Dr. Rabiah Zafar received her bachelor's degree from University of California at Berkeley, followed by a medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona, California. She completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital/Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she was a chief resident. After completing her residency, Dr. Zafar worked in Northeast Texas at Tyler Family Circle of Care. She is an active member of many medical societies including the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Dr. Zafar recently relocated to the Richmond-Rosenberg area and is eager to serve women residing in Fort Bend and surrounding counties. Dr. Rabiah Zafar is excited to be a part of a great team at AccessHealth. In her spare time Dr. Rabiah Zafar enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and traveling. She enjoys giving back to her community and participating in many volunteer activities.
Rachel Gotip
NP
Adult
About Rachel Gotip
Rachel Gotip has lived in many places including New Jersey, Ohio, but has lived in Texas since she was 8 years old. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology/chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and her Master’s in Nursing (Women’s Health NP) degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her clinical training with the Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital. Rachel has been a Nurse Practitioner since 2019. She provides a full range of gynecological and obstetrical care, including but not limited to prenatal visits, well-woman exams, STD testing, menstrual issues, and in-office procedures like Endometrial and Vulvar Biopsies, IUD, and Nexplanon removals and inserts. Rachel also precepts local nursing students in her free time. Rachel is married. Her hobbies include youth mentorship at her church and traveling the world with her husband.
Languages English
Almas Zane
MD, FAAP
Pediatric
About Me
When I am not with my little pediatric patients, I spend every moment I get with my loving husband and our two sons.
Area of Interest/Service
Services provided include well child checks from birth to 18 years of age, sports physicals, pre-op physicals, scoliosis screening, vision and hearing screening. Services also include newborn care, premature baby care, ADHD, obesity management, adolescent health.
Education
Pediatrics residency at Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, New York
Languages You Speak
English, Hindi
Location
Stafford
Caroline Omori
FNP-BC
Adult
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Spend all my time with my daughter.
Area of Interest/Service: HIV
Education: MSN
Languages you speak: English, Swahili
Services: Adult Care
Location: Missouri City
Gloria Craft
LPC, LMFT
Behavioral
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Spend time with my family & writing children’s poems.
Area of Interest/Service: Clinical Psychotherapist
Education: MS Psychology
Board Certification(s): Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Languages you speak: English and Spanish
Services: Behavioral Health
Location: Brookshire
Jaime B. O’Byrne
SBIRT & Mat
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Read, Mountain biking, walk, strategy video games.
Area of Interest/Service: Substance use counselor.
Education: Universidad Leonardo Da-Vinci (El Salvador), Stratford Institute, S.U.D. specialist, computer repair.
Languages you speak: English and conversational Spanish
Services: Dental
Location: Stafford
Fanta Hardwell
SBIRT
SBIRT & Mat
Hobby/something you do outside of work: I spend most of my free time with my children I have two in college and one completing his senior year in high school. I am passionate about healthy parent child relationships and I use every conversation and every encounter with my children to build and maintain lines of open communication.
Area of Interest/Service: I have a passion to work with individual with co-occurring disorders. Assisting them in building a balanced healthier lifestyle; while advocating for an increase in government programs that fill the gap in services for low-income individuals who suffer from mental illness and substance use disorders without access to healthcare.
Education: Associates in Arts at Houston Community College 2013, Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at The University of Houston Downtown 2017, presently completing my Masters’ Degree in Clinical Social Work at Walden University anticipated graduation date June 2021.
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, traveling and playing golf. We’re also huge Texans and Astros fans.
Area of Interest/Service: Restorative Dentistry, TMJ and Full Mouth Reconstruction
Education: UT-School of Dentistry Houston, TX
Languages you speak: English and Spanish
Services: Dental
Location:Stafford
Kateline Pham
FNP-C
Adult
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Love to travel, read, and spend time with my families.
Area of Interest/Service: Acute and Chronic disease and HIV/PREP/PEP
Education: Master of Science of Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
Languages you speak: Vietnamese and English
Services: Adult Care
Location: Richmond
Martha Mejia
Adult
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Gardening, very involved in church activities/women’s conferences. Enjoy playing board games with family and friends.
