Candace Estevis, PA-C
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Physician Assistant “I was born and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, and I graduated from Holliday High School. I then moved to Abilene to attend Hardin Simmons University as a first-generation college student. I graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Public Health while working as a medical […]
Adrian Palos, PA-C
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Physician Assistant “I was born and raised in Fort Worth and did my undergraduate work in athletic training and sports medicine at Hardin-Simmons University. It was during my time at HSU that I discovered my passion for patient care and musculoskeletal science. After my time at HSU, I served as the head athletic trainer for […]
Dustin Allen, PA-C
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Physician Assistant “I was born right here in Abilene, Texas and I am a graduate of Wylie High School. I have always had a strong passion for medicine and initially started my PA career at a Transplant Center in Shreveport, LA. My family and I moved back home to Abilene in 2015 after the birth […]
Branon Brady, PA-C
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Physician Assistant Bio “I was born and raised in Abilene, Texas. After graduating from Wylie High School, I attended Abilene Christian University graduating with honors with a Bachelor of Science in biology. I worked in a hospital following graduation and I decided to further my education at Texas Tech University where I obtained my Master’s […]
Lacey Clawson, DPM, FACFAS
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Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Our doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is able to treat a wide range of conditions that affect the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Dr. Clawson is a member of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TPMA), the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and a fellow of the American College of Foot […]
Dale A. Funk, M.D.
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Orthopedic Surgery “I understand athletes because I have been around sports my entire life. I understand the 10-year-old that is frustrated with a broken leg, the high school senior with a season-ending knee injury, and a 45-year-old that is struggling training for a marathon. I understand why they love playing their sport … why they […]
Samuel S. Maroney, D.O.
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Orthopedic Surgery “I never thought as a student athlete at Abilene Christian University, I would someday have the opportunity as a physician to come back and serve the people of the Big Country. Through many changes in the plan, the Lord has brought us back to Abilene, and I feel privileged to help take care […]
Clifford L. DePrang, M.D.
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Orthopedic Surgery Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery “Since I can remember, I wanted to be an astronaut. This passion led me to a career as an aerospace engineer. While working at NASA, I learned that earning an M.D. would help me to attain my dream of becoming an astronaut. As I proceeded […]