aronoff ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Gregory Connor ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Michael Troy Harper ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Raymonda El Khoury Austin Kidney Associates 3000 N. IH 35 Ste. 635 512-451-5800 Peter B. Hines Austin Kidney Associates 1720 E. Whitestone Blvd. Ste. A Cedar Park 512-451-5800 Timothy R. Hines Austin Kidney Associates 408 W. 45th St. 512-451-5800 Ting-Chi Lu Austin Kidney Associates 321 West Ben White Blvd.

Ste. 205 512-451-5800 Paul Nader Austin Kidney Associates 3000 N. IH 35 Ste. 635 512-451-5800 Yasser Nasser Austin Kidney Associates 408 W. 45th St. 512-451-5800 Luciana Barretto McLean Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Nidhi Munshi Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Sonali Birewar The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 12221 N. Mopac Expy.

512-901-1111 Eileen Cook The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 12221 N. Mopac Expy.

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James C. Marroquin Central Texas Preferred Health Partners 1305 W. 34th St. Ste. 204 737-285-3770

Neuro-Ophthalmology Ami Shah Vira Texas Neuro Eye & Plastic Surgery 2200 Park Bend Drive Bldg. 1 Ste. 200 512-553-9545

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Jeff P. Wood ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Neurocritical Alan S. Nova Dell Children’s Medical Group 1500 Red River St. 512-324-3540

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Kimberly A. DeStefano Austin Maternal-Fetal Medicine 12200 Renfert Way Ste. G-3 512-821-2540

Neurointerventional Surgery

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Amanda K. LaViolette Capital Medical Clinic 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 400 512-454-5171

Kirk Conrad ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Neurological Surgery Ramsey R. Ashour Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurosurgery 1601 Trinity St. 512-324-8300 Vincent Y. Wang Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurosurgery 1601 Trinity St. 512-324-8300 Alexa Bodman Austin Brain & Spine 3000 N. I-35 Ste. 600 512-306-1323 Craig Kemper Austin Brain & Spine 3000 N. I-35 Ste. 600 512-306-1323 Hari Tumu Austin Brain & Spine 3000 N. I-35 Ste. 600 512-306-1323 Ram R. Vasudevan Austin Neurospine PLLC 5300 Bee Cave Road Bldg. 1 Ste. 220 512-640-0010 Daniel L. Peterson Austin Neurosurgeons 3003 Bee Cave Road Ste. 201 512-314-3888

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Judson Cook Central Texas Brain & Spine 2217 Park Bend Drive Ste. 400 512-730-0000

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Kristopher Michael Webb Neurotexas 5625 Eiger Road Ste. 150 512-654-4550

Dhruve Jeevan Central Texas Brain & Spine 2217 Park Bend Drive Ste. 400 512-730-0000 Carl Lauryssen Central Texas Brain & Spine 2217 Park Bend Drive Ste. 400 512-730-0000 Anant Patel Central Texas Brain & Spine 2217 Park Bend Drive Ste. 400 512-730-0000 Richard Stovall Central Texas Brain & Spine 2217 Park Bend Drive Ste. 400 512-730-0000 Mohammed Omar Iqbal Dell Children’s Medical Group 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 300 512-324-0907 Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara Dell Children’s Medical Group 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 300 512-324-0907 Mark G. Burnett Neurotexas PLLC 5625 Eiger Road Ste. 150 512-654-4550 Douglas J. Fox Neurotexas PLLC 5625 Eiger Road Ste. 150 512-654-4550 James S. Waldron Neurotexas PLLC 5625 Eiger Road Ste. 150 512-654-4550 Meena Vessell Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

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Neurology Patrick Nolan ARC Four Points 11714 Wilson Parke Ave. Ste. 150 737-247-7200 Kent T. Ellington Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurology 1201 W. 38th St. 512-324-3540 Manzure Mawla Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurology 1600 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 512-324-3540 Jefferson T. Miley Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurology 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704-F 512-324-8300 Matthew Maximillian Padrick Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurology 1600 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 512-324-3540 Sara G. Austin Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurosurgery 1600 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 512-324-3540 David Paydarfar UT Health Austin’s Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences 1601 Trinity St. Stop 804 512-324-3540 Yessar Hussain Austin Neuromuscular Center 4705 Spicewood Springs Road Ste. 100 512-920-0140 Jeffrey Jasper Tramonte Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Reddiah Mummaneni Cedar Park Neurology & Sleep Medicine 1401 Medical Pkwy. Bldg. B Ste 412 Cedar Park 512-528-7202

Adam D. Horvit Central Texas Neurology Consultants PA 16040 Park Valley Drive Bldg. B Ste. 100 Round Rock 512-218-1222 Iris Wingrove Optimize Neurology 6611 River Place Blvd. Ste. 205 512-593-2131 Scott Boruchow ARC Four Points 11714 Wilson Parke Ave. Ste. 150 737-247-7200 Patience Reading The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 12221 N. Mopac Expy.

512-901-1111 Greg Thaera The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 12221 N. Mopac Expy.

512-901-1111 Moe Aung UT Health Austin’s Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute 1601 Trinity St. 833-882-2737 Ethan Meltzer UT Health Austin’s Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Clinic 1601 Trinity St. 833-882-2737 Stephanie Vertrees Vertrees Headache Center 8200 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 270 512-655-3737

Neuroradiology Nabeel Farhataziz ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Sam M. Hassibi ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Bhairav N. Patel ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Russell D. Putnam ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Rajeev Shah ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Obstetrics & Gynecology Sapna R. Bhagat ARC Center Street 22420 IH-35 Ste 203 Kyle 737-404-0347 Jayme B. Evans ARC Medical Plaza Specialty 1401 Medical Pkwy. Bldg. B Stes. 200 211 & 220 Cedar Park 512-260-1581 Romy Ghosh ARC North Austin Ob/Gyn 12201 Renfert Way Ste. 250 512-994-2662 Sindura Bandi ARC North Austin Ob/Gyn 12201 Renfert Way Ste. 250 512-994-2662 Andrea L. Campaigne ARC North Austin Ob/Gyn 12201 Renfert Way Ste. 250 512-994-2662 Caroline A. Kaufman ARC North Austin Ob/Gyn 12201 Renfert Way Ste. 250 512-994-2662 Leah D. Tatum ARC North Austin Ob/Gyn 12201 Renfert Way Ste. 250 512-994-2662 Renu Chalasani ARC Seton Northwest 11111 Research Blvd. Ste. 475 512-338-8181 Crystal S. Berry-Roberts ARC South Ob/Gyn 4315 James Casey St. Ste. 105 & 200 512-383-9752

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Megan McCoin Ascension Medical Group Seton Lamar Women’s Health MID 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 100 512-324-3410 Kimberly Carter Ascension Medical Group Seton Women’s Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 600 512-324-8670 Bailey Escarzaga Ascension Medical Group Seton Women’s Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 512-324-3405 Vida Esfandiari Ascension Medical Group Seton Women’s Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 512-324-3405 Natasya Ikbal Ascension Medical Group Seton Women’s Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 512-324-3405 Jennifer Summers Ascension Medical Group Seton Women’s Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 512-324-3405 Christopher Seeker Austin Area OBGYN & Fertility 12200 Renfert Way Ste. 100 512-652-7001 Christie Mileur Austin ObGyn Associates 2911 Medical Arts Sq. Bldg. 3 512-391-0175 Joseph Isaac Fernandez Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Alyson Vokes Baylor Scott & White Clinic 200 Medical Pkwy.

