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A. Christopher Stage, is a board-certified urologist in Athens. He strives to ensure his patients are well-educated on their condition, treatment options and potential outcomes. “I want the patient to feel they are adequately informed and empowered to make their own decisions regarding their care. I feel this ultimately leads to more trust, and the ability to have reasonable expectations.” 

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"Meagan Smith is a family nurse practitioner at UT Health East Texas Physicians in Mt. Pleasant, who believes that nursing has always been her calling. “Both of my grandmothers, my mother and my cousin are nurses.”

Believing that prevention is the key to each patient’s health, Smith’s goal is to partner with the patient and come up with a game plan that suits their needs and goals to help them live their best life.

Eric Reed, DO, FAOCO, is a board certified otolaryngologist (ENT) at UT Health East Texas Physicians in Mt. Pleasant, Pittsburg and Quitman. Reed focuses on treating the whole patient. “I try to counsel as extensively as possible so the patient and family understand. I view the patient as the most important member of the healthcare team.

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Dr. Beverly Waddleton is a primary care physician and practices at our UT Health East Texas Physicians Quitman location. For more information, please visit https://uthealtheasttexasdoctors.com/

"Enrique “Ricky” Quiambao, RN, FNP-C, is a certified family nurse practitioner who sees patients of all ages in  Quitman. He has developed a style of care built on trust. “I like to spend time talking with patients so they have the information necessary to make better healthcare decisions. It’s not about the provider telling the patient what to do. We have to work together as a team.”

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"Jill Quiambao, RN, FNP-C, is a certified family nurse practitioner, who practices at UT Health East Texas Physicians Quitman. Compassion is her goal in treating every patient. “Patients come in feeling at their worst. I want them to know that even the smallest complaint will be treated with the utmost respect and diligence. I am completely dedicated to the health of the community.”

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Saima Zafar, MD, MBA, is a board-certified cardiologist who sees patients at UT Health East Texas Physicians Athens. “I was always very fascinated with the heart and the many ways it can be impacted with different ailments, whether it is an abnormal heart rhythm, a blocked artery, weak heart muscle or malfunctioning valves. There is so much satisfaction in helping people with heart disease.”

Lisa Trawick is a family nurse practitioner who sees patients of all ages at UT Health East Texas Physicians in Rusk. “My care philosophy is to treat every patient as a unique individual. I partner with each patient to provide comprehensive, costeffective care.”

David A. Andreone, DPM, DABPM, is a board-certified podiatrist, who practices at UT Health North Campus Tyler. As a foot specialist, he focuses on biomechanical exams and treatment of complex foot deformities, surgery, diabetic wound care, limb salvage and foot dermatology.