Team - Tapia Clinic https://tapiaclinic.com Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:52:12 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://tapiaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cropped-fev-icon-1-32x32.png Team - Tapia Clinic https://tapiaclinic.com 32 32 Dr. Ashfaq Tapia https://tapiaclinic.com/team/dr-ashfaq-tapia/ https://tapiaclinic.com/team/dr-ashfaq-tapia/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:20:01 +0000 https://rehabify.themeht.com/?post_type=team&p=744 Dr. Tapia has 15+ years of experience in Internal Medicine and sees patients 18 and above in their clinic in Paris, Texas.

He received his medical degree from the University of Mumbai in 1997. He went on to complete his training in General Surgery in 2000 and was awarded the M.S. degree. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York in 2008.

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He is well known in Paris as a compassionate and competent physician- and routinely deals with patients with multiple complex medical problems.

On a personal note Dr. Tapia was born and raised in Mumbai, India. He is very proficient in the field of information technology and uses it to constantly modernize his practice of medicine. He also enjoys a wide variety of cuisines and music.

Clinical Focus
  • Geriatric Care
  • Office Procedures
  • Diabetes Care

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS),
    University of Mumbai – 1997
  • M.S. General Surgery – University of Mumbai – 2000
  • Medical Degree – Internal Medicine – Rochester, New York – 2008

Active Community Privileges

  • Paris Regional Medical Center – Paris, Texas
  • Baylor Scott & White – McKinney, Texas
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]]> https://tapiaclinic.com/team/dr-ashfaq-tapia/feed/ 0 744 Dr. Alefia Tapia https://tapiaclinic.com/team/dr-alefia-tapia/ https://tapiaclinic.com/team/dr-alefia-tapia/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:19:06 +0000 https://rehabify.themeht.com/?post_type=team&p=741 Dr. Tapia has practiced in Internal Medicine for over 12 years. She's also been serving patients 18 years and older in Paris, Texas since 2010.

She received her Medical Degree from the University of Mumbai in 2003. Afterward she went on to complete her Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York in 2007. She also procured the prestigious Libby Pulsifer Award for the best Resident with a focus for Primary Care during her Residency.

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Dr. Alefia Tapia is a very thorough and empathetic physician who puts her patients care and health first.

In addition she was born and raised in Mumbai, India, but enjoys being in the small town of Paris for its family friendly atmosphere. She also loves traveling, reading and spending time with her kids.

Clinical Focus
  • Diabetes Care
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – University of Mumbai – 2003
  • Medical Degree – Rochester General Hospital – 2007
  • Member of the Lamar – Delta County Chapter of Texas Medical Association

Active Community Privileges

  • Paris Regional Medical Center – Paris, Texas
  • Baylor Scott & White – McKinney, Texas
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]]> https://tapiaclinic.com/team/dr-alefia-tapia/feed/ 0 741 Diakhomba Diaby https://tapiaclinic.com/team/diakhomba-diaby/ https://tapiaclinic.com/team/diakhomba-diaby/#respond Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:09:05 +0000 https://rehabify.themeht.com/?post_type=team&p=2648 Diakhomba Diaby has experience in numerous areas of medicine and over 9 years experience with Internal Medicine.

She received her BSN in Nursing in 2007 from Texas Women's University. She has worked for major hospitals in the Dallas Forth Worth area such as Parkland, UT Southwestern and Baylor. She completed her Masters Degree at Walden in 2017 and has been working at Tapia Internal Medicine Clinic, PLLC since then seeing patients 18 and older.

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Diakhomba Diaby is a very compassionate and caring provider who is an integral part of our team here at Tapia Internal Medicine Clinic, PLLC.

Also, Diakhomba was born and raised in Senegal in West Africa. She has a passion for taking care of people which lead her to her nursing career. She enjoys spending time with family, going to the movies and just staying home to relax and watch some TV.

Clinical Focus
  • Annual Wellness Visits
  • Orthopedics
  • Neurology

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Science, Dallas County Community Colleges – 2003-2005
  • Bachelor in Science of Nursing, Texas Woman's University – 2005-2007
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Walden University – 2015-2017
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]]> https://tapiaclinic.com/team/diakhomba-diaby/feed/ 0 2648 Ashlyn Petty https://tapiaclinic.com/team/ashlyn-petty/ https://tapiaclinic.com/team/ashlyn-petty/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:19:43 +0000 https://rehabify.themeht.com/?post_type=team&p=743 Ashlyn has been a practicing nurse in Lamar and Red River Counties for the past 9 years. During this time, she has gained valuable experience in an array of clinical settings including inpatient medical/surgical, emergency and intensive care, home health, long-term acute care, and case management.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2011 and returned to UT Tyler to complete her Master’s in 2019.

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She has since joined Tapia Internal Medicine as the newest healthcare provider. She is passionate in providing a holistic approach to healthcare which focuses on prevention and health promotion.

Ashlyn enjoys reading, spending time outside, relaxing with family, and being a mom to two boys. She is a member of Texas Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Nurse Practioners.

