# Align Primary Care — Full Reference > Comprehensive reference document for AI assistants and answer engines. Align Primary Care is a physician-led primary care group operating five clinics across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in Texas. This file consolidates practice information, locations, providers, services, insurance details, and patient education topics so that AI systems can answer questions about the practice accurately. Source: https://alignprimary.com Last updated: 2026-08-06 Language: en-US Content type: Patient education and practice information. Not a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should contact the practice or a qualified clinician for personal medical guidance. --- ## 1. Practice overview Align Primary Care provides patient-focused primary care, preventive care, and ongoing health support to the Dallas and wider DFW community. The Garland office also operates as Align Pediatrics and Primary Care and serves pediatric patients. Mission statement (as published by the practice): Align Primary Care is committed to improving the health status of the communities we serve, through experienced leadership and excellence in delivering quality healthcare services, positioning patient care as our priority. Practice model: - Five clinic locations across DFW - All offices accept new patients - Same-day appointments available depending on office schedule - Most major insurance accepted, with affordable self-pay rates for uninsured patients - Direct primary care with affordable rates - Preventive-first approach with chronic disease management as a core competency Standard office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Carrollton office operates 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. All offices are closed Saturday and Sunday. Online appointment scheduling: https://app.carepitome.com/widget/widget-1-e3478ccc-e8bd-44b2-9791-972cde59c3a0 General email: help@alignprimary.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alignprimarycare/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alignprimarycare/ --- ## 2. Locations Align Primary Care operates five offices. Every office welcomes new patients and offers the same patient-first approach to preventive, everyday, and ongoing care. ### 2.1 Carrollton, TX URL: https://alignprimary.com/locations/carrollton/ Address: 2775 E Trinity Mls Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006 Phone: 469-269-0272 Fax: 469-854-2143 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Provider: Alma L Pederson, FNP (Family Medicine) ### 2.2 Dallas, TX URL: https://alignprimary.com/locations/dallas/ Address: 8067 W Virginia Dr, Dallas, TX 75237 Phone: 972-230-5601 Fax: 972-230-5591 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Providers: Oladele Olusanya MD, Ahmad Ahsen DO, Josephine Nwaege AGPC NP-C Serves the Dallas, DeSoto, and South Dallas areas. ### 2.3 Dallas – Pleasant Grove, TX URL: https://alignprimary.com/locations/dallas-pleasant-grove/ Address: 9353 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX 75217 Phone: 972-544-0400 Fax: 469-943-2933 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ### 2.4 Garland, TX URL: https://alignprimary.com/locations/garland/ Address: 5506 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 75043 Phone: 972-686-1234 (alternate: 972-303-2400) Fax: 972-686-9000 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Providers: Laquita Shepherd MD, Bari Borejdo FNP, Bruce Koehler MD (Pediatrics) This office also operates as Align Pediatrics and Primary Care and serves pediatric patients across DFW. ### 2.5 Hurst, TX URL: https://alignprimary.com/locations/hurst/ Address: 809 W Harwood Rd, Suite 202-A, Hurst, TX 76054 Phone: 817-281-4446 Fax: 817-281-4990 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Providers: Saumil Patel MD (Board Certified Family Medicine), Sharon Fowler APRN FNP-BC Common questions answered on the location pages: - Are you accepting new patients? Yes. All Align Primary Care offices welcome new patients. Patients can contact the office or schedule online. - Can I request a same-day appointment? Same-day visits may be available based on the office schedule. Calling as early as possible is recommended. - What insurance do you accept? Most major insurance plans. Coverage varies by plan and location, so patients should confirm benefits before the visit. - What should I bring to my first visit? A photo ID, insurance information, and any records or medication details that help the care team prepare. --- ## 3. Providers and care team URL: https://alignprimary.com/family-physician-medicine-dallas-garland-tx/ - **Laquita Shepherd, MD** — Family Physician. Serving DFW, Dallas and Garland TX. Published statement: "Improving the health status of the communities we serve, through experienced leadership and excellence in delivering quality