Area of Interest/Service: Children and Adults
Education: MSN
Board Certification(s): Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Certification received by AANP
Languages you speak: English and Spanish
Services: Adult Care
Location: Brookshire
Son Duong
Adult
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Exercise, Reading
Area of Interest/Service: Family Medicine
Education: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (MD)
Board Certification(s): American Board of Family Medicine
Languages you speak: English and Vietnamese
Services: Adult Care
Location: Richmond
Suzanne Campbell
RN CPNP
Pediatric
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Training and running half marathons
Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing
Board Certification(s): Certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Languages you speak: English
Services: Pediatrics
Location: Richmond
Tahira Zaidi
DO
Pediatric
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Traveling, reading, family time
Area of Interest/Service: Nutrition, Obesity and Behavioral Health
Education: Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
Board Certification(s): Board Certified in Pediatrician
Hobby/something you do outside of work: I love to do CrossFit and spend my time outdoors. I love to ride my bike and spend my time being as active as possible. I like to explore new places and try new foods.
Area of Interest/Service: Primary Care Social Worker
Education: Master of Social Work
Board Certification(s): License Clinical Social Worker
Languages you speak: English and Spanish
Services: Behavioral Health
Location: Missouri City
Charissa Davis
M.Ed., LPC
Behavioral
About Charissa
Charissa was born and raised in Houston, Texas, but lived in New Orleans, Louisisana while earning her undergraduate degree from Dillard University. She completed her Master's degree from the University of Houston. She pursued her LPC license and Counseling Supervisor certificate with the State of Texas's Licensing Board of Professional Counselors. Since 2004, Charissa has served in various roles for the mental health and social service fields. Charissa is a member of the Texas Counseling Association, ACU JEDI Committee, and pledged with the first Africa-American Sorority in the U.S. Charissa enjoys therapeutic interventions and education targeting trauma, depression, empowerment, and women's issues. Charissa is married and enjoying the never-ending adventures of being a mom, likes decorating for events, eating good food, and listening to live music.
Languages
English
Simi James
NP
Adult
About Simi James
Simi James is a board-certified advanced practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) and graduate of Walden University. She sees patients from 13 years old and up. Simi has a special interest in wellness and preventive medicine with an emphasis on early detection and treatment of various chronic diseases. In Practice since 2021 with Family Practice, Simi diagnoses and manages acute and chronic medical conditions, develops treatment plans, evaluates test results, does PAP smear, and wellness exams. Simi is happily married and has three children. Her hobbies include cooking and camping with the family.
Languages English and Malayalam
Melanie DeGroot
M.D.
Pediatric
About Dr. DeGroot
Dr. Melanie DeGroot, who grew up in IL, received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Illinois in Urbana, IL, and her medical degree in 1987 from The University of Health Sciences from The Chicago Medical School (now known as The Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine & Science) in North Chicago, IL. She completed her Pediatric residency with the U.S. Air Force at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. DeGroot has been practicing since 1990. She spent 4 years overseas with the U.S. Air Force taking care of children of servicemen and women in both inpatient and outpatient settings, followed by an additional year at Maxwell Air Force Base in Maryland. She then separated from the Air Force and moved to Pennsylvania where she practiced inpatient and outpatient pediatrics for 18 years before relocating to Texas. Dr. DeGroot is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and provides a full range of pediatric care from newborn until high school graduation, including well exams, sports physicals, and acute care visits. Dr. DeGroot is married and resides in Katy, Texas. She is the mother of twins, both of whom are in college. Her hobbies include reading a variety of books, experimenting with new recipes, along with hiking and biking on the weekends.
Languages English
LaCindy DelValle
M.D., FAAP
Pediatric
About Dr. LaCindy DelValle
Dr. LaCindy DelValle, who grew up in East Texas, earned her undergraduate degree from Prairie View A&M University and her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). She chose to complete her residency at the University of Oklahoma as it allowed her to expand her scope of practice to urban, suburban, and rural communities. In practice since 2003, Dr. DelValle is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Board Certified in the field of Pediatrics. She provides a full range of services for pediatric patients from birth through age 18 years. Dr. DelValle is married and the mother of 2 children. Her hobbies include dancing, cycling, and fitness.
Languages English and Spanish
Rabiah Zafar
Richmond, TX
77469
Rachel Gotip
Adult
Almas Zane
Stafford, TX
77469
Pediatric
Caroline Omori
Missouri City, TX
77469
Adult
Gloria Craft
Brookshire, TX
77423
Behavioral
Jaime B. O’Byrne
Richmond, TX
SBIRT & Mat
Cheryl Casser
Stafford, TX
77477
Dental
Fanta Hardwell
Richmond, TX
77469
SBIRT & Mat
Joanna Rodriguez
Richmond, TX
77469
Adult
Juan Carlos Martinez
Stafford, TX
77477
Dental
Kateline Pham
Richmond, TX
77469
Adult
Martha Mejia
Brookshire, TX
77423
Adult
Son Duong
Richmond, TX
77469
Adult
Suzanne Campbell
Richmond, TX
77469
Pediatric
Tahira Zaidi
Stafford, TX
77477
Pediatric
Yaqueline Paredes
Missouri City, TX
77489
Behavioral
Charissa Davis
Richmond, TX
77469
Behavioral
Simi James
Missouri City
77489
Adult
Melanie DeGroot
Richmond, TX
77469
Pediatric
LaCindy DelValle
Missouri City, TX
77489
Pediatric
Rabiah Zafar
D.O.
