Physicians and Staff

Meet Our Physicians and Staff

For more than 30 years, we’ve provided Dallas and surrounding suburbs with the BestCare possible!

David Carlson, MD

Medical Director

BestCare Garland Wins Best of D Magazine 2021 - Sixth Year in a Row Dr. David Carlson has cared for patients of all ages for 32 years at his south Garland family practice, where patients are enveloped in a warm, welcoming atmosphere and treated like friends—because they are. “I love what I do,” Dr. Carlson says. “I try to show enthusiasm every day and get to know my patients, talking to them about their interests and families. This is not your standard doctor’s office. I put a lot of thought into making it an inviting, eclectic place where everyone feels comfortable and cared for.”

Dr. Carlson recently expanded and updated BestCare Family Medical Center, which now includes seven exam rooms, primary and urgent care services, on-site lab and X-ray services, and three PA’s on staff. The practice also offers convenient office houses, walk-in appointments, and diagnostic testing for nerve conduction, blood flow, and brain function. Dr. Carlson, a recipient of numerous industry awards for innovation in his field, says he is proud of remaining open to patients throughout the pandemic.

He wanted to make sure he was available to his patients when they needed him most. “We figured out a way to make it work with plenty of safety measures in place to safely see patients for routine visits and offer COVID-19 testing and telemedicine visits for patients who needed these services,” he says. “The reason I became interested in family medicine was having the opportunity to care for a wide variety of issues. Family medicine is never boring and always challenging. We emphasize preventive care here, which is why we participate in the Medicare Advantage Program, always looking at potential warning signs more aggressively and staying on top of things that could negatively impact our patients’ health.”

One of the many reasons Dr. Carlson’s patients have been coming to his practice for three decades is because of the time he spends with them during appointments. An avid antique collector, he has filled each room of the practice with his treasures–a good conversation-starter with his patients. In fact, some patients bring their own finds for the collection. Family history of disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol, diabetes—whatever the health issue, he thoroughly explores the diagnosis, risks, and treatment options. To make sure patients receive his undivided attention, he has a scribe attend each appointment so that he can spend time listening and talking to the patient rather than getting distracted by entering details into a laptop or on a notepad.” I am a common-sense doctor,” he says. “I try to cover all the bases and talk about what can be done to keep my patients well and living longer. We want to be here, practicing family medicine and taking care of our patients for another 30 years.”

Rowdy Sarrett, PA-C

Rowdy Sarrett, native of the small rural city of Farmersville, TX, received his Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish as well as his Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Rowdy has extensive experience in medical missions in Guatemala and continues to use his conversational Spanish while attending to the Hispanic patient population of Garland. In his free time, Rowdy enjoys building computers, traveling, and spending time camping and kayaking. He is excited to be part of the BestCare team and looks forward to meeting you.

Sneha Mathew, MPAS, PA-C

Mrs. Sneha Mathew, MPAS, PA-C, is a NCCPA board certified Physician Assistant. PA Mathew attended University of Texas at Austin to obtain her bachelors degree and attended Texas Tech University to obtain her Masters degree in Physician Assistant studies.

What can your PA do? A Physician Assistant works alongside the healthcare team in providing care for a patients general health & wellness. As a Physician Assistant, PA Mathew performs: annual physical examinations ( health steps, sports physicals, wellness exams, well women screenings), manage chronic medical conditions, evaluate sick visits, order and interpret labs, prescribe medications, performing procedures (suturing / splinting etc), with the supervision of Dr. Carlson.

“My inspiration to work in family medicine stems from my mothers selfless act of providing medical care to Hurricane Rita refugees several years ago. As a Registered Nurse, she helped patients when we were refugees ourselves. I strive to practice medicine with care and compassion. I want to thank the patients of Best Care Garland for letting me be a part of their healthcare.”

PA Mathew enjoys cooking, baking, an active lifestyle, and exploring different cultures. PA Mathew looks forward to seeing you soon.

Harneet Kaur, PA-C

BestCare’s fabulous Office Manager, Marcie, handles personnel and administrative affairs for the practice.

At BestCare Family Medical Center, we want to be thought of as the “Family Doctors in Garland.” Whenever you need medical care, minor medical, and emergency care in Garland Texas… you can always trust that BestCare will be staffed with trained professionals. We provide quality health care and we’re also easy to find. Our medical center is centrally located in Garland, Texas, and we also service Dallas, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Rockwall, Wylie, Sachse and the surrounding areas. Call BestCare at (972) 240-1789 to schedule an appointment today.

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