Lakeway 512-654-1234 Matthew T. Romberg Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 200 Medical Pkwy.

Lakeway 512-654-1234

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John Thoppil River Place OB/GYN 6611 River Place Blvd. Ste. 202 512-473-8300 Melanie Belt Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women - Obstetrics & Gynecology North Austin 9817 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-289-7100

Michelle T. Ashworth Texas Oncology 2410 Round Rock Ave. Ste. 150 Round Rock 512-341-8724 Punit Chadha Texas Oncology 4101 James Casey St. Ste. 100 512-447-2202

Athira Unnikrishnan Texas Oncology 901 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 512-421-4100 James Uyeki Texas Oncology 4101 James Casey St. Ste. 100 512-447-2202

Mika Cline Texas Oncology 901 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 512-421-4100

Hareesha Vemuganti Texas Oncology 301 Seton Pkwy. Ste. 104 Round Rock 512-687-2300

Allison E. Gorrebeeck Texas Oncology 12221 Renfert Way Ste. 300 512-873-8900

Jennifer Wright Texas Oncology 4101 James Casey St. Ste. 100 512-447-2202

Katie Boswell Women’s Health Domain 12345 North Lamar Blvd. Ste. 260 512-425-3825

Beth Hellerstedt Texas Oncology 2410 Round Rock Ave. Ste. 150 Round Rock 512-341-8724

Jeff Yorio Texas Oncology 6204 Balcones Drive 512-427-9400

Allison Anderson Austin Area OBGYN & Fertility 12200 Renfert Way Ste. 100 512-652-7001

Kathryn E. Hudson Texas Oncology 6204 Balcones Drive 512-427-9400

Oculo Plastics

Michael Kasper Texas Oncology 6204 Balcones Drive 512-427-9400

Wendy Cutler The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 12221 N. Mopac Expy.

512-901-1111 Diana Y. Wang Violet Crown OBGYN 12201 Renfert Way Ste. 305 512-580-4766

Sean Paul Austin Face & Body 7004 Bee Caves Road Bldg. 2 Ste. 100 West Lake Hills 512-642-5050

Oncology Meaghan Dubin Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0099 Christal E. Murray Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0099 Brian J. Shimkus Lone Star Oncology 608 Radam Ln. 512-358-9428

Mathew Meeneghan Texas Oncology 4101 James Casey St. Ste. 100 512-447-2202 Balijepalli Netaji Texas Oncology 12221 Renfert Way Ste. 120 512-873-8900 Krishna Patel Texas Oncology 1500 Rivery Blvd. Ste. 2215 Georgetown 512-688-5579 Debra Patt Texas Oncology 6204 Balcones Drive 512-427-9400 Ashleigh Porter Texas Oncology 1401 Medical Pkwy. Bldg. C Ste. 200 Cedar Park 512-260-6050

Ophthalmology Fuad Makkouk Austin Eye Center 9707 Anderson Mill Road Ste. 230 512-693-9363 John Odette Austin Eye Clinic 11901 Jollyville Road 512-250-2020 C. Armitage Harper III Austin Retina Associates 801 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 800-252-8259 Elizabeth Roberts Vreeland Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Ravi H. Patel Eye Associates of Central Texas 2120 Round Rock Ave. Ste. 100 Round Rock 512-244-1991 Marie Somogyi Eyelid and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates PLLC 12201 Renfert Way Ste. 100 512-501-1010 Farhan Irshad The Eye Clinic Of Austin 3410 Far W. Blvd. Ste. 140 512-427-1100

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Call 737-260-6925

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Marie Bui TRUVISION Eye Center 16040 Park Valley Drive Ste. 222 Round Rock 512-887-3859

Ronald P. Williams Ascension Medical Group Seton Orthopedic Oncology 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 9 512-324-7811

Ryan Pate Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200

Gene Kim UT Health Austin’s Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. A 833-882-2737

Joshua Fox Ascension Medical Group Seton Orthopedics 3707 S. Second St. 100 512-324-9170

Nathan Mcgill Drummond Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 200 Medical Pkwy.

Lakeway 512-654-1234

Eileen Bowden UT Health Austin’s Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. A 833-882-2737

David C. Savage Ascension Medical Group Seton Orthopedics 3707 S. 2nd Ste. 100 512-324-9170

Eric Crowell UT Health Austin’s Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. A 833-882-2737

Tyler D. Goldberg Austin Orthopedic Institute 11675 Jollyville Road Ste. 207 512-856-1000

Jane C. Edmond UT Health Austin’s Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute 4910 Mueller Blvd.

512-628-1855 Zarmeena Vendal Westlake Eye Specialists 5656 Bee Caves Road Ste. F200 512-472-4011

Orthopedic Spine Surgery Mark Santman Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200

Orthopedic Surgery Michael A. Andreo ARC Medical Park Tower Orthopedics 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 102 512-454-4561 Matthew D. Driscoll ARC Medical Park Tower Orthopedics 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 102 512-454-4561 David H. Michel ARC Medical Park Tower Orthopedics 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 102 512-454-4561

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Joel H. Hurt Austin Orthopedic Institute 11675 Jollyville Road Ste. 207 512-856-1000

Donavan Kip Murphy Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 200 Medical Pkwy.

Lakeway 512-654-1234 Jeffrey Padalecki ARC Medical Park Tower 1301 W. 35th St. Ste. 102 512-454-4561

Earl Kilbride Austin Orthopedic Institute 11675 Jollyville Road Ste. 207 512-856-1000

Grayson Moore Legacy Bone & Joint Orthopedics + Sports Medicine 3944 Ranch Road 620 S. Bldg. 6 Ste. 203 Bee Cave 512-894-2294

Brett Robin Austin Orthopedic Institute 11675 Jollyville Road Ste. 207 512-856-1000

L. Edward Seade Orthopeadic Specialists of Austin 4611 Guadalupe St. Ste. 200 512-583-4212

Douglas Elenz Austin Sports Medicine & Orthopedics 900 W. 38th St. Ste. 300 512-450-1300

Jacob Manuel St David’s Center For Hip and Knee Replacement 3000 N. I-35 Frontage Road Ste. 500 737-202-2500

Mark J. Billante Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 J. Albert Diaz Baylor Scott & White Clinic 5330 Overpass Road Ste. 100 Buda 737-999-6600 Adam O’Brien Baylor Scott & White Clinic 2600 E. Pflugerville Pkwy.

Ste. 200 Pflugerville 512-654-6500

Joey Romero St David’s Center For Hip and Knee Replacement 3000 N. I-35 Frontage Road Ste. 500 737-202-2500 Austin D. Hill Texas Orthopedics 4700 Seton Center Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-439-1000 David C. Laverty Texas Orthopedics 4700 Seton Center Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-439-1000 John E. McDonald Texas Orthopedics 4700 Seton Center Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-439-1000

Vilas Saldanha Texas Orthopedics 4700 Seton Center Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-439-1000 Blake Schultz Texas Orthopedics 911 W. 38th St. Ste. 300 512-439-1000 Ryan Taylor Texas Orthopedics 4700 Campus Village Drive Ste. 100 Round Rock 512-439-1000 Ryan M. Tibbetts Texas Orthopedics 3755 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. Ste. 160 512-439-1000 Greg Westmoreland Texas Orthopedics 3755 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. Ste. 160 512-439-1000 Todd Walker Texas Orthopedics 4700 Seton Center Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-485-0548 Kevin J. Bozic UT Health Austin’s Musculoskeletal Institute 1601 Trinity St. 9th Fl. 833-882-2737 Anthony Johnson UT Health Austin’s Musculoskeletal Institute 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. A 833-882-2737 Karl Marc Koenig UT Health Austin’s Musculoskeletal Institute 1601 Trinity St. 833-882-2737