About Dr. Rabiah Zafar
Dr. Rabiah Zafar received her bachelor's degree from University of California at Berkeley, followed by a medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona, California. She completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital/Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she was a chief resident. After completing her residency, Dr. Zafar worked in Northeast Texas at Tyler Family Circle of Care. She is an active member of many medical societies including the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Dr. Zafar recently relocated to the Richmond-Rosenberg area and is eager to serve women residing in Fort Bend and surrounding counties. Dr. Rabiah Zafar is excited to be a part of a great team at AccessHealth. In her spare time Dr. Rabiah Zafar enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and traveling. She enjoys giving back to her community and participating in many volunteer activities.
Rachel Gotip
NP
adult
About Rachel Gotip
Rachel Gotip has lived in many places including New Jersey, Ohio, but has lived in Texas since she was 8 years old. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology/chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and her Master’s in Nursing (Women’s Health NP) degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her clinical training with the Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital. Rachel has been a Nurse Practitioner since 2019. She provides a full range of gynecological and obstetrical care, including but not limited to prenatal visits, well-woman exams, STD testing, menstrual issues, and in-office procedures like Endometrial and Vulvar Biopsies, IUD, and Nexplanon removals and inserts. Rachel also precepts local nursing students in her free time. Rachel is married. Her hobbies include youth mentorship at her church and traveling the world with her husband.
Languages English
Almas Zane
MD, FAAP
pediatric
About Me
When I am not with my little pediatric patients, I spend every moment I get with my loving husband and our two sons.
Area of Interest/Service
Services provided include well child checks from birth to 18 years of age, sports physicals, pre-op physicals, scoliosis screening, vision and hearing screening. Services also include newborn care, premature baby care, ADHD, obesity management, adolescent health.
Education
Pediatrics residency at Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, New York
Languages You Speak
English, Hindi
Location
Stafford
Caroline Omori
FNP-BC
adult
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Spend all my time with my daughter.
Area of Interest/Service: HIV
Education: MSN
Languages you speak: English, Swahili
Services: Adult Care
Location: Missouri City
Gloria Craft
LPC, LMFT
behavioral
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Spend time with my family & writing children’s poems.
Area of Interest/Service: Clinical Psychotherapist
Education: MS Psychology
Board Certification(s): Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Languages you speak: English and Spanish
Services: Behavioral Health
Location: Brookshire
Jaime B. O’Byrne
sbirt-mat
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Read, Mountain biking, walk, strategy video games.
Area of Interest/Service: Substance use counselor.
Education: Universidad Leonardo Da-Vinci (El Salvador), Stratford Institute, S.U.D. specialist, computer repair.
Languages you speak: English and conversational Spanish
Services: Dental
Location: Stafford
Fanta Hardwell
SBIRT
sbirt-mat
Hobby/something you do outside of work: I spend most of my free time with my children I have two in college and one completing his senior year in high school. I am passionate about healthy parent child relationships and I use every conversation and every encounter with my children to build and maintain lines of open communication.
Area of Interest/Service: I have a passion to work with individual with co-occurring disorders. Assisting them in building a balanced healthier lifestyle; while advocating for an increase in government programs that fill the gap in services for low-income individuals who suffer from mental illness and substance use disorders without access to healthcare.
Education: Associates in Arts at Houston Community College 2013, Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at The University of Houston Downtown 2017, presently completing my Masters’ Degree in Clinical Social Work at Walden University anticipated graduation date June 2021.
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, traveling and playing golf. We’re also huge Texans and Astros fans.
Area of Interest/Service: Restorative Dentistry, TMJ and Full Mouth Reconstruction
Education: UT-School of Dentistry Houston, TX
Languages you speak: English and Spanish
Services: Dental
Location:Stafford
Kateline Pham
FNP-C
adult
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Love to travel, read, and spend time with my families.
