Specialty Advisors
Our specialty physician advisors graciously volunteer their time and expertise to assist our TCOM student doctors. They provide career counseling to answer specialty-specific questions and address residency requirements. Please check each physician's bio for contact information and note "CiM Question" in the subject line of your email.
Allergy & Immunology
Prior to joining the faculty of the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Dr. Fling served twenty years in the United States Air Force. His last assignment on active military duty was director of hospital services at Carswell Air Force Base, Texas. Dr. Fling is board certified in Pediatrics and Allergy/Immunology. His practice is limited to the care of adults and children in Allergy/Immunology. Dr. Fling´s main area of interest is the care and management of individuals suffering from asthma. Dr. Fling is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. You may email Dr. Fling to schedule an appointment.
Anesthesiology
Dr. Jeff Steiner is currently an Assistant Professor at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and works at Children’s Medical Center Dallas in the department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Dr. Steiner is a 2004 graduate of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine where he earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree. He was Chief Resident during the senior year of his Anesthesiology Residency program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and completed a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Children’s Medical Center Dallas. You may email Dr. Steiner to schedule an appointment.
Cardiology
Charles DeBerardinis, D.O., F.A.C.C.
Dr. Charles DeBerardinis is Associate Professor and Chief of the Cardiology Division at UNT Health Science Center. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. DeBerardinis has received numerous awards including Outstanding Clinical Instructor. You may email Dr. DeBerardinis to schedule an appointment.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Albert Yurvati, D.O., FACOS, FICS, FAHA
Dr. Albert Yurvati is Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery and serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Integrative Physiology. He is immediate Past President of the Metro Fort Worth American Heart Association (AHA) and is a past board member of the Texas Affiliate of the AHA. He has published many peer-reviewed articles, and has lectured nationally and internationally. He has presented previously at the Therapeutic Filtration and Extracorporeal Circulation meeting at the prestigious Hammersmith Hospital in London, England. Dr. Yurvati has been named a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. You may email Pam to schedule an appointment with Dr. Yurvati.
Dermatology
Dr. Peter Malouf is an expert in the areas of dermatology, Mohs' surgery and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures such as Botox, Dermal fillers and laser surgery. In practice and at his current office in Fort Worth for five years, Dr. Malouf graduated with honors from Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Malouf earned his medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center and completed his internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. He then attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for three years where he was chief resident in dermatology. He has been named a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. You may contact Linda at 817.921.2838 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Malouf.
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Carl Gossett is a physician in the emergency medicine department at the John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He is a 1982 graduate of Texas Tech University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. Dr. Gossett was residency director for Emergency Medicine at Texas A&M from 1990-1998 and will be developing an Emergency Medicine Residency Program for JPS. You may contact Rhonda at 817.702.5613 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gossett.
Family Practice
Dr. John Bowling is Professor and Assistant Dean for Rural Medicine, and Director of the Division of Rural Medicine at UNTHSC. Dr. Bowling graduated from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. His research interests include cancer prevention, detection and control, medical curriculum development and rural health. You may email Dr. Bowling to schedule an appointment.
Jill Gramer, D.O.
Dr. Jill Gramer is Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine. She maintains her practice at the OFMC Saginaw Clinic. After earning her Doctor of Osteopathy degree at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, she came to the health science center to complete both her internship and residency programs. You may email Dr. Gramer to schedule an appointment.
Gastroenterology
Dr. Monte Troutman is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Chief of the Gastroenterology Division at UNTHSC. He graduated from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Troutman practices at the Patient Care Center on the UNTHSC campus, at Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, John Peter Smith Hospital of Fort Worth and Baylor All Saints Medical Center in downtown Fort Worth. He also practices at the men's federal prison in Fort Worth. He was named a Top Doc in the Gastroenterology category, and a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. You may email Haeleigh to schedule an appointment with Dr. Troutman.
General Surgery
Albert Yurvati, D.O., FACOS, FICS, FAHA
Dr. Albert Yurvati is Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery and serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Integrative Physiology. He is immediate Past President of the Metro Fort Worth American Heart Association (AHA) and is a past board member of the Texas Affiliate of the AHA. He has published many peer-reviewed articles, and has lectured nationally and internationally. He has presented previously at the Therapeutic Filtration and Extracorporeal Circulation meeting at the prestigious Hammersmith Hospital in London, England. Dr. Yurvati has been named a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. You may email Pam to schedule an appointment with Dr. Yurvati.
Geriatrics
Dr. Janice Knebl is Chief of the Division of Geriatrics, Director of the Gerontology Assessment and Planning Program, and Professor of Internal Medicine for the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She is also the Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians Endowed Chair in Clinical Geriatrics and the Project Director for the Reynolds' Geriatric Education and Training in Texas (GET-IT) Program. Dr. Knebl earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and her M.B.A. from Texas Christian University. She has been named a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. You may contact Linda Webb at 817.735.0291 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Knebl.