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Matthew M. Meigs ARC Far West Medical Tower 6811 Austin Center Blvd. Ste. 300 512-346-8888 Achal R. Dhruva ARC Medical Plaza Specialty 1401 Medical Pkwy. Bldg. B Stes. 200 211 & 220 Cedar Park 512-260-1581

Ryan Boerner Austin ENT Clinic 4515 Seton Center Pkwy. Ste. 100 512-346-5562 Mark O. Dammert Austin ENT Clinic 5625 Eiger Road Ste. 160 512-600-8090 Ashley Dao Austin ENT Clinic 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 320 512-454-0392 James Eskew Austin ENT Clinic 6503 Menchaca Road 512-444-7944 Chad Wayne Whited Austin ENT Clinic 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 320 512-452-0392 Michael Yium Austin ENT Clinic 6503 Menchaca Road 512-444-7944 Rachel Elizabeth Arffa Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Raymond J. Brown Capital ENT & Sinus Center 12309 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 100 512-596-1704 Latif M. Dharamsi Capital ENT & Sinus Center 12309 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 100 512-596-1704 Russell Briggs ENT & Allergy Center of Austin 2765 Bee Caves Road Ste. 205 512-328-7722

Lindsay E. Young ENT Specialists of Austin 720 W. 34th St. Ste. 110 512-346-7600

Anjuli Desai Capitol Pain Institute 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd. Ste. 103 512-467-7246

Clement Yeh Republic Spine & Pain 13617 Caldwell Drive Ste. 100 512-219-8787

Esther Cheung-Phillips River ENT 6611 River Place Blvd. Ste. 301 512-677-6368

Robert S. Marks Diagnostic Pain Center 12176 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. D 512-981-7246

Pain Management

Devin Peck Georgetown & Austin Interventional Pain 12309 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 125 512-400-4195

Muhammad Ali Khan Texas Pain and Spine Physicians 7215 Wyoming Springs Drive Ste. 300a Round Rock 512-388-1190

Clayton Adams Advanced Pain Care 2000 S. Mays St. Ste. 201 Round Rock 512-244-4272 Allen Dennis Advanced Pain Care 2000 S. Mays St. Ste. 201 Round Rock 512-244-4272 Jeffrey N. Higginbotham Advanced Pain Care 2000 S. Mays St. Ste. 201 Round Rock 512-244-4272 Paul H. Le Advanced Pain Care 2000 S. Mays St. Ste. 201 Round Rock 512-244-4272 Josemaria Paterno Advanced Pain Care 2000 S. Mays St. Ste. 201 Round Rock 512-244-4272 Brad Wisler Advanced Pain Care 351 Cypress Creek Road Ste. 201 Cedar Park 512-244-4272 Hasan Chowdhury Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Amber Doherty Whittenburg Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200

Adnan Khan Georgetown & Austin Interventional Pain 1900 Scenic Drive Ste. 1108 Georgetown 512-400-4195 Timothy Bednar Greater Austin Pain Center 5920 W. William Cannon Drive Bldg. 6 Ste. 150 512-955-5289 Alexander Hynes Greater Austin Pain Center 5920 W. William Cannon Drive Bldg. 6 Ste. 150 512-955-5289 Kristin Jarzombek Greater Austin Pain Center 5920 W. William Cannon Drive Bldg. 6 Ste. 150 512-955-5289 Alan Silberberg Greater Austin Pain Center 5920 W. William Cannon Drive Bldg. 6 Ste. 150 512-955-5289 Martin V. Thai Martin V. Thai, MD 12309 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 125 512-206-8000 Christopher Vije Pain Partners Of Texas 14425 Falcon Head Blvd. Unit F-103 512-534-5039 Genaro J. Gutierrez Pain Specialists of America 4316 James Casey St. Bldg. B Ste. 200 512-498-1029

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Mahan Ostadian Republic Spine & Pain 13617 Caldwell Drive Ste. 100 512-219-8787

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Iden Cowan Capitol Pain Institute 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd. Ste. 103 512-467-7246

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Jeffrey S. Zapalac Austin ENT Associates 7200 Wyoming Springs Drive Ste. 1400 Round Rock 512-458-6391

Karen Stierman ENT & Allergy Center of Austin 2765 Bee Caves Road Ste. 205 512-328-7722

Asad Nawaz Williamson Pain Institute 1603 Medical Pkwy. Bldg. 3 Ste. 330 Cedar Park 512-244-4383

Pathology Constance O’Bryan Cleaves Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region Jacqueline J. Haas Clinical Pathology Associates 3445 Executive Center Drive Ste. 250 512-579-4000 Timothy F. Kolda Clinical Pathology Associates 3445 Executive Center Drive Ste. 250 512-579-4000 Megan Kressin Clinical Pathology Associates 3445 Executive Center Drive Ste. 250 512-579-4000 Margaret B. Listrom Clinical Pathology Associates 3445 Executive Center Drive Ste. 250 512-579-4000 Craig J. Peterson Clinical Pathology Associates 3445 Executive Center Drive Ste. 250 512-579-4000

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Grace P. Tamesis Texas Children’s Specialty Care Austin 8611 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 300 737-220-8200

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Jeremy Scott Sebastian ARC South 1st Specialty and Pediatrics 3816 S. 1st St. 512-443-1311

FIGHT CANCER With Award-Winning Physicians.

Michelle T. Ashworth, M.D. • Punit Chadha, M.D. • Jane S. Chawla, M.D. • Mika Cline, M.D. • Karen Cohen, M.D. Caroline Coombs-Skiles, M.D., FACS • Quan T. Dang, M.D. • Helen Dinkelspiel Eshed, M.D. • Rob Alan Fuller, M.D., FACS Allison E. Gorrebeeck, M.D. • Moya Griffin, M.D., FACS • Beth Hellerstedt, M.D. • Michael Herman, M.D. • Kathryn E. Hudson, M.D. Priyanka Kamath, M.D., M.S. • Michael Kasper, M.D. • Kyle T. Keyes, M.D. • Heather King, M.D., FACS • Lynne Knowles, M.D., FACOG Thiru V. Lakshman, M.D, FACS, FASCRS • Kimberly B. Loar, M.D., FACOG • Paul V. Loar III, M.D., FACOG • Aimee Mackey, M.D., FACS Shaun P. McKenzie, M.D., FACS • Mathew Meeneghan, M.D. • Balijepalli Netaji, M.D. • Bridget O’Brien, D.O., FACS CDR Christopher R. Oxner, M.D., FACS, USN • Krishna Patel, M.D. • Debra Patt, M.D., Ph.D., MBA • Ashleigh Porter, M.D. Amar S. Shah, M.D., MBA, FACS • Courtney Sheinbein, M.D. • Julie M. Sprunt, M.D., FACS • Michael Teneriello, M.D., FACOG Sherrie Thomas, M.D., FACS • Ryan Tierney, M.D. • Lawrence Tsai, M.D. • Athira Unnikrishnan, M.D. • James Uyeki, M.D. Hareesha Vemuganti, M.D. • Rebecca L. Wiatrek, M.D., FACS • Jennifer Wright, M.D. • Catherine Wu, M.D. • Jeff Yorio, M.D.

