Welcome New Providers

John McFate, MD – Plastic Surgery for Face, Skin, Breast and Body

Dr. McFate received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Texas A&M University and his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. He completed his internship in general surgery at Orlando Regional Healthcare in Orlando, Florida. Dr. McFate then completed a residency in general surgery and a residency in plastic surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital.

Dr. McFate is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has more than 10 years of experience providing plastic and reconstructive surgery in the Austin area. He specializes in all aspects of aesthetic plastic surgery for the face, body and breast, including surgical techniques for reconstruction of the breast.

He is accepting new patients at his office located at Shannon Clinic South 3 (3350 Executive Dr.). For more information or to make an appointment, call (325) 747-2880.

Faris Pacha, DO – Gastroenterology

Dr. Pacha received his undergraduate degree from Birmingham Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama and his medical degree from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, Alabama. He then completed his internal medicine residency and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Pacha is board certified as a gastroenterologist by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

He is accepting new patients at his office located at Shannon Clinic – West (4450 Sunset Dr.). For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (325) 747-2277 or visit Faris Pacha DO.

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Linda Carrillo, APRN, PMHNP-BC – Psychiatry

Linda received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Angelo State University and her Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. She is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and is a veteran of the United States Air Force.

She will be providing care at Shannon River Crest Hospital (1636 Hunters Glen Rd.). For more information, visit Linda Carrillo PMHNP-BC,APRN.

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Christian Douthit, MD – Orthopedic/Hand Surgery

Dr. Douthit received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Baylor University and the Baylor College of Medicine. He then completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas, and his externship in pediatric orthopedics at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He also completed his fellowship in hand surgery at the Hand Center of San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Douthit is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and joins Shannon from Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Dr. Douthit is accepting new patients at his office, located at Shannon Clinic – West (4450 Sunset Dr.). For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (325) 747-2292 or visit Christian Douthit MD.

Olakumbi Otulana, DO – GI Hospitalist

Dr. Otulana received her undergraduate degree from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. She then earned her post-baccalaureate degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania, and her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Otulana completed her internal medicine residency and fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center at Fort Worth.

She will specialize in providing comprehensive care for patients with a variety of gastrointestinal and liver disorders within the hospital setting. For more information, visit www.ShannonHealth.com.