Hematology & Oncology
Dr. Gregory Friess is a graduate of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and currently serves as Clinical Assistant Professor for the UNT Health Science Center. He is Director of Education and Analytics at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Fort Worth. He was recently nominated for his work in cancer care at the center. You may contact Shirley at 817.759.7000 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Friess.
Infectious Disease
Barbara Atkinson, D.O., FACOI, FIDSA, SM (ASCP), SM (AAM), MT (ASCP), M.A.
Dr. Barbara Atkinson is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Internal Medicine Department and Chief of the Infectious Disease Division at UNT Health Science Center. Dr. Atkinson practices at the Patient Care Center on the UNTHSC campus. She is board certified in infectious disease. She was named a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine in the Infectious Disease Category. You may email Dr. Atkinson to schedule an appointment.
Internal Medicine Specialties
Darrin D'Agostino, D.O., M.P.H.
Dr. Darrin D'Agostino is Chair of Internal Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, his Master of Public Health from the University of Connecticut, and his Bachelor of Science in psychology from Union College. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. He comes to the health science center from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where he served as director of osteopathic medical education and associate professor of clinical medicine; assistant director of medicine, Hartford Hospital, and program director of the osteopathic internal medicine residency program, among other positions. You may email Dr. D'Agostino to schedule an appointment.
Military Medicine
John Mills, D.O., M.S., M.P.H.
Dr. John Mills is board certified in Aerospace Medicine and Public Health. He is past president of the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine. He is a retired LTC in the U.S. Army and is a Master Flight Surgeon, Senior Pilot and Parachutist. Dr. Mills has worked for the Department of Justice and served as the Clinical Director of a Federal Medical Center. His M.S. degree is in Anatomy and his M.P.H. is in Health Planning and Administration. He received his D.O. degree from Michigan State University. His clinical activities center around radiation injuries, non-healing surgical wounds and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. He maintains correctional medicine credentials at Federal and County correctional facilities. You may contact Kim at 817.250.7911 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mills.
Neurology
Dr. William McIntosh is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine and Chief of the Neurology Division. Dr. McIntosh practices at the Patient Care Center located on the health science center campus. He was named a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine in the Neurology category. You may email Dr. McIntosh to schedule an appointment.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Dr. Ann E. Ranelle is a Fort Worth native who received her undergraduate degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. She attended medical school at Kansas City University of Medical and Biosciences and went on to complete her residency in ophthalmology at the Detroit Osteopathic Ophthalmology Consortium. She completed fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Children’s Hospital in Detroit. Dr. Ranelle is board certified and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. You may email Dr. Ranelle to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Brian D. Ranelle completed his fellowship in ophthalmology with Houston Eye Associates. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, the Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology, and the American College of Eye Surgeons. He is the Clinical Associate Professor at the UNT Health Science Center Surgery Department and is on the Board of Examiners of the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology. He has almost 30 years of refractive surgery including LASIK, PRK, EpiLASIK, LASEK, CK, RK, ALK, as well as the CrystaLens, ReStor and ReZoom implants. You may email Dale to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ranelle.
Dr. H. William Ranelle is a board certified diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology with outstanding credentials. He was the first physician in Fort Worth to perform the modern cataract implant which has become the standard of practice for cataract removal. He uses a common-sense approach with his patients ensuring confidence and trust while utilizing state-of-the-art treatments for both surgical and non-surgical conditions. In 2003, Dr. Ranelle was awarded the Humanitarian Service Award from the American College of Ophthalmology. A founder of Alliance for Sight, Dr. Ranelle takes regular mission trips to underprivileged countries to help those in need of vision care. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology, and certified by the American Board of Eye Surgery. You may email Dr. Ranelle to schedule an appointment.
Orthopaedics
Dr. Russell Wagner graduated from UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and began residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He then completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and opened his private practice in Fort Worth in 1993. Dr. Wagner was named Physician of the Year by John Peter Smith Health Network in 2009 and by Harris Methodist Hospital in 1999. He is Associate Professor of Orthopaedics at UNTHSC and sees patients at the PCC on campus. Dr. Wagner teaches orthopaedics to medical and physician assistant students, as well as JPS residents. He has been named a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. You may contact Karen at 817.735.2900 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wagner.
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Dr. Russell Gamber is Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, as well as a nationally recognized speaker for distinctively osteopathic treatment and research. His scholastic and research interests include manipulative medicine applied to acute and chronic conditions in the adult population, public health, and health policy. He has been named a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. You may email Dr. Gamber to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Kendi Hensel is a 1998 graduate of the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She specializes in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Dr. Hensel is the director of the NMM/OMM residency programs, and works with the national Osteopathic Research Center as investigator and treatment provider on several clinical research studies. You may email Dr. Hensel to schedule an appointment.