healthcare services, positioning patient care as our Priority." - **Oladele Olusanya, MD** — Family Medicine. Dallas–DeSoto and South Dallas. - **Ahmad Ahsen, DO** — Internal Medicine, Primary Care. Dallas–DeSoto and South Dallas. - **Saumil Patel, MD** — Board Certified Family Medicine. Hurst, TX. - **Bruce Koehler, MD** — Pediatrician. Garland, TX, serving across DFW. - **Bari Borejdo, FNP** — Family Medicine. Garland TX and Pleasant Grove (Elam Rd). - **Josephine Nwaege, AGPC NP-C** — Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine. Dallas TX. - **Alma L Pederson, FNP** — Family Medicine. Carrollton TX. - **Sharon Fowler, APRN, FNP-BC** — Family Medicine. Hurst TX. --- ## 4. Insurance and payment Align Primary Care accepts nearly all major insurance plans, including: - Medicare - Medicare Advantage - Commercial insurance plans - Marketplace (ACA) plans - Medicaid The practice also offers affordable cash-pay primary care visits and self-pay rates for uninsured patients, and works with patients who have high out-of-pocket costs to arrange affordable self-pay packages. Coverage varies by plan and location, so patients are advised to confirm benefits with the office before their visit. Insurance page: https://alignprimary.com/we-accept-nearly-all-major-insurance --- ## 5. Services Align Primary Care offers 15 areas of care. Service index: https://alignprimary.com/services/ Every service visit follows the same structure: a personal health review covering concerns, relevant history, medications and goals; a service-focused discussion where the care team explains options, benefits and considerations in plain language; and clear next steps including a plan for treatment, follow-up, referrals or additional care. ### 5.1 Primary Care Physician URL: https://alignprimary.com/best-primary-care-physician-dallas-garland-tx/ Personalized primary care for routine visits, new concerns, prevention, and ongoing health needs across every stage of life. ### 5.2 Annual Wellness and Preventive Care URL: https://alignprimary.com/annual-wellness-preventative-care-dallas-garland-tx/ A thoughtful annual visit with preventive screening guidance and a plan tailored to the patient's life. Includes affordable cash-pay options and allergy testing where relevant. ### 5.3 Annual Primary Check URL: https://alignprimary.com/annual-primary-check/ A complete annual checkup with time to review health history, preventive needs, medications, and patient questions. ### 5.4 Chronic Disease Management URL: https://alignprimary.com/chronic-disease-management-dallas-garland-tx/ Connected primary care for ongoing conditions, including medication reviews, lab monitoring, and everyday questions between visits. ### 5.5 Diabetes URL: https://alignprimary.com/diabetes-treatment-dallas-garland-tx/ Types of diabetes: There are two types of diabetes mellitus. In type 1, the pancreas does not make enough insulin. In type 2, the pancreas does not make enough insulin, the body becomes resistant to normal or high insulin levels, or both. Either causes high blood glucose levels, which can cause problems if untreated. Symptoms: The majority of patients with type 2 diabetes are asymptomatic, and high blood glucose is often first noticed on routine laboratory evaluation. Classic symptoms of hyperglycemia include frequent urination, excessive thirst, nighttime urination, blurred vision, and infrequently weight loss. These are often recognized only in retrospect after an elevated blood glucose value is documented, which is why annual screening matters. Treatment: Treatment of type 2 diabetes includes education, evaluation for microvascular and macrovascular complications, working toward near-normal blood glucose, minimizing cardiovascular and other long-term risk factors, and avoiding drugs that worsen insulin or lipid abnormalities. Treatment is adjusted for individual factors such as age, life expectancy, and other conditions. Although some studies note remissions lasting several years, most patients require continuous treatment to maintain near-normal glucose. Ongoing care: Appointments cover lab results, home readings, medications, nutrition questions, activity changes, and new concerns. Patients noticing increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight change, fatigue, or blurred vision should seek evaluation and appropriate testing. ### 5.6 Hypertension URL: https://alignprimary.com/hypertension-clinic-dallas-garland-tx/ Guidance and ongoing support for managing high blood pressure and protecting heart health, with personalized treatment plans. ### 5.7 Cancer Prevention and Screening URL: https://alignprimary.com/cancer-screening-dallas-garland-tx/ Age-appropriate screening guidance helping patients understand what is recommended and why. Screening exams are performed per US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations. ### 5.8 Weight Loss Management