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<p><b><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-size: 16px; font-family: Impact;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(255, 156, 0); font-family: Arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">TeleMedicine Provider</span></span></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-family: "Source Sans Pro"; font-size: 16px;">| </span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-size: 16px; font-family: Impact;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(57, 132, 198);"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Open Now</span></span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b> </b> </span><b><br></b></p><p><b>Ryan Klitgaard, MD</b> was born in Tampa, Florida. However, his parents knew they would be returning to Texas—so they wrapped him up in a Texas state flag the moment he arrived. Raised in Texas since he was five years old, Dr. Ryan Klitgaard graduated from Plano Senior High School and went on to study Biology at Texas State where he obtained his Bachelor of Science.</p><p>After graduating from Texas State, Dr. Klitgaard moved to Austin, where he worked as an optician and volunteered at a local emergency room. During his time in Austin, Dr. Klitgaard worked on a research project which aimed to help people to quit smoking. It was during this research project that he truly found his calling in healing. He made the move to Lubbock to attend Texas Tech, where he excelled in his classes and obtained his Doctorate in Medicine in only three years!</p><p>During his time as a Red Raider, he also took a medical mission trip to Nicaragua and organized a wilderness medical camp for medical students. While in Nicaragua, he was able to utilize his optician skills to help children receive prescription glasses. He also set up medical clinics to provide much-needed medical treatment in rural villages. Dr. Klitgaard feels most at home while helping others.</p><p>Dr. Klitgaard completed his residency in Amarillo at Texas Tech Family Medicine. His post-residency goal was to move back to the DFW area with his canine companion, Mabel. Dr. Klitgaard joined the MaxHealth Family in July 2019 and could not be happier. He is enjoying the relationships that he is developing with MaxHealth patients and team members. Dr. Klitgaard and Mabel love to stay active; they enjoy hiking, camping and frequent trips to the park.</p><p><b style="color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;">Most insurance plans accepted, please call the office to verify if they accept your insurance.</b><br></p>... Read more><p><b><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-size: 16px; font-family: Impact;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(255, 156, 0); font-family: Arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">TeleMedicine Provider</span></span></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-family: "Source Sans Pro"; font-size: 16px;">| </span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-size: 16px; font-family: Impact;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(57, 132, 198);"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Open Now</span></span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b> </b> </span><b><br></b></p><p><b>Ryan Klitgaard, MD</b> was born in Tampa, Florida. However, his parents knew they would be returning to Texas—so they wrapped him up in a Texas state flag the moment he arrived. Raised in Texas since he was five years old, Dr. Ryan Klitgaard graduated from Plano Senior High School and went on to study Biology at Texas State where he obtained his Bachelor of Science.</p><p>After graduating from Texas State, Dr. Klitgaard moved to Austin, where he worked as an optician and volunteered at a local emergency room. During his time in Austin, Dr. Klitgaard worked on a research project which aimed to help people to quit smoking. It was during this research project that he truly found his calling in healing. He made the move to Lubbock to attend Texas Tech, where he excelled in his classes and obtained his Doctorate in Medicine in only three years!</p><p>During his time as a Red Raider, he also took a medical mission trip to Nicaragua and organized a wilderness medical camp for medical students. While in Nicaragua, he was able to utilize his optician skills to help children receive prescription glasses. He also set up medical clinics to provide much-needed medical treatment in rural villages. Dr. Klitgaard feels most at home while helping others.</p><p>Dr. Klitgaard completed his residency in Amarillo at Texas Tech Family Medicine. His post-residency goal was to move back to the DFW area with his canine companion, Mabel. Dr. Klitgaard joined the MaxHealth Family in July 2019 and could not be happier. He is enjoying the relationships that he is developing with MaxHealth patients and team members. Dr. Klitgaard and Mabel love to stay active; they enjoy hiking, camping and frequent trips to the park.</p><p><b style="color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;">Most insurance plans accepted, please call the office to verify if they accept your insurance.</b><br></p>... Read more>
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Melinda Harrell, MD
Family Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Telemedicine
