Dr. Jessica Belz Awarded As 2025 TX Top Doc Jessica Belz, MD has been reviewed and approved by TX Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Dr. Belz is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving patients throughout San Antonio and South Texas. She is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their aesthetic goals safely and confidently, offering compassionate care, a thoughtful feminine perspective, and meticulous attention to detail. Her approach centers on truly individualized care that helps patients look and feel their best. A proud San Antonio native, Dr. Belz graduated from Health Careers High School before attending Princeton University, where she earned her degree summa cum laude in Anthropology with a concentration in German. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, selected as a Fulbright Scholar, and conducted research in Berlin. She is fluent in both Spanish and German.  Dr. Belz completed her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School Read the full article →

TX Top Docs Approves Dr. John D. Bertrand Of Walnut Hill OBGYN Associates For 2025 John D. Bertrand, MD, has been reviewed and approved by TX Top Docs for 2025. Dr. Bertrand is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist who has been dedicated to advancing women’s healthcare for more than three decades. Over the course of his career, Dr. Bertrand has earned repeated recognition from his peers, being named a D Magazine Best Doctor and Texas Monthly Super Doctor. In addition to his clinical excellence, Dr. Bertrand has made significant contributions to medical education, having chaired and participated in more than a thousand scientific courses, lectures, proctorships, and externships designed to share knowledge and improve patient outcomes. As an accomplished educator and leader in the field, Dr. Bertrand has trained countless physicians in the specialized techniques of hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery, as well as in the management of pelvic organ prolapse Read the full article →

Purnachander Sirikonda, MD, FAAP Awarded As 2025 TX Top Doc Purnachander Sirikonda, MD, FAAP has been reviewed and approved by TX Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Dr. Sirikonda is a board-certified pediatrician and the Owner and President of Healing Touch Pediatrics, also known as Collins Street Pediatrics, located in Arlington, Texas. With decades of experience in pediatric medicine, Dr. Sirikonda is known for his compassionate care, clinical expertise, and deep commitment to the health and well-being of children and families across North Texas. Dr. Sirikonda earned his medical degree from Gandhi Medical College, Osmania University in Hyderabad, India, where he also completed two years of pediatric residency before immigrating to the United States. Upon arriving in the U.S., he completed his pediatric residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey. Following residency, he served for five years as a Pediatric Emergency Room physician and Hospitalist at Hackensack Read the full article →

Dr. Douglas Barstow Awarded As 2025 TX Top Doc Douglas Barstow, MD has been reviewed and approved by TX Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Dr. Barstow is a board-certified allergist and clinical immunologist whose career blends scientific curiosity, clinical expertise, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of patients with allergies and asthma. His journey in medicine began with a strong foundation in science and community involvement, leading to a career dedicated to advancing allergy and immunology care in Central Texas. Dr. Barstow earned his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University, where he conducted research in Neuroscience and Bioremediation of contaminated soil. During his time at Texas A&M, he helped establish the now-beloved “Replant” tree-planting tradition, and served in the Texas A&M Student Government Association as Chairman of the Environmental Issues Committee, demonstrating early leadership and a commitment to environmental stewardship. Following his undergraduate Read the full article →