Area of Interest/Service: Acute and Chronic disease and HIV/PREP/PEP
Education: Master of Science of Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
Languages you speak: Vietnamese and English
Services: Adult Care
Location: Richmond
Martha Mejia
adult
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Gardening, very involved in church activities/women’s conferences. Enjoy playing board games with family and friends.
Area of Interest/Service: Children and Adults
Education: MSN
Board Certification(s): Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Certification received by AANP
Languages you speak: English and Spanish
Services: Adult Care
Location: Brookshire
Son Duong
adult
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Exercise, Reading
Area of Interest/Service: Family Medicine
Education: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (MD)
Board Certification(s): American Board of Family Medicine
Languages you speak: English and Vietnamese
Services: Adult Care
Location: Richmond
Suzanne Campbell
RN CPNP
pediatric
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Training and running half marathons
Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing
Board Certification(s): Certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Languages you speak: English
Services: Pediatrics
Location: Richmond
Tahira Zaidi
DO
pediatric
Hobby/something you do outside of work: Traveling, reading, family time
Area of Interest/Service: Nutrition, Obesity and Behavioral Health
Education: Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
Board Certification(s): Board Certified in Pediatrician
Hobby/something you do outside of work: I love to do CrossFit and spend my time outdoors. I love to ride my bike and spend my time being as active as possible. I like to explore new places and try new foods.
Area of Interest/Service: Primary Care Social Worker
Education: Master of Social Work
Board Certification(s): License Clinical Social Worker
Languages you speak: English and Spanish
Services: Behavioral Health
Location: Missouri City
Charissa Davis
M.Ed., LPC
behavioral
About Charissa
Charissa was born and raised in Houston, Texas, but lived in New Orleans, Louisisana while earning her undergraduate degree from Dillard University. She completed her Master's degree from the University of Houston. She pursued her LPC license and Counseling Supervisor certificate with the State of Texas's Licensing Board of Professional Counselors. Since 2004, Charissa has served in various roles for the mental health and social service fields. Charissa is a member of the Texas Counseling Association, ACU JEDI Committee, and pledged with the first Africa-American Sorority in the U.S. Charissa enjoys therapeutic interventions and education targeting trauma, depression, empowerment, and women's issues. Charissa is married and enjoying the never-ending adventures of being a mom, likes decorating for events, eating good food, and listening to live music.
Languages
English
Simi James
NP
adult
About Simi James
Simi James is a board-certified advanced practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) and graduate of Walden University. She sees patients from 13 years old and up. Simi has a special interest in wellness and preventive medicine with an emphasis on early detection and treatment of various chronic diseases. In Practice since 2021 with Family Practice, Simi diagnoses and manages acute and chronic medical conditions, develops treatment plans, evaluates test results, does PAP smear, and wellness exams. Simi is happily married and has three children. Her hobbies include cooking and camping with the family.
Languages English and Malayalam
Melanie DeGroot
M.D.
pediatric
About Dr. DeGroot
Dr. Melanie DeGroot, who grew up in IL, received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Illinois in Urbana, IL, and her medical degree in 1987 from The University of Health Sciences from The Chicago Medical School (now known as The Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine & Science) in North Chicago, IL. She completed her Pediatric residency with the U.S. Air Force at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. DeGroot has been practicing since 1990. She spent 4 years overseas with the U.S. Air Force taking care of children of servicemen and women in both inpatient and outpatient settings, followed by an additional year at Maxwell Air Force Base in Maryland. She then separated from the Air Force and moved to Pennsylvania where she practiced inpatient and outpatient pediatrics for 18 years before relocating to Texas. Dr. DeGroot is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and provides a full range of pediatric care from newborn until high school graduation, including well exams, sports physicals, and acute care visits. Dr. DeGroot is married and resides in Katy, Texas. She is the mother of twins, both of whom are in college. Her hobbies include reading a variety of books, experimenting with new recipes, along with hiking and biking on the weekends.
Languages English
LaCindy DelValle
M.D., FAAP
pediatric
About Dr. LaCindy DelValle
Dr. LaCindy DelValle, who grew up in East Texas, earned her undergraduate degree from Prairie View A&M University and her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). She chose to complete her residency at the University of Oklahoma as it allowed her to expand her scope of practice to urban, suburban, and rural communities. In practice since 2003, Dr. DelValle is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Board Certified in the field of Pediatrics. She provides a full range of services for pediatric patients from birth through age 18 years. Dr. DelValle is married and the mother of 2 children. Her hobbies include dancing, cycling, and fitness.