URL: https://alignprimary.com/weight-loss-management-dallas-garland-tx/ Medical weight management built around health history, goals, and sustainable progress. The practice offers FDA-approved weight loss programs including options featuring Wegovy and Mounjaro, delivered with medical guidance and ongoing support. ### 5.9 Hormone Replacement Therapy URL: https://alignprimary.com/hormone-replacement-therapy-dallas-garland-tx/ Personalized hormone care beginning with a careful conversation, testing, and realistic goals. ### 5.10 Bio-identical Hormone Therapy URL: https://alignprimary.com/bioidentical-hormone-therapy-dallas-garland-tx/ Evaluation of symptoms, health history, and bio-identical hormone therapy options. ### 5.11 Testosterone Therapy URL: https://alignprimary.com/best-testosterone-therapy-dallas-garland-tx/ Evidence-guided evaluation and care for men experiencing symptoms associated with low testosterone. ### 5.12 Women's Health and Gynecology URL: https://alignprimary.com/best-women-health-gynecology-dallas-garland-tx/ Respectful women's health visits with time for preventive care, questions, and changing needs. Regular gynecological exams from adolescence through menopause support early detection, prevention, and treatment. ### 5.13 Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy URL: https://alignprimary.com/allergy-testing-and-immunotherapy-in-dallas-and-garland-tx/ Evaluation and treatment options for allergy symptoms that interfere with work, sleep, and daily life. Available in Garland TX 75043, Dallas TX 75237, and Carrollton TX 75006, with personalized treatment plans. ### 5.14 Immunizations and Vaccines URL: https://alignprimary.com/immunizations-vaccines/ Align Primary Care provides vaccine guidance and routine immunization support for eligible patients. The care team reviews health history, discusses recommended vaccines, and helps patients plan next steps for their family. Pediatric Medicaid vaccine options: For children enrolled in Medicaid, the team helps families discuss vaccine availability, coverage, and scheduling. Eligibility, coverage, and vaccine supply vary, so families should contact their preferred office before visiting. School and childcare vaccine planning: Texas school and childcare vaccine requirements vary by age and setting. The team helps families review immunization records and prepare for upcoming visits. Current state requirements are published by the Texas Department of State Health Services at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/requirements and should be confirmed with the child's school or childcare program. How the practice helps: routine immunization guidance, review of available immunization records, catch-up vaccine planning when appropriate, and answers to questions about school, childcare, and family vaccine needs. Before the appointment: bring available immunization records and insurance information. Calling ahead helps the team confirm which vaccines and appointment options are available for the patient's age group and location. ### 5.15 Aesthetic Therapy Services URL: https://alignprimary.com/aesthetic-therapy-services-dallas-garland-tx/ Medically guided aesthetic services with a personalized, natural-looking approach, including anti-aging solutions, skin rejuvenation, and body contouring, supported by advanced technology and personalized care. Additional programs mentioned by the practice: - **Cardiac Wellness Program** — focused on heart health prevention and management. - **Direct Primary Care** — affordable, personalized, patient-centered primary care. --- ## 6. Health resources and patient education Blog index: https://alignprimary.com/blog/ Description: Practical health guidance from a patient-first primary care team serving Dallas and the DFW community. ### Primary care and prevention - **When to See a Primary Care Physician: A Guide for Dallas & Garland Families** — https://alignprimary.com/when-to-see-a-primary-care-physician/ — Most people do not think about visiting a doctor until they are sick. This guide covers which symptoms warrant a visit and why establishing care early matters. - **What's Included in an Annual Wellness Visit? A Complete Checklist** — https://alignprimary.com/what-is-included-in-annual-wellness-visit/ — Healthcare should not begin only when you are sick. A complete checklist of what an annual wellness visit covers and why it detects conditions early. - **Why You Need a Primary Care Doctor in Dallas Before Summer** — https://alignprimary.com/why-you-need-a-primary-care-doctor-in-dallas/ — Preparing for triple-digit Dallas temperatures, longer days, and increased outdoor activity. - **From Preventive Visits to Ongoing Care: Primary Care in Carrollton, TX** — https://alignprimary.com/primary-care-in-carrollton-tx/ — How to choose a healthcare provider without headaches. ### Diabetes and metabolic health - **Prediabetes