When you’re treated at Texas Oncology, you can be sure you’re getting leading edge cancer care. In fact, “Austin Monthly” magazine recently recognized our expertise by presenting 45 of our physicians with the “Top Doctors” award. These physicians are part of our knowledge base of cancer specialists. That means at every Texas Oncology location you have access to a team of award-winning experts. For more information on Texas Oncology or to find a location near you, please call 1-888-864-4226 or visit us at TexasOncology.com/Austin.

AUSTIN EYE CENTER

Fuad Makkouk, MD Dr. Makkouk’s journey in ophthalmology began in Austin, where he graduated with high honors in biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, where he served as chief resident of ophthalmology.

After an internship at Yale New Haven Hospital, Dr. Makkouk returned to Yale University for a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship and clinical instructor role. He has received numerous leadership and citizenship awards, been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, and has presented at national conferences. He also currently serves as a principal investigator on more than thirty clinical research studies. His expertise spans a variety of ophthalmic conditions, including macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and diabetic retinopathy.

Dr. Makkouk currently practices at Austin Eye Center, where he delivers advanced, patient-focused ophthalmic care in a boutique setting.

512-693-9363 austineyecenter.com 9707 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 230 Austin, TX 78750

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Jackee D. Kayser Dell Children’s Medical Group 701 South Capital Of Texas Hwy. Ste. Q900 512-628-1870

Eileen Stewart Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Associates 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 102 512-777-2917

Pooja Varshney Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Ste. 200B 512-628-1870

Karen Wright Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Associates 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 102 512-777-2917

Pediatric Anesthesiology

K. Anitha Jayakumar Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3500

Lytorre Vidaurri Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-2000 Scott M. Brandt US Anesthesia Partners of Texas PA 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 570 512-454-2554 William Corbett US Anesthesia Partners of Texas PA 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 570 512-454-2554 Edward D. Furst US Anesthesia Partners of Texas PA 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 570 512-454-2554 Genevieve P. Mounce US Anesthesia Partners of Texas PA 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 570 512-454-2554

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Michael J. Auth Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease 4910 Mueller Blvd.

512-324-0000

Pediatric Dermatology Ronald George Tee Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Lucia Z. Diaz Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Ste. 200 512-628-1920

Pediatric Cardiology

Moise L. Levy Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Ste. 200 A 512-628-1920

D. Byron Holt Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Associates 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 102 512-777-2917

Jennifer Shuley Ruth Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Ste. 200a 512-628-1920

Hanoch Patt Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Associates 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 102 512-777-2917

Pediatric Developmental Behavioral

Kenneth Shaffer Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Associates 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 102 512-777-2917

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Nhung Thi-Vien Tran Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Ste. 200 512-324-0098

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Mark D. Tabarrok Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-2100

Pediatric Endocrinology Rajani Prabhakaran Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 200 512-628-1830 Shona K. Rabon Dell Children’s Medical Group 6811 Austin Center Blvd. Ste. 400 512-628-1830 Amy Rydin Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 200c 512-628-1830 Stephanie L. Tacquard Dell Children’s Medical Group 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-324-2720

Pediatric Gastroenterology D. Dyer Heintz Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Unit 401 512-628-1810 Marisa R. Izaguirre Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Unit 401 512-628-1810 Chantal J. Lucia Casadonte Dell Children’s Medical Group 701 South Capital of Texas Hwy. Ste. Q900 512-628-1810 Anees A. Siddiqui Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Unit 401 512-628-1810 Robert J. Zwiener Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 200 512-628-1810 Catherine L. Brigman Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3504

Bryan S. Vartabedian Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3504

Pediatric Genetics Jaya K. George-Abraham Dell Children’s Medical Group 6811 Austin Center Blvd. Ste. 400 512-628-1840 James B. Gibson Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Ste. 200 512-628-1840

Pediatric Hematology Oncology Shannon M. Cohn Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 200 512-628-1900 Raven Cooksey Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 200 512-628-1900 Donald T. Wells Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 200 512-628-1900 Alicia Chang Dell Children’s Medical Group 9010 North Lake Creek Pkwy.

Ste. 301 512-628-1900 Virginia L. Harrod Dell Children’s Medical Group 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 200 512-628-1900 Philip Neff Dell Children’s Medical Group 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 200 512-628-1900 Ginna Priola Dell Children’s Medical Group 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 200 512-628-1900

Congratulations to our

2025 Austin Monthly Top Doctors

Allergy, Asthma and Immunology John Villacis, MD Dermatology Stacia Miles, MD Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Jesslyn Lu, MD Sherwin Yen, MD Family Medicine J. Adrian Dennington, DO Grace Honles, MD David Joseph, MD

Internal Medicine John Wang, MD Nephrology Sonali Birewar, MD Eileen Cook, MD Neurology Patience Reading, MD Greg Thaera, MD

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Erik Diebolt, DO Podiatry Derek Ley, DPM Urology Nikki Le, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology Wendy Cutler, MD

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RADIATION ONCOLOGY CENTRAL TEXAS CANCER CENTERS Douglas J. Rivera, MD Douglas J. Rivera, MD, a board-certified cancer specialist and radiation oncologist, has been recognized as one of Austin Monthly’s Top Doctors in 2020, 2023, and 2024.

Alongside his partner, Stephen Brown, MD, FACR, with nearly 30 years of experience, they provide world-class, patient-focused care at Central Texas Cancer Centers, proudly rated 4.9 stars on Google.

Proudly staffing the only CyberKnife in Central Texas, these radiation oncologists collaborate with other specialists to share expertise and design the best treatment plans, bringing emerging technologies and treatment options directly to patients in Georgetown, Austin, and the surrounding Central Texas areas.

512-531-5200 centraltexascancercenters.com 2000 Scenic Dr, Ste. G002 Georgetown, Texas 78626 1400 North I-35, Austin, Texas 78701

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Pediatric Hospital Medicine Melissa Cossey Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease 4910 Mueller Blvd.

855-324-0091 Lynn Thoreson Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease 4910 Mueller Blvd.

855-324-0091 Shimona B. Thakrar Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-2000

Pediatric Infectious Disease Marisol Fernandez Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 200 512-628-1820 Sarmistha B. Hauger Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 200 512-628-1820 Donald K. Murphey Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 200 512-628-1820

Pediatric Nephrology David H. Simon Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Ste. 200b 512-628-1860 Kartik Pillutla Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3505 Lindsay Elton Child Neurology Consultants of Austin 7940 Shoal Creek Blvd. Ste. 100 512-494-4000 Karen Keough Child Neurology Consultants of Austin 7940 Shoal Creek Blvd. Ste. 100 512-494-4000

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Kristen Arredondo Dell Children’s Medical Group 9010 North Lake Creek Pkwy.

Ste. 300 512-628-1855 Louisa Keith Dell Children’s Medical Group 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 300 512-628-1855 Sara Pavitt Dell Children’s Medical Group 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 300 512-628-1855 Ewell Steve Roach Dell Children’s Medical Group 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 300 512-628-1855 Vetta Vedanarayanan Dell Children’s Medical Group 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 300 512-628-1855 Alfred Balasa Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3501 Dave Clarke UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children’s 4910 Mueller Blvd.

512-628-1855 Daniel Freedman UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children’s 4910 Mueller Blvd.