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS<p><b><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-size: 16px; font-family: Impact;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(255, 156, 0); font-family: Arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">TeleMedicine Provider</span></span></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-family: "Source Sans Pro"; font-size: 16px;">| </span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-size: 16px; font-family: Impact;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(57, 132, 198);"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Open Now</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></b><br></p><p>For many patients, having a good relationship with their doctor is a must, and<b> Melinda Harrell, MD,</b> of MaxHealth Family, Internal & Sports Medicine in Colleyville, Texas, couldn’t agree more.</p><p>Her focus on primary care allows her the remarkable privilege of developing relationships with individual patients and, in fact, entire families throughout every stage of life, from pediatric to geriatric. She has great respect and understanding of the positive influence that a strong relationship with a medical provider can have on someone’s long-term health, and it’s little wonder that her patients find her compassionate, approachable manner to be comforting and enjoyable.<br></p><p>A proud native Texan — Dallas born and raised — Dr. Harrell earned her bachelor of arts in Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin, and attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Centre, Houston. She then went on to complete a four-year dual residency in internal medicine and pediatrics, earning board certifications for both in 2005.</p><p>Her caring nature extends to her family life, where she loves to spend time outside with her husband and three children, going to the theatre, and rooting for the Cowboys.</p><p><b>Most insurance plans accepted, please call the office to verify if they accept your insurance.</b></p>... Read more><p><b><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-size: 16px; font-family: Impact;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(255, 156, 0); font-family: Arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">TeleMedicine Provider</span></span></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-family: "Source Sans Pro"; font-size: 16px;">| </span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-size: 16px; font-family: Impact;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(57, 132, 198);"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Open Now</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></b><br></p><p>For many patients, having a good relationship with their doctor is a must, and<b> Melinda Harrell, MD,</b> of MaxHealth Family, Internal & Sports Medicine in Colleyville, Texas, couldn’t agree more.</p><p>Her focus on primary care allows her the remarkable privilege of developing relationships with individual patients and, in fact, entire families throughout every stage of life, from pediatric to geriatric. She has great respect and understanding of the positive influence that a strong relationship with a medical provider can have on someone’s long-term health, and it’s little wonder that her patients find her compassionate, approachable manner to be comforting and enjoyable.<br></p><p>A proud native Texan — Dallas born and raised — Dr. Harrell earned her bachelor of arts in Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin, and attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Centre, Houston. She then went on to complete a four-year dual residency in internal medicine and pediatrics, earning board certifications for both in 2005.</p><p>Her caring nature extends to her family life, where she loves to spend time outside with her husband and three children, going to the theatre, and rooting for the Cowboys.</p><p><b>Most insurance plans accepted, please call the office to verify if they accept your insurance.</b></p>... Read more> -
<h4 style="text-align: center; "><b>Board Certified Otolaryngologist | Credentialed in Clinical Nutrition</b></h4><h4 style="text-align: center; "><b>* Now Offering Virtual Visits *</b></h4><div><div>I was born in Greece and came to the states as a teenager. My family settled in Chicago, where I attended Austin High School and went to Northern Illinois University (go Huskies!). I then returned to Greece for medical school at the University of Athens. I did my specialty training in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at Loyola University of Chicago which is when I met and married my wife Beverly.</div><div><br></div><div>Life has always been an adventure. Bev and I have two wonderful children, Andrew and Katerina who add spice to an already busy schedule. Both of the kids have participated in the practice over the years, and someday I hope one or both of them can take it over.</div><div><br></div><div>Although I began my medical career quite conventionally, at one point some years after beginning medical practice I began to experience health problems. After extensive testing, I was told nothing was wrong with me. All I knew was that I was in pain, fatigued and experiencing severe gastrointestinal issues. This experience taught me that sometimes you have to look for answers in less conventional places. This was before Google existed and before the Internet was readily available to most people. I had to find my answers the old-fashioned way – books, journal articles and other sick people.