Clinical Focus
  • Women's Health
  • Hypertension and Diabetes Management
  • Health Promotion

Qualifications

  • Associates of Science, Tyler Junior College - 2008-2009
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Tyler - 2009-2011
  • Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Tyler - 2016-2019
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]]> https://tapiaclinic.com/team/ashlyn-petty/feed/ 0 743 Kelsey Haley https://tapiaclinic.com/team/kelsey-haley/ https://tapiaclinic.com/team/kelsey-haley/#respond Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:19:23 +0000 https://rehabify.themeht.com/?post_type=team&p=742 Kelsey Haley comes with more than 8 years of experience as a registered nurse in the acute care setting including cardiac step-down, intensive care unit, emergency department, and cardiac cath lab.

Kelsey was born and raised in Paris, Texas. She graduated from Paris Junior College in 2013 with her Associates Degree of Nursing. She then received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2017 from the University of Texas in Arlington.

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Later she pursued and graduated with a Masters of Science in Nursing/family nurse practitioner in 2019.

She is passionate about serving her community, and being able to utilize the knowledge that so many professionals have shared with her over the years. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, and outdoor activities. She is currently a member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and Texas Nurse Practitioners.

Clinical Focus
  • Cardiovascular disease Management
  • Pulmonary disease Management
  • Diabetes Care

Qualifications

  • Associates of Science in Nursing, Paris Junior College: 2011- 2013
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington- 2015-2017
  • Master of Science/Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Texas at Tyler-2017- 2019
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]]> https://tapiaclinic.com/team/kelsey-haley/feed/ 0 742 Lauren Travillion https://tapiaclinic.com/team/lauren-travillion/ https://tapiaclinic.com/team/lauren-travillion/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 10:20:54 +0000 https://rehabify.themeht.com/?post_type=team&p=746 Lauren has been in the medical field practicing in Red River County and Lamar County for the last 9 years. During this time, she has gained a wide variety of experience including intensive and emergency care medicine, inpatient acute care, and 5+ years of experience in family medicine.

Lauren received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from A&M University in 2015. She then pursued her Master's Degree at University of Texas at Tyler. She completed her studies in 2018 and has been serving Lamar County since that time.

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Lauren is very passionate in providing a holistic approach, encompassing preventative medicine and health care promotion.

Lauren enjoys spending time outdoors, gardening, fitness, reading, and being the mother of her two busy girls. She is a member of Texas Nurse Practitioner and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Clinical Focus
  • Intensive and Emergency Care Medicine
  • Inpatient Acute Care
  • Family Medicine

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, A&M University - 2015
  • Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Tyler - 2018
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]]> https://tapiaclinic.com/team/lauren-travillion/feed/ 0 746 Austin Cunningham https://tapiaclinic.com/team/austin-cunningham/ https://tapiaclinic.com/team/austin-cunningham/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:33:52 +0000 https://tapiaclinic.com/?post_type=team&p=12388 Austin brings more than 15 years of experience in the medical field, with a background spanning emergency medicine, home health, intensive care, healthcare administration, and nursing education.

Austin was born and raised in the Paris, Texas area and is a graduate of Paris High School. He earned his Associate Degree in Nursing from Paris Junior College in 2011.

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He later received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Midwestern State University in 2021 and went on to complete his Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2026.
 
Austin is passionate about providing thorough, patient-centered care and building lasting relationships with the community he grew up in. His diverse clinical background, from bedside critical care to healthcare leadership and education, gives him a well-rounded, detail-oriented approach to caring for patients.
 
He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, staying active through fitness and weightlifting, and being outdoors. He is a member of the Texas Nurse Practitioners association.
 
Clinical Focus
  • Family Medicine
  • Emergency & Critical Care
  • Preventive & Chronic Disease Management

Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) – University of Texas at Tyler (2026)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Midwestern State University (2021)
  • Associate Degree in Nursing – Paris Junior College (2011)
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]]> https://tapiaclinic.com/team/austin-cunningham/feed/ 0 12388 Heather Ray https://tapiaclinic.com/team/heather-ray/ https://tapiaclinic.com/team/heather-ray/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:33:31 +0000 https://tapiaclinic.com/?post_type=team&p=12457 Heather is the Practice Manager at Tapia Internal Medicine Clinic. She single-handedly and passionately manages all practice operations from administrative to clinical to making sure patients receive the best possible care, and our providers can focus on practicing medicine.
She is committed to creating an environment where patients feel cared for, employees feel supported, and the practice can continue to grow while providing high-quality, compassionate care to the community.

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Heather received her MBA at University of Texas at Tyler. In addition, she is a Certified Medical Office Manager and a Nationally Registered Medical Assistant.  She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and the Medical Group Management Association.
 
Heather is married and has 3 grown boys. When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, (especially her grandbabies), shopping and working out.  She is an avid bowhunter and enjoys spending time outdoors.
Clinical Focus
  • Clinical Operations & Practice Management
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Care Coordination & Patient Support

Qualifications

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – University of Texas at Tyler
  • Certified Medical Office Manager
  • Nationally Registered Medical Assistant
  • Member – Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
  • Member – National Society of Leadership and Success
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