512-628-1855

Pediatric Ophthalmology Megyn L. Busse Austin Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus PA 4700 Seton Center Pkwy. Ste. 150 512-345-3595 Amber S. Fenton Dell Children’s Medical Group 11111 Research Blvd. Ste. 220 512-324-6755 Megan Geloneck Dell Children’s Medical Group 11111 Research Blvd. Ste. 220 512-324-6755

Lan T. Hoang Dell Children’s Medical Group 11111 Research Blvd. Ste. 220 512-324-6755 Kathyrn Maier Dell Children’s Medical Group 6811 Austin Center Blvd. Ste. 410 512-324-6755 Radha Ram Texas Children’s Specialty Care Austin 8611 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 300 737-220-8200

Pediatric Orthopedics Matthew Ellington Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 300 512-478-8116 Hilton Gottschalk Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 300 512-478-8116 John Heydemann Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 300 512-478-8116 Brian Kaufman Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 300 512-478-8116 Kirsten Ross Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 300 512-478-8116 Catherine Sargent Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 300 512-478-8116 Antony Kallur Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3514 Basel Touban Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3514

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Joel William Jones Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3516 James Attra Dell Children’s Medical Group 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-324-2720 Stacey L. Clark Dell Children’s Medical Group 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-324-2720 Sharon Gnagi Dell Children’s Medical Group 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-324-2720 Corrie E. Roehm Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Ste. 307 512-324-2720 Suzanne Smart Dell Children’s Medical Group 3705 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-324-2720

Pediatric Palliative Care Patrick Marsh Jones Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Ste. 200b 512-324-0197 Dianna Yip Dell Children’s Medical Group 4900 Mueller Blvd.

512-324-0197

Pediatric Pathology Amy Marie Coffey Clinical Pathology Associates 3445 Executive Center Drive Ste. 250 512-579-4000 Chandra Krishnan Clinical Pathology Associates 3445 Executive Center Drive Ste. 250 512-579-4000

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Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Glendaliz Bosques Dell Children’s Medical Group 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 300 512-628-1893 Faheem Mahomed Dell Children’s Medical Group 4910 Mueller Blvd. Ste. 300 512-628-1893 Maureen Nelson Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-8200

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Patrick D. Combs Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Ste. 301 512-324-0918 Patrick Kelley Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Ste. 301 512-324-8320 Edward P. Buchanan Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3517 Brinkley K. Moore (nee Sandvall) Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3517

Pediatric Pulmonology Lisa M. Barber Dell Children’s Medical Group 6811 Austin Center Blvd. Ste. 400 512-380-9200 Ferdinand Coste Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Ste. 200b 512-380-9200 Jason J. Fullmer Dell Children’s Medical Group 6811 Austin Center Blvd. Ste. 400 512-380-9200

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June-Ku Kang Dell Children’s Medical Group 6811 Austin Center Blvd.

Ste. 400 512-380-9200 Jordan V. Scalo Dell Children’s Medical Group 6811 Austin Center Blvd.

Ste. 400 512-380-9200 Joseph Emile Tayar Dell Children’s Medical Group 6811 Austin Center Blvd.

Ste. 400 512-380-9200 Kavita Patel Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3506

Pediatric Radiology Saurabh Guleria ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Shaheen M. Hussaini ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Gael J. Lonergan ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Eugene Tong ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Christopher J. Yen ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Shellie Josephs Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-2005 Mesha Martinez Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-2005

Pediatric Rheumatology Vy Do Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Unit 401 512-628-1880 Janet Ellen Orrock Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Unit 401 512-628-1880 Rosemary Peterson Dell Children’s Medical Group 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Unit 401 512-628-1880 Ruy Carrasco Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants 7940 Shoal Creek Blvd. Ste. 100 512-494-4000 MaiLan Nguyen Texas Children’s Specialty Care Austin 8611 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 300 737-220-8200 Katie Stewart Texas Children’s Specialty Care Austin 8611 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 300 737-220-8200

Ankur R. Rana Austin Pediatric Surgery 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 400 512-708-1234 Julie I. Sanchez Austin Pediatric Surgery 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 400 512-708-1234 Matias Bruzoni Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3511 Alpin D. Malkan Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3511 Jacob T. Stephenson Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3511

Pediatric Urology Jose C. Cortez Children’s Urology 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 302 512-472-6134

Pediatric Surgery

Leslie T. McQuiston Children’s Urology 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 302 512-472-6134

Nilda M. Garcia Austin Pediatric Surgery 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 400 512-708-1234

Vani S. Menon Children’s Urology 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 302 512-472-6134

Erich J. Grethel Austin Pediatric Surgery 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 400 512-708-1234

Kelly J. Nast Children’s Urology 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 302 512-472-6134

Jeffrey R. Horwitz Austin Pediatric Surgery 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 400 512-708-1234

George M. Seremetis Children’s Urology 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 302 512-472-6134

Tory A. Meyer Austin Pediatric Surgery 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 400 512-708-1234

Mary “Katie” Wang Children’s Urology 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 302 512-472-6134

Jessica Ann Naiditch Austin Pediatric Surgery 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 400 512-708-1234

Jacob C. Smith Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3515

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Danielle D. Sweeney Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus 9835 N. Lake Creek Pkwy.

737-229-3515

Elena Ruiz Bee Caves Pediatrics 2499 S. Texas Hwy. Bldg. B Ste. 100 512-328-7666

Pediatrics General

Juliette Owens Grow Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine PLLC 1401 Philomena St. Ste. 120 512-467-7334

Ari Brown 411 Pediatrics 925 Westbank Drive Ste. 100 512-327-0411 Sapna Shah ARC Anderson Mill 10401 Anderson Mill Road Ste. 110b 512-250-5571 Keerti K. Peterson ARC Cedar Park 801 E. Whitestone Blvd. Bldg. C Cedar Park 512-259-3467 William F. Getman ARC Far West 6835 Austin Center Blvd.

512-346-6611 Helena C. Gonzalez ARC Far West 6835 Austin Center Blvd.

512-346-6611 Martha B. Abreu-Macomber Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Lynn Mildred Azuma Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Bradley Ross Berg Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Goddy Tapang Corpuz Baylor Scott & White Clinic 910 E. Whitestone Blvd.

Cedar Park 512-260-6100 Samantha Elizabeth Dieterich Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200

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Mihnea Dumitrescu Precision Regenerative & Functional Medicine 1101 S. Capital Of Texas Hwy. Bldg. F Ste. 101 West Lake Hills 512-892-0490 Kenneth Bunch Texas Orthopedics 4700 Seton Center Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-439-1000

Hana Zibdeh-Lough Juniper Pediatrics 2631 Gattis School Road Ste. 160 Round Rock

Vishal Kancherla Texas Orthopedics 4700 Seton Center Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-439-1000

Nicole Bernard Lone Star Pediatrics 12120 Ranch Road 620 N. 512-833-7334

Ai Mukai Texas Orthopedics 3755 S. Capital Of Texas Hwy. Ste. 160 512-439-1000

Catherine Massey Texas Children’s Pediatrics Pediatric Partners of Austin 3410 Far W. Blvd.

512-345-6758

Erik Diebolt The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 12221 N. Mopac Expy.