</div><div><br></div><div>I come from a large family. My father was the eldest of 18 siblings and I am the youngest of seven, three brothers and four sisters. As you can imagine, with a family that large, and with people as mobile as they are these days, we now have family all over the world. So, we travel often to visit the many friends and family we have amassed over the years. While traveling we always connect with local medical people and learn what they are doing. We love exchanging ideas. Bev and I are also conference junkies. Being up on trends and new research findings is important, so our travels help us learn while we catch up with people. Additionally, because my patients know that we are open-minded and interested in new technologies, they are constantly bringing us new information.</div><div><br></div><div>Although we keep an open mind, a certain degree of skepticism should always exist to balance the enthusiasm that may come with an idea that sounds too good to be true. Because we still ask a lot of questions, we do some original research in house to test and research new ideas before offering these to patients. We have done and continue to do clinical trials in house under Investigational Review Board (IRB) guidelines. These studies have brought important findings that are then shared with other health professionals. In addition, our contribution to our local community includes various types of interns who spend time learning and doing projects in our Institute. These range from short high school projects to lengthy one-year studies at the post-graduate level.</div><div><br></div><div>We always look forward to the next challenge and hope you will decide to become a part of the family of patients and professionals who will help lead us into a healthier and brighter future.</div></div>... Read more><h4 style="text-align: center; "><b>Board Certified Otolaryngologist | Credentialed in Clinical Nutrition</b></h4><h4 style="text-align: center; "><b>* Now Offering Virtual Visits *</b></h4><div><div>I was born in Greece and came to the states as a teenager. My family settled in Chicago, where I attended Austin High School and went to Northern Illinois University (go Huskies!). I then returned to Greece for medical school at the University of Athens. I did my specialty training in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at Loyola University of Chicago which is when I met and married my wife Beverly.</div><div><br></div><div>Life has always been an adventure. Bev and I have two wonderful children, Andrew and Katerina who add spice to an already busy schedule. Both of the kids have participated in the practice over the years, and someday I hope one or both of them can take it over.</div><div><br></div><div>Although I began my medical career quite conventionally, at one point some years after beginning medical practice I began to experience health problems. After extensive testing, I was told nothing was wrong with me. All I knew was that I was in pain, fatigued and experiencing severe gastrointestinal issues. This experience taught me that sometimes you have to look for answers in less conventional places. This was before Google existed and before the Internet was readily available to most people. I had to find my answers the old-fashioned way – books, journal articles and other sick people.</div><div><br></div><div>I come from a large family. My father was the eldest of 18 siblings and I am the youngest of seven, three brothers and four sisters. As you can imagine, with a family that large, and with people as mobile as they are these days, we now have family all over the world. So, we travel often to visit the many friends and family we have amassed over the years. While traveling we always connect with local medical people and learn what they are doing. We love exchanging ideas. Bev and I are also conference junkies. Being up on trends and new research findings is important, so our travels help us learn while we catch up with people. Additionally, because my patients know that we are open-minded and interested in new technologies, they are constantly bringing us new information.</div><div><br></div><div>Although we keep an open mind, a certain degree of skepticism should always exist to balance the enthusiasm that may come with an idea that sounds too good to be true. Because we still ask a lot of questions, we do some original research in house to test and research new ideas before offering these to patients. We have done and continue to do clinical trials in house under Investigational Review Board (IRB) guidelines. These studies have brought important findings that are then shared with other health professionals. In addition, our contribution to our local community includes various types of interns who spend time learning and doing projects in our Institute. These range from short high school projects to lengthy one-year studies at the post-graduate level.</div><div><br></div><div>We always look forward to the next challenge and hope you will decide to become a part of the family of patients and professionals who will help lead us into a healthier and brighter future.</div></div>... Read more>
Physicians Who Treat Hyperthyroidism Near Fort Worth, TX
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Commonly Treats
Ayesha Ebrahim, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Internal Medicine
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Commonly Treats
Aroon Kalakunja, MD
Internal Medicine
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Sam Sunil Abraham, MD
Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
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Wesley Allan Alderete, MD
Family Medicine, Family Medicine
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Vinu Alexander, MD
Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hyperthyroidism
Overactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) occurs when the thyroid gland becomes hyperactive and releases t