Meet the experienced providers at Texas Family Healthcare who are dedicated to delivering personalized, compassionate care for every patient. From preventive wellness to specialized treatments, our team works together to help you stay healthy, active, and confident in your care.
Dr. Bruce B. Henry
Founder of Texas Family Healthcare
Dr. Bruce Henry, founder of Texas Family Healthcare at Medical City Dallas, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice. A UTSW clinical professor, he provides comprehensive, holistic care for all ages. Outside work, he enjoys the dog world as President of the King Charles Cavaliers Club and values family time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
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Dr. Bruce Henry is the owner and founder of Texas Family Healthcare PA, located at Medical City Dallas. He is board certified in Family Medicine, a member of the Royal College of General Practice (UK), and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice. He is a clinical professor of Family and Community Medicine at UTSW Medical Center. Dr. Henry’s practice focus is comprehensive patient care for all ages. His patients appreciate that he is always mindful of the biological, social, and spiritual process directed at problem solving, health maintenance, and disease prevention. His practice is open 6 days a week with evening appointments, walk-in, and work-in availability.
During his spare time, Dr. Henry has a love for the dog world and currently sits as the President of the King Charles Cavaliers club. His wife Shirley and he have a total of four children and eight grandchildren.
Rachna Patel, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Rachna Patel, PA-C, has been a Physician Assistant at Texas Family Healthcare since 2006. She earned her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from UT Southwestern and a Bachelor’s in Biology from Baylor University. Passionate about preventive care and chronic disease management, she enjoys traveling, family time with her husband and three children, and serving her community.
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Rachna Patel, PA-C has been practicing as a Physician Assistant at Texas Family Healthcare PA since 2006. She completed her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at UT Southwestern and Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Baylor University. Her professional interests include preventative medicine and management of chronic diseases.
Rachna was born and raised in Texas and is fluent in her native language Gujarati (Hindi dialect). She enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her 3 children and husband. She is enthusiastic about serving the community.
Laura White PA-C
Physician Assistant
Laura White, PA-C, joined Texas Family Healthcare in 2020 and has practiced since 2004 in family and internal medicine, indigent care, and emergency medicine. She earned her Master’s in PA Studies from UT Southwestern and a BA in Business Administration from Austin College. Passionate about diabetes, hypertension, and weight management, she enjoys sports, church volunteering, and family travel.
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Laura White joined Texas Family Healthcare in 2020, but has been practicing as a Physician Assistant since 2004, working previously in family medicine, internal medicine, indigent care as well as in the emergency room setting. She completed her Masters in PA Studies at UT Southwestern in Dallas and Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Austin College in Sherman. She is most passionate about diabetes, hypertension and weight loss management with a desire to work alongside her patients to help them achieve their ultimate health and wellness goals.
She was born and raised in Texas. She and her fun-loving husband have two boys. When she is away from work, she enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, snow skiing, volunteering at church, as well as traveling with her family.
Alicia Swindell FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Alicia Swindell, FNP, has nearly 20 years of nursing experience with a BSN from UT Arlington and an MSN from UT Medical Branch. Her background spans urgent care, nephrology, and surgery. An active member of North Texas and Texas Nurse Practitioner Organizations, she’s dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care that empowers individuals to achieve optimal health and wellness.
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Alicia Swindell is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with a career in nursing spanning nearly two decades. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Since beginning her career in 2005, Alicia has cultivated a wealth of experience across various specialties, including urgent care, nephrology, and surgery. Her diverse background has equipped her with a broad clinical skillset and a deep understanding of patient needs.
Alicia is an active member of the North Texas Nurse Practitioners Organization and the Texas Nurse Practitioner Organization, reflecting her commitment to professional development and collaboration within her field.
Guided by a mission to provide compassionate, attentive, and comprehensive healthcare, Alicia emphasizes a patient-centered approach. She strives to build strong partnerships with her patients, empowering them to achieve their health goals and improve their overall well-being.
Gabriela Benavides
Nutritionist
Gabriela Benavides is a dedicated nutritionist with over 6 years of experience helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition counseling and sustainable lifestyle changes. She graduated with a degree in Nutrition Science from Texas A&M University. She strives to make nutrition approachable, manageable, and enjoyable for every person by combining empathy with realistic guidance to inspire long term success.
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Gabriela Benavides is a dedicated nutritionist with over 6 years of experience helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition counseling and sustainable lifestyle changes. She graduated with a degree in Nutrition Science from Texas A&M University. She strives to make nutrition approachable, manageable, and enjoyable for every person by combining empathy with realistic guidance to inspire long term success.
Gabriela was born and raised in South Texas and is fluent in Spanish. In her free time, Gabriela enjoys spending time with her family and creating handcrafted jewelry, a hobby that allows her to tap into her creativity and attention to detail.