512-901-1111

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Deborah A. Bergfeld Ascension Medical Group Seton PM&R 1600 W. 38th St. Ste. 308 512-324-7131 Esther Yaniv Austin Spine Health 3345 Bee Caves Road Ste. 101 512-428-4500 Jim B. Fernandez Austin Sports Medicine & Orthopedics 900 W. 38th St. Ste. 300 512-450-1300 Eduardo R. Elizondo Charm - Center For Healing and Regenerative Medicine 10815 Fm-2222 Bldg. 3B Ste. 200 512-614-3300 Octavio Vela Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital Round Rock 1400 Hesters Crossing Road Round Rock 512-244-4400

Mark Vincent Queralt UT Health Austin Musculoskeletal Institute 1601 Trinity St. 833-882-2737

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Adam Bryce Weinfeld Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD 10622 Burnet Road Ste. 100 512-309-5879 Brent M. Egeland Ascension Medical Group Seton Plastic and Hand Surgery 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704-D 512-324-8320 Brian P. Kelley Ascension Medical Group Seton Plastic and Hand Surgery 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704d 512-324-8320 Galen S. Wachtman Ascension Medical Group Seton Plastic and Hand Surgery 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704-D 512-324-8320 Christine Fisher Austin Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2905 San Gabriel St. Ste. 100 512-815-0123

Sean Arredondo Austin Plastic Surgeon 10622 Burnet Road Ste. 100 512-253-1738 Johnny Franco Austin Plastic Surgeon 10622 Burnet Road Ste. 100 512-253-1738 Justin Booth Austin Plastic Surgery Institute 4701 Bee Cave Road Ste. 202 512-920-6078 John M. Eggleston III Breast Reconstruction Associates 12201 Renfert Way Ste. 100 512-763-4545 Elisabeth Potter Dr. Elisabeth Potter MD 6818 Austin Center Blvd. Ste. 204 512-867-6211 David B. Dellinger Elysian Plastic Surgery 11623 Angus Road Ste. C15 512-229-1978 Marcelo Antunes Face Austin 4701 Bee Caves Road Ste. 106 512-399-9516 M. Scott Haydon M. Scott Haydon, MD 4701 Bee Cave Road Ste. 202 512-337-6422 Steven Holzman Plastic Surgery Center Of Austin 6818 Austin Center Blvd. Ste. 206 512-338-4404 Ashley Gordon Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre 901 W. 38th St. Ste. 401 512-371-8817 Dustin Reid Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre 901 W. 38th St. Ste. 401 512-371-8817 Lauren Crawford Synergy Plastic Surgery 11200 Menchaca Road Bldg. 2 Ste. 201 512-244-1439

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Rocco Piazza The Piazza Center 5920 W. William Cannon Drive Bldg. 7 Ste. 200 737-787-7338 Jeffrey Cone Wellspring Plastic Surgery 1600 W. 38th St. Ste. 206 512-600-2888 Claude-Jean Langevin Wellspring Plastic Surgery 1600 W. 38th St. Ste. 206 512-600-2888

Podiatry Craig H. Thomajan Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists 5000 Bee Caves Road Ste. 202 512-328-8900 Demencio Bazan Baylor Scott & White Clinic 2600 E. Pflugerville Pkwy. Ste. 200 Pflugerville 512-654-6500 Andrew Bruyn Baylor Scott & White Clinic 5330 Overpass Road Ste. 100 Buda 737-999-6600 Amanda Willrich Hudson Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512.509.0200 Elliott Hudson Baylor Scott & White Clinic 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Brett E. Smith Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 200 Medical Pkwy.

Lakeway 512-654-1234 Jon Smedley Precision Podiatry 1103 Cypress Creek Road Ste. 101 Cedar Park 512-336-2300 Derek Ley The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 12221 N. Mopac Expy. 3rd Fl 512-901-1111

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Psychiatry Afshan Khan Austin Family Psychiatry 4407 Bee Cave Road Bldg. 1 Ste. 111 512-902-6920 Deepak Manappallil Davidson Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Joanne Sotelo Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Karen Anne Valdez Baylor Scott & White Clinic 4945 Williams Drive Georgetown 512-819-0500 Ashley Trust Central Health 1111 E. Cesar Chavez St. 512-978-8000 Nichelle Haynes Reproductive Psychiatry and Counseling 4022 Menchaca Road 512-982-4116

Pulmonology Matthew Anderson Austin Pulmonary Consultants 3600 W. Parmer Ln. Ste. 100 512-977-0123 William Bartek Austin Pulmonary Consultants 5920 W. William Cannon Drive Bldg. 1 Ste. 150 512-441-9799 Shenil Shah Austin Pulmonary Consultants 3600 W. Parmer Ln. Ste. 100 512-977-0123 Anandhi Thirumagal Ganesh Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Jadvinder Singh Goraya Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200

Rajesh Babu Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 200 Medical Pkwy.

Lakeway 512-654-1234 Esther Fields Central Texas Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates 1900 Scenic Drive Ste. 2220 Georgetown 512-819-0132

Radiation Oncology Richard Proctor Garza Austin Center For Radiation Oncology 1020 W. 34th St. 512-687-1950 Prashant Gabani Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0099 Mehul K. Patel Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center 300A University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0099 Douglas J. Rivera Central Texas Cancer Centers 2000 Scenic Drive Ste. G002 Georgetown 512-531-5200 Ahmad Paiman Ghafoori Texas Cancer Institute 11111 Research Blvd. Ste LL2 512-518-4673 Karen Cohen Texas Oncology 2410 Round Rock Ave. Ste. 150 Round Rock 512-341-8724 Michael Herman Texas Oncology 2410 Round Rock Ave. Ste. 150 Round Rock 512-341-8724 Courtney Sheinbein Texas Oncology 301 Seton Pkwy. Ste. 104 Round Rock 512-687-2300

Ryan Tierney Texas Oncology 4101 James Casey St. Ste. 100 512-447-2202 Catherine Wu Texas Oncology 4101 James Casey St. Ste. 100 512-447-2202 Jay Messer Urology Austin 1020 W. 34th St. 512-687-1950

Radiology Al Hasan Makkouk Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Greater Austin Region

Rheumatology Samuel Pegram Advanced Pain Care 3316 Williams Drive Ste. 150 Georgetown 512-244-4272 Tina C. Bunch ARC Far West Medical Tower 6811 Austin Center Blvd. Ste. 300 512-346-8888 Darush Rahmani ARC Round Rock 940 Hesters Crossing Road Round Rock 512-244-9024 Teresa Chavez Baylor Scott & White Clinic 5251 W. US Hwy 290 Ste. 200 512-654-3000 Nada Eltahir Elmagboul Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Allyson Kristen Mcdonough Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Sangeetha Pabolu Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200

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Olga V. Szalasny Baylor Scott & White Clinic 425 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Brian S. Sayers Brian S. Sayers MD 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 110 512-454-3631 Eduardo J. Cepeda Central Texas Rheumatology Associates 4701 Bee Caves Road Ste. 201 West Lake Hills 512-518-4992 Brock E. Harper Central Texas Rheumatology Associates 2005 N. Lakeline Blvd. Ste. B Cedar Park 512-518-4690 Kevin Osgood Central Texas Rheumatology Associates 4701 Bee Caves Road Ste. 201 West Lake Hills 512-518-4992

Spine Surgery

Sports Medicine

Transplant Surgery

Glenn Edward Harper Advanced Pain Care 2000 S. Mays St. Ste. 201 Round Rock 512-244-4272

Brandon Keith Zinn ARC Cedar Park 801 E. Whitestone Blvd. Bldg. B Stes 100 & 101 Cedar Park 512-259-3467

Joel Adler Abdominal Transplant Center 1601 Trinity St. 833-882-2737

Mustasim N. Rumi Ascension Medical Group Seton Orthopedics 16020 Park Valley Drive Round Rock 512-324-9170 Matthew J. Geck Ascension Texas Spine and Scoliosis 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 200 512-324-3580 John K. Stokes Ascension Texas Spine and Scoliosis 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 200 512-324-3580 Eeric Truumees Ascension Texas Spine and Scoliosis 1004 W. 32nd St. Ste. 200 512-324-3580

Monty Tew Central Texas Rheumatology Associates 2005 N. Lakeline Blvd. Ste. B Cedar Park 512-518-4690

Thomas S. Loftus Austin Neurosurgical Institute 2200 Park Bend Drive Bldg. 2 Ste. 202 512-836-0900

Stephanie Booth Stephanie A Booth MD 1301 W. 38th St. St 110 512-454-3631

Craig A. Kuhns Austin Spine 3000 N. I-35 Ste. 708 512-347-7463

Robert J. Koval Texas Orthopedics 4700 Seton Center Pkwy.