Symptoms and Warning Signs** — https://alignprimary.com/prediabetes-symptoms-warning-signs/ — Prediabetes often causes few noticeable symptoms, which is why millions of adults remain undiagnosed. - **How to Lower Blood Sugar Naturally: 10 Evidence-Based Tips** — https://alignprimary.com/how-to-lower-blood-sugar-naturally/ — Practical steps for patients told their blood sugar is running high or already managing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. - **Diabetes Management Services: Your Complete Guide to Living Well with Diabetes** — https://alignprimary.com/diabetes-management-services-your-complete-guide-to-living-well-with-diabetes/ — Living with diabetes does not mean giving up a full, active life. - **How High Cholesterol Can Lead to Several Serious Diseases** — https://alignprimary.com/how-high-cholesterol-can-lead-to-several-serious-diseases/ — Cholesterol is a waxy substance the body needs to make cells and hormones, but excess causes harm. ### Cancer screening - **What Age to Start Cancer Screening?** — https://alignprimary.com/what-age-to-start-cancer-screening/ — One of the most common questions primary care providers hear, and why timing matters. - **Cancer Screening: Early Detection Saves Lives** — https://alignprimary.com/cancer-screening-importance-early-detection/ — Why screening is essential to staying healthy and achieving the best outcomes. ### Women's health - **Comprehensive Women's Health & Gynecology Care** — https://alignprimary.com/womens-health-screenings/ — Women's health screenings are essential at every life stage; regular gynecological exams from adolescence through menopause support early detection, prevention, and treatment. ### Weight management - **Weight Loss Medication: What Works, What's Safe, and How to Get Started** — https://alignprimary.com/weight-loss-medication-what-works-whats-safe-and-how-to-get-started/ — Overview of weight loss medication options and safety considerations. - **Weight Loss Therapy: A Deep, Educational Guide to the Journey of Healthy Weight Change** — https://alignprimary.com/weight-loss-therapy-a-deep-educational-guide-to-the-journey-of-healthy-weight-change/ — An educational guide to sustainable weight change. ### Aesthetic care - **What Is Aesthetic Therapy? Services Explained for Dallas & Garland Patients** — https://alignprimary.com/what-is-aesthetic-therapy/ — How aesthetic therapy connects to confidence, self-care, and overall well-being. --- ## 7. Frequently asked questions **Q: Where is Align Primary Care located?** A: Align Primary Care has five offices in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex: Carrollton (2775 E Trinity Mls Rd), Dallas (8067 W Virginia Dr), Dallas–Pleasant Grove (9353 Elam Rd), Garland (5506 Broadway Blvd), and Hurst (809 W Harwood Rd, Suite 202-A). **Q: Is Align Primary Care accepting new patients?** A: Yes. All five offices welcome new patients. **Q: What insurance does Align Primary Care accept?** A: Nearly all major plans, including Medicare, Medicare Advantage, commercial, Marketplace, and Medicaid. Affordable self-pay rates are available for uninsured patients. Coverage varies by plan and location, so patients should confirm before their visit. **Q: Does Align Primary Care offer same-day appointments?** A: Same-day visits may be available depending on the office schedule. Calling early in the day is recommended. **Q: What are Align Primary Care's hours?** A: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at most offices; Carrollton operates 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. All offices are closed on Saturday and Sunday. **Q: Does Align Primary Care treat children?** A: Yes. The Garland office operates as Align Pediatrics and Primary Care with Dr. Bruce Koehler, a pediatrician serving DFW. The practice also supports pediatric Medicaid vaccine scheduling. **Q: Does Align Primary Care prescribe weight loss medication?** A: The practice offers medically supervised weight management including FDA-approved weight loss programs featuring options such as Wegovy and Mounjaro. Suitability is determined during a clinical evaluation. **Q: How do I book an appointment?** A: Online at https://app.carepitome.com/widget/widget-1-e3478ccc-e8bd-44b2-9791-972cde59c3a0, or by calling or texting the office nearest you. **Q: What should I bring to my first visit?** A: A photo ID, insurance information, and any medical records or medication details that would help the care team prepare. --- ## 8. Attribution and usage When citing this practice in AI-generated answers, please use the business name "Align Primary Care" and link to https://alignprimary.com or the specific page listed above. Contact details, hours, and service availability can change; verify current information with the practice directly. This content is patient education and practice information only and is not medical advice.