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Taking Care of Your Health, Together

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

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Care Team Spotlight
  • Nicole McWhorter, PA-C

    Dallas native, Nicole McWhorter, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant who has served patients in multiple capacities in the medical field since 2017. Ms. McWhorter earned her undergraduate degree in Nutrition from Auburn University, and completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of South Alabama. Certified by the Texas Physician Assistant Board and the National Physician ...

  • Paul S. Hackett, MD

    Paul Hackett, MD specializes in the surgical care of patients with diseases of the colon and rectum. A member of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Dr. Hackett is trained to use the latest in minimally invasive surgical techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients. Dr. Hackett provides treatment for colon and rectal cancer screening and treatment, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative ...

  • Pamela L. Santone, DO

    Dr. Santone is board certified in family medicine and has special interests in women’s health and diabetes management. Dr. Santone earned her medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She completed her residency at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. Dr. Santone has been in practice with Methodist since 2000. She is the university physician for Dallas Baptist University and a volunteer ...

  • Stephen L. Katzen, MD

    Dallas native, Stephen Katzen, MD, is a board certified neurosurgeon who practices at the Methodist Moody Brain and Spine Institute at both the Mansfield and Dallas locations. Dr. Katzen completed his undergraduate degree in Spanish from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He then earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, Texas. Following graduation, Dr. Katzen ...

  • Arash Rezaei, MD

    Arash Rezaei, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in advanced hip and knee replacement. Dr. Rezaei has extensive training in robotic-assisted procedures and minimally-invasive techniques for the most complex joint replacement surgeries. Originally from Iran and raised in Texas, Dr. Rezaei holds a PhD in Civil and Structural Engineering from the prestigious Texas A&M University. He completed ...

  • Laurette P. Femnou Mbuntum, MD

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

  • Aaron B. Hoffman, MD

    Aaron B. Hoffman, MD, FACS, is an experienced surgeon in advanced laparoscopic procedures. He specializes in weight loss and anti-reflux surgery including LINX. His interests also include Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery. He is board certified in General Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Hoffman earned his medical degree and completed his general surgery specialty training at State ...

  • Christie W. Gooden, MD

    Christie W. Gooden, MD, MPH., is an abdominal transplant surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in the medical field. Well-known in the DFW area, she has transplanted both adults and children as well as educated various communities about transplant and kidney donation. She also has a special interest in dialysis access surgery and has founded two dialysis access clinics in her career, both became regional ...

  • Gabriela A. Arias, MD

    Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Arias earned her degree in Human Biology from Stanford University and her medical degree from UT Health Science Center. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at the Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program. In her spare time, Dr. Arias enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time at White Rock Lake. Dr. Arias lives with her husband and three children in the Lakewood ...

  • Anas Alomar, MD

    Anas Alomar, MD, is an experienced cardiologist who has been treating patients since 2012. Dr. Alomar earned his medical degree from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine in Syria. Following graduation, Dr. Alomar completed his Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship from Indiana University School of Medicine. At Methodist Southlake Medical Center, ...

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