Ste. 200 512-439-1000

Rick M. Wupperman Austin Spine 3000 N. I-35 Ste. 708 512-347-7463

Veena Ajit Patel UT Health Austin’s Rheumatology Clinic 1601 Trinity St. 833-882-2737

Sleep Medicine Ashwin Gowda Texas Sleep Medicine 1221 W. Ben White Blvd. Ste. A100 512-440-5757

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Robert Josey Robert Josey, M.D. 4611 Guadalupe St. Ste. 200 512-400-4149 Ivan Cheng Texas Orthopedics 911 W. 38th St. Ste. 300 512-439-1000 O. Atilla Onan Texas Orthopedics 4700 Seton Center Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-439-1000

Jerett A. Zipin ARC Kelly Lane 2100 Autumn Slate Drive Ste. 150 Pflugerville 737-220-7200 M. Tyrrell Burrus M. Tyrrell Burrus, MD 3707 S. Second St. Ste. 100 512-324-9170

Surgical Oncology Rob Alan Fuller Texas Oncology 901 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 512-421-4250 Shaun P. McKenzie Texas Oncology 2410 Round Rock Ave. Ste. 250 Round Rock 512-421-4250

Carlos V. Brown Ascension Medical Group Seton Surgery 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704-F 512-324-7873 Tatiana Carla Pereira Cardenas Ascension Medical Group Seton Surgery 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704-F 512-324-7873 Marc D. Trust Ascension Medical Group Seton Surgery 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704-F 512-324-7873 Mark Parrella Texas Orthopedics 4700 Seton Center Pkwy. Ste. 200 512-439-1000

Urology

CDR Christopher R. Oxner Texas Oncology 6204 Balcones Drive 512-421-4250

Aaron Laviana Ascension Medical Group Seton Urology 1601 Trinity St. Ste. 704-F 512-324-7871

Rebecca L. Wiatrek Texas Oncology 6204 Balcones Drive 512-421-4250

Michael Lynn McClelland Urology Austin 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 512-477-5905

Kim Denise Brown UT Health Austin Surgical Oncology Clinic 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. A 833-882-2737

Harras Zaid Ascension Medical Group Seton Urology 1601 Trinity St. 512-324-7871

Alex Bernard Haynes UT Health Austin’s Surgical Oncology Clinic 1601 Trinity St. 512-495-5717

James Stuart Wolf Jr. Ascension Seton Medical Group Surgery 1601 Trinity St. 512-324-7871

Richard Y. Fleming UT Health Austin’s Surgical Oncology Clinic 1601 Trinity St. 833-882-2737

Koushik Shaw Austin Urology Institute 12319 N. Mopac Expy. Ste. 200 512-694-8888 Juzar Jamnagerwalla Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200

Congrats to the 42 ARC doctors voted Austin Monthly’s Top Doctors Allergy & Asthma

Ob/Gyn

Gynecology

Colleen S. Adkins, MD Kelly H. Simpson, MD

Alinda R. Cox, MD

Cardiology

Anas Daghestani, MD Sharon F. Liu, DO

Richard A. Stoebner, MD, FACC

Dermatology

Internal Medicine

Neurology

Shwol-Huo Kiang, DO, FAAD Amy R. Mason, MD, FAAD Morgan J. McCarty, DO Jay L. Viernes, MD, FAAD

Scott A. Boruchow, MD Patrick C. Nolan, MD, PhD

ENT

Michael A. Andreo, MD Matthew D. Driscoll, MD David H. Michel, MD Jeffrey R. Padalecki, MD Lee M. Reichel, MD Gregg A. Vagner, MD

Achal R. Dhruva, MD Matthew M. Meigs, MD Jeremy S. Sebastian, MD

Family Medicine

Christopher Chang, MD Sarah J. Ferrero, MD Daniel J. Kelly, MD

General Surgery

Christopher W. Bailey, MD, FACS

Orthopedics

Pediatrics

Sindura Bandi, DO, FACOG Crystal S. Berry-Roberts, MD, MBA, FACOG Sapna R. Bhagat, MD Andrea L. Campaigne, MD, FACOG Renu Chalasani, MD Jayme B. Evans, DO Romy Ghosh, MD, FACOG Caroline A. Kaufman, MD, FACOG Leah D. Tatum, MD, FACOG

Rheumatology

Tina C. Bunch, MD Darush Rahmani, DO, FACP, FACR

Sports Medicine

Brandon K. Zinn, DO, MPH Jerett A. Zipin, DO

William F. Getman, MD Helena C. Gonzalez, MD Keerti K. Peterson, MD Sapna Shah, MD

Give your top doctor a shoutout!

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Nathaniel Polnaszek Baylor Scott & White Clinic 302 University Blvd.

Round Rock 512-509-0200 Ilana Michal Mendelow Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic 5251 W. US Highway 290 512-654-3000 Michael Trotter Midtown Urology Associates 911 W. 38th St. Ste. 200 512-451-7935 Sandeep G. Mistry NAU Urology Specialists 970 Hesters Crossing Road Ste. 101 Round Rock 512-238-0762 Stacy Ong NAU Urology Specialists 970 Hesters Crossing Road Ste. 101 Round Rock 512-238-0762 Kyle T. Keyes Texas Urology Specialists 11645 Angus Road Ste. B9 512-421-4235 Lawrence Tsai Texas Urology Specialists 11645 Angus Road Ste. B9 512-421-4235 Nikki P. Le The Austin Diagnostic Clinic 12221 N. Mopac Expy.

512-901-1111 Brett Baker Urology Austin 8701 N. MoPac Expy. Ste. 200 512-788-9688 Carl Bischoff Urology Austin 1401 Medical Pkwy. Ste. 101 Cedar Park 512-788-9688 R. Grady Bruce Urology Austin 16040 Park Valley Drive Bldg. A Ste. 111 Round Rock 512-788-9688

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David Cuellar Urology Austin 8701 N. MoPac Expy. Ste. 200 512-788-9688

Gregory C. Karnaze ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Eric Giesler Urology Austin 8701 N. MoPac Expy. Ste. 200 512-788-9688

Ian D. McLoughlin ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Miranda Hardee Urology Austin 8701 N. MoPac Expy. Ste. 200 512-788-9688

Stephen Pan ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Bryan Kansas Urology Austin 8701 N. MoPac Expy. Ste. 200 512-788-9688

Jeffrey S. Sheneman ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Elizabeth Mobley Urology Austin 8701 N. MoPac Expy. Ste. 200 512-788-9688

John Andrew Williamson ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Robert Northway Urology Austin 608 Radam Ln. 512-788-9688

Vascular Surgery

E. Charles Osterberg Urology Austin 608 Radam Ln. 512-788-9688 David Phillips Urology Austin 608 Radam Ln. 512-788-9688 Peter Ruff Urology Austin 608 Radam Ln. 512-788-9688 Rachel Sosland Urology Austin 608 Radam Ln. 512-788-9688

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Marouane R. Bouchareb ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100 Connie I. Hsu ARA Diagnostic Imaging 12554 Riata Vista Circle 512-795-5100

Lucas Ferrer Cardona Institute for Cardiovascular Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 307 512-324-3028 Joseph Dubose Institute for Cardiovascular Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 307 512-324-3028 Pedro G. Teixeira Institute for Cardiovascular Health 1301 W. 38th St. Ste. 307 512-324-3028 Joel Gotvald Baylor Scott & White Vascular & Vein Clinic 2217 Park Bend Drive Ste. 230 512-654-3800 Jeffrey M. Apple Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons 1010 W. 40th St. 512-459-8753 John K. Politz Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons 1010 W. 40th St. 512-459-8753 Ryan S. Turley Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons 1010 W. 40th St. 512-459-8753

HOW TH E L I ST I S M ADE Using an online survey, Austin Monthly solicited peer nominations from physicians in the greater Austin area, asking them to nominate up to three doctors per practice area who they would trust with the medical care of themselves or their family. To ensure the nomination process is peer-based, full contact information was requested before nominating, and doctors were asked to limit their nominations to physicians whose work they’ve personally witnessed. Austin Monthly then tallied the results, selecting the top percentage of vote recipients in each practice area before submitting the final list to our fact-checking process, which includes a review of good standing among medical boards.