Otorhinolaryngology/Oro-Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Gerald Friedman graduated from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa in 1970. He completed a rotating internship at Botsford-Zieger Hospitals the following year. He then pursued General Surgery at Botsford-Zieger Hospitals. In 1972, he entered an Otorhinolaryngology/Oro-Facial Plastic Surgery Program at Martin Place Hospitals which he completed in 1975. Dr. Friedman currently serves as the Medical Director of the Physician Assistant Studies Program for the School of Health Professions at the University of North Texas Health Science Center as well as the Simulation Lab Coordinator for TCOM. You may email Dr. Friedman to schedule an appointment.
Pathology
Dr. Lori M. Wasson specializes in pathology. She is a 1989 graduate of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNT Health Science Center. She currently practices at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. She has over 19 years of experience. You may email Dr. Wasson to schedule an appointment.
Pediatrics
Dr. Toyya Goodrich serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics. She graduated from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. She has been at the health science center since 2002 and works at the Bluebonnet Pediatric Clinic in Fort Worth. You may email Dr. Goodrich to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Sarah Matches is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. She graduated from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989. She trained at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio and is board certified in pediatrics. Dr. Matches practices at the Patient Care Center on the UNTHSC campus. You may email her to schedule an appointment.
Preventive Medicine
John Mills, D.O., M.S., M.P.H.
Dr. John Mills is board certified in Aerospace Medicine and Public Health. He is past president of the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine. He is a retired LTC in the U.S. Army and is a Master Flight Surgeon, Senior Pilot and Parachutist. Dr. Mills has worked for the Department of Justice and served as the Clinical Director of a Federal Medical Center. His M.S. degree is in Anatomy and his M.P.H. is in Health Planning and Administration. He received his D.O. degree from Michigan State University. His clinical activities center around radiation injuries, non-healing surgical wounds and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. He maintains correctional medicine credentials at Federal and County correctional facilities. You may contact Kim at 817.250.7911 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mills.
Psychiatry
Dr. Alan Podawiltz is the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Acting Dean, and Chairman and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Behavioral Health & Neuroscience at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He has been named a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. You may email Dr. Podawiltz to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Scott Winter is Director of the Psychiatric Residency Training Program at John Peter Smith Hospital and is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UNTHSC. He has boards in forensic psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry and addiction medicine, in addition to general psychiatry. Dr. Winter is a recipient of the Nancy Roeske Award for excellence in medical student education as well as the Irma Bland Award for excellence in resident education, and was recognized as a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. He is a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. You may email Dr. Winter to schedule an appointment.
Radiology
Dr. John Meehan completed his radiology residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center and his pediatric radiology fellowship at Children's Medical Center of Dallas. Additionally, he completed a residency program in pediatrics at Children's Medical Center of Dayton while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Meehan practices at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, specializing in diagnostic radiology. You may call Dr. Meehan at 817.927.1150 to schedule an appointment; Christine Key will assist you.
Rheumatology
Dr. R. Larry Marshall earned his degree from the University of Tennessee. After completing most of his training at John Peter Smith Hospital, Methodist Hospital of Dallas and the Naval Hospital in San Diego, Dr. Marshall joined the University of North Texas Health Science Center in 2005. He holds the position of Associate Professor of Medicine; Division of Rheumatology. He was recently named a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. You may email Dr. Marshall to schedule an appointment.
Rural Medicine
Dr. John Bowling is Professor and Assistant Dean for Rural Medicine, and Director of the Division of Rural Medicine at UNTHSC. Dr. Bowling graduated from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. His research interests include cancer prevention, detection and control, medical curriculum development and rural health. You may email Dr. Bowling to schedule an appointment.
Sports Medicine
Dr. Robert Suter is a 2001 graduate of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship and residency training at Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth. Currently, he practices at the Family Medicine and Sports Medicine Center at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas. You may contact Yvette at 214.947.5420 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Suter.
Urology
Dr. Todd Young is a 1995 graduate of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He sees patients at the Texas Center for Urology in Fort Worth.
Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine
John Mills, D.O., M.S., M.P.H.
Dr. John Mills is board certified in Aerospace Medicine and Public Health. He is past president of the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine. He is a retired LTC in the U.S. Army and is a Master Flight Surgeon, Senior Pilot and Parachutist. Dr. Mills has worked for the Department of Justice and served as the Clinical Director of a Federal Medical Center. His M.S. degree is in Anatomy and his M.P.H. is in Health Planning and Administration. He received his D.O. degree from Michigan State University. His clinical activities center around radiation injuries, non-healing surgical wounds and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. He maintains correctional medicine credentials at Federal and County correctional facilities. You may contact Kim at 817.250.7911 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mills.
