Dr. Bellos is a native Texan born in San Antonio, Tx. He received his undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston, Texas and completed his undergraduate medical education at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston as well. He performed his Internal Medicine training at Tulane University Affiliate Hospital and served as Chief Internal Medicine Resident. He completed his Infectious Diseases Fellowship at the University of Miami School of Medicine and subsequently joined the medical school faculty in the Infectious Diseases/ HIV Division.
Dr. Bellos moved to Dallas in 1991 where he joined Dr. Kevin Murphy in private practice. Dr. Bellos has been caring for HIV impacted individuals since 1981 at the inception of the Montrose Clinic in Houston and was subsequently on of the founders of the NO AIDS Task Force in New Orleans during his residency at Tulane.
Dr. Batlle is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment and corrective surgery of the spine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago, and completed his internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, followed by a neurosurgical residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, a distinguished spinal cord injury trauma center.
Dr. Batlle also is an accomplished author and lecturer with publications appearing in various medical journals. He has lectured on a wide range of neurosurgical and spinal topics.
Dr. Grays is a Board Certified General Surgeon dedicated to ensuring patients receive the safest and most effective care. As a Fellow of the American Board of Surgery, he continuously demonstrates his commitment to advanced education and remaining current in his field.
At Dr. Grays' practice, excellence in surgical care is our promise. Our entire team from the clinical staff to the office personnel shares this commitment to delivering superior service. We understand that surgery brings unique concerns, and we are dedicated to listening to each patient and fully addressing them with the utmost care.
Dr Steven M Pounders is a Dallas native and graduated from Hillcrest High School and Austin College, specializing in General Science and German. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including Baylor University Medical Center, Clements Hospital at UTSW and Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, and has received numerous awards for his work, including for his service to the LGBTQ+ community and his role as an HIV specialist. He served as medical director for the Resource Center of Dallas for 29 years. In 2017 he joined MDVIP and enjoys practicing personalized concierge medicine.
One of Dr. Pounders' patients was Ron Woodruff who started the Dallas Buyers Club to import and smuggle medications from other countries to sell to AIDS patients. Mr. Woodruff was the focus of the screenplay and subsequent movie of the same title starring Matthew McConaughey. Dr. Pounders served as Mr. Woodruff's physician, as well as the primary physician for many of the club's patients, treating them with evidence-based standards. medicine. For movie purposes, Dr. Pounders is portrayed by Jennifer Garner's Dr. Eve Saks.
Dr. Azeem is a Board-certified Physiatrist with fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Pain Management. With a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes, she specializes in treating a wide range of conditions, including spine disorders, musculoskeletal injuries, neurologic conditions, and sports-related injuries. Dr. Azeem’s expertise covers everything from chronic neck and back pain to joint pain, tendinopathies, and neuropathies.
Dr. Susana Lazarte is a Board-Certified Infectious Diseases physician withspecialized expertise in HIV, sexual health, travel medicine, and general infectious diseases. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru, and completed her Internal Medicine residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital. She went on to pursue an Infectious Diseases fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, including an additional year of advanced training in HIV care.
Dr. Lazarte joins us after 10 years as faculty at UT Southwestern, where she dedicated most of her career to caring for people living with HIV and AIDS. She remains deeply engaged in the North Texas community, advocating for health equity and expanding access to HIV and STI prevention and treatment services. In recognition of her contributions, she received a Service Award on World AIDS Day 2024 from the Dallas County Health Department and the local HIV community. An empathic clinician and firm believer in patient-centered care, Dr. Lazarte emphasizes shared decision-making and building long-term, trusting relationships with her patients. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dog and sharing her love of soccer with her son.
Dr. Kushwaha is board-certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience. His practice is dedicated to helping patients achieve lasting health and wellness through evidence-based, personalized medicine. He has great experience in the management of complex medical conditions and is well versed on the latest cutting-edge medical care as well as proven traditional treatments.
Erin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and joined Dr Pounders’ group in 2019. Prior to her advanced practice career, she spent eight years in Emergency Medicine as a Registered Nurse where she found a passion for caring for patients with chronic health conditions. Erin interned with Dr Pounders which inspired her to pursue her AAHIV Specialist certification as well. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Ryan Lomeda, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is a dedicated and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. With a strong clinical background in family medicine, primary care, acute care, HIV prevention and treatment.
Throughout his, Ryan Lomeda has been recognized for building strong patient relationships, promoting health education, and advocating for accessible, high-quality care. He is experienced in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Ryan Lomeda holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman's University and maintains national board certification through the AANP. Passionate about continual learning, he remains actively engaged in professional development and stays current with best practices and advancements in the field.
Driven by a commitment to improving community health, Ryan Lomeda strives to empower every patient with the knowledge, support, and resources needed to achieve their highest level of wellness.
Jessica Chu, MPH, PA-C, grew up in Greenville, MS. She made her way to Texas to attend Southern Methodist University and graduated in 2015 Cum Laude with a degree in Biological Sciences. She graduated in 2017 with a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center and then went on to earn her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2019. She is credentialed by the American Academy of HIV Medicine as an HIV Specialist. Jessica strives to provide open, collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based care to her patients. Her interests include community advocacy and education, HIV medicine, disease prevention, and chronic care management. In her free time, she enjoys international travel, cooking, trying new restaurants, rose gardening, and spending time with her two rat terriers.
At Texas Specialty Clinic, we believe that all patients deserve the best treatment strategies available to manage their illness and maintain good health, regardless of economic background. Our collaboration applies leading-edge marketing tactics, compelling community-focused campaigns, and continuous outreach efforts to improve quality care outcomes in underserved communities.
Our clinical collaboration demands the highest standard of care to our patients. This involves the physical and emotional aspects of each patient entrusted to our care. Texas Specialty Clinic remains focused on improving the quality of patient care and making the experience of receiving specialized care services humane and respectful to each person.