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Meet Mary Ann Martinez, MD Quick Facts EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS B.A. in Biology - University of Texas M.D. - UT Health San Antonio Residency - Duke University Medical Center SPECIALIZES IN Skin Cancer Prevention Early Detection Cosmetic Care

From Skin Cancer Prevention to Aesthetic Care for All Ages After founding Bee Caves Dermatology in 1999, Dr. Martinez established a reputation for offering comprehensive care, including treatments for acne, skin cancer management, female dermatology, and cosmetic services like BOTOX® Cosmetic, dermal fillers, Kybella®, and chemical peels. In 2023, she partnered with Epiphany Dermatology to further expand access to high-quality care.

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Dr. Farhan Irshad Farhan A. Irshad, MD, FACS is an ophthalmologist trained in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He specializes in cataract and lens exchange surgery, including the light-adjustable lens, corneal transplantation, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, LASIK, ICLs, pterygiums and cancers, and ocular surface reconstruction. He currently operates both in his office-based surgery suite as well as multiple surgery centers.

Before private practice, Dr. Irshad spent years on faculty teaching eye surgery and supervising residents. He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Tulane Medical Center and on affiliate faculty at Dell Medical School.

Dr. Irshad is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has several publications in journals and textbooks.

A former Eagle Scout, Dr. Irshad also has a strong interest in local, national, and international community service.

He is married with three boys and his passions include hiking, traveling, and racecar driving and instructing.

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Cardiovascular Specialists of Texas Michael Grad, MD Joseph Imsais, MD Robert Wozniak, MD Central Texas Brain and Spine Judson Cook, MD Dhruve Jeevan, MD Carl Lauryssen, MD Anant Patel, MD Richard Stovall, MD St. David’s Center for Hip and Knee Replacement Jacob Manuel, MD Joey Romero, MD St. David’s Heart & Vascular Manish Chauhan, MD Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Robert Canby, MD G. Joseph Gallinghouse, MD David Kessler, MD Jason Zagrodzky, MD

Texas Heart & Vascular Nathan Boyer, MD John Dieck, MD Gerald Levy, MD John Neill, MD Vinh Nguyen, DO Paul Tucker II, MD Texas Robotic Surgery for Women Devin Garza, MD The Austin Diagnostic Clinic Sonali Birewar, MD Eileen Cook, MD Wendy Cutler, MD J. Adrian Dennington, DO Erik Diebolt, DO Grace Honles , MD David Joseph, MD Nikki Le, MD Derek Ley, DPM Jesslyn Lu, MD Stacia Miles, MD Patience Reading, MD Greg Thaera, MD John Villacis, MD John Wang, MD Sherwin Yen, MD

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Austin is becoming a destination for the best and brightest in the medical field, and Dr. Gutierrez couldn’t be happier that he is one of those physicians making a difference.

“I enjoy practicing medicine in Austin - not only because I grew up in this city but also because I have watched it grow and evolve into an innovative medical community.”

Dr. Gutierrez is part of the staff at Pain Specialists of America—a practice that strives to help patients not just cope with pain, but works in tandem with patients to help them return to productive, pain-free lives.

“I chose pain management because it allowed me to work in a field that directly impacted a patient’s everyday quality of life and follow that patient’s care long term,” he says. “It’s a privilege to practice within the Austin medical community and be a part of this tightly knit group of physicians. We’re all out there trying to do our best to have a positive impact on patients’ lives.”

PAIN MANAGEMENT PAIN SPECIALISTS OF AMERICA

Dr. Genaro J. Gutierrez Dr. Genaro J. Gutierrez Dr. Genaro “Jerry” Gutierrez is a native Austinite and board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management.

After obtaining his bachelor’s degree in biology from The University of Texas at Austin, he completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.

He received his training in anesthesiology at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., where he was recognized for both clinical, research, and academic excellence.

He later furthered his training by completing a fellowship in interventional pain management at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he was taught by leaders in the field. In addition to his practice, Dr. Gutierrez continues to author textbook chapters as well as participate in clinical research published in peerreviewed medical journals. He has an interest in the treatment of whiplash, complex regional pain syndrome, and applications of neuromodulation therapy. His vision is to provide advanced, evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and cost effective pain management in an effort to reduce patient suffering while improving their function and quality of life. In his free time he enjoys chasing his kids, jogging, and attending University of Texas sporting events. He is fluent in Spanish.

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Weird History Feud for Thought

Learning the Ropes North Austin elites and South Austin rednecks once settled a rivalry with a tug-of-war across Lady Bird Lake. BY BRYAN C. PARKER counterparts across the Colorado River were portrayed as working-class yokels.

Austin American-Statesman writer John Kelso, who coached the South team, fanned the flames in his column, writing: “500 of those mean to their mothers, mineral water-guzzling, Saab addict, Laguna glory boy North Austinites will pull in a tug-of-war against an equal number of upstanding, Shiner-drinking, picante sauce-crazed, garage sale-holding, tomato-planting, pick’em up truck-driving South Austinites.” By the time the event arrived, local papers (and many of the participants) were calling it as a battle between the “Yuppies” and the “Bubbas.”

The food served on opposing shores that day reinforced those images: The South had beer and barbecue while the

North served wine and quiche. And each faction’s wardrobe played up the tropes even more: “We wouldn’t do any tug-ofwar without ties on,” one Northerner wearing a button-up and slacks told the local TV news. On the opposing side, a participant in a trucker hat had proudly handwritten “I’m Bubba” on his black T-shirt. “They’ll let the rope go, because Gucci tennis shoes just don’t work good wet,” he bragged.

The rules of the match dictated that it was over when one team had 140 members pulled into the lake. In the end, the results didn’t do much to dispel perceptions, as the South defeated the North so soundly that one observer told the Statesman, “I thought they were gonna take ’em to Buda.”

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ON APRIL 26, 1987, competing hordes of Austinites gripped onto a massive rope leading down into Town Lake for the most important battle of their lives. To raise money for a youth hostel in the capital city, local politician Charlie GandyorganizedaNorthvs. Southtug-of-war.

The epic test of might would be held across Town Lake (or Lady Bird Lake, as it is called today) with participants pulling from opposite shores.

While the event benefited a good cause, the bragging rights at stake were far more important. Back in the ’80s, Austin’sNorth-Southrivalrywentbeyond which side had the best restaurants or music venues, and both groups harbored serious stereotypes. North Austinites got caricatured as uptight snobs while their

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