Meet The Team
SamueL Landero, MD
Principal Investigator
Samuel N Landero, MD is Board Certified in Family Medicine (by the American Board of Family Medicine) and Obesity Medicine (by the American Board of Obesity Medicine). Dr. Landero studied medicine at the University of Montemorelos in Nuevo Leon, Mexico and completed his residency at the Valley Baptist Family Practice Residency Program here in Harlingen, Texas. He believes the more patients understand why a certain diagnosis and treatment are recommended, the more they will be empowered to make life-long changes pertinent to taking charge of their overall health.
Ashley CHarles,
PA-C
Sub-Investigator
Ashley Charles, PA-C was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. She holds a Master in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. After completing her studies, she began her career as a physician assistant in cardiology and later on transitioned to nephrology and finally family medicine. Ashley is a physician assistant who focuses care on an underserved community of patients with multiple comorbidities with a focus on improvements in obesity. She emphasizes the patients understanding of their medical conditions to better improve their overall health outcomes.
Elieth Jaramillo, PA-C
Sub-Investigator
Elieth Jaramillo, PA-C completed both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). She comes from a family of medical care providers and has taken a special interest in primary care from a young age. She takes pride in providing kind, compassionate, and thorough care to patients. She has a strong passion for helping others and works to make sure patients feel listened to and understood. She values strong provider-patient relationships and is committed to giving her best every day to support her patients' health and well-being.
Gissel Garza,
pA-C
Sub-Investigator
Gissell Garza, PA earned her Bachelor's and Master's degree of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). She believes in personal, collaborative healthcare and works closely with patients to address both immediate concerns and long-term health goals. She is passionate about preventive care, chronic disease management, and helping patients clearly understand their health in a supportive, compassionate, and welcoming manner. She takes pride in creating a space where patients feel heard, respected, and confident in their care.
Clinical REsearch Staff
Our team comes from a diverse educational background and are fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
