There’s something different about Health Services of North Texas Plano (HSNT).
Sure, it offers a wide selection of general medical services.
But its Plano pediatric services, headed by Dr. Achala Ellepola, is a gem appreciated by in-the-know locals.
So what’s the buzz?
“We have a family practice provider and family nurse practitioner. This is one place where the whole family can get help. If parents are sick, they can’t take care of children. We get much accomplished. The goal is to keep kids healthy and in school; reducing the amount of missed-school time is a priority.”
Dr. Ellepola leads a robust pediatric program featuring accessible care for the entire community.
“I have a patient-care philosophy. I’m here to provide for all children regardless of insurance status: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, CHIP or no insurance at all,” she says.
Dr. Ellepola is passionate about her rapport with Plano ISD, its school nurses and other professionals in reaching our local immigrant population. HSNT offers communication in a variety of languages because patients learn best about proper medical options in their native dialects. Spanish, Russian, Farsi, Dari are just a few examples of languages spoken in the practice.
HSNT is a lifeline providing life-giving care. Why visit Dr. Ellepola?
Resource: Patients from preemies to age 17. The practice offers assessments for general health, nutrition and exercise, ADD, ADHD, childhood obesity and mental health issues, preventing chronic illnesses.
Accessibility: Same-day sick visits. While the practice has regular office hours, Dr. Ellepola understands parents have work schedules too, so she comes early and stays late to accommodate all patients.
Parent Education: Newborns don’t come with instruction manuals. Dr. Ellepola spells out everything parents need to know, from umbilical cords to diapers, what to do when, and what’s normal and what’s not, helping eliminate unnecessary emergency room visits.
Specialty Referrals: Her network of colleagues collaborate as needed so patients don’t need to worry about whether a doctor is available to help.
One-stop: The practice offers lab services onsite, along with an in-house pharmacy and pharmaceutical pricing help for the uninsured.
What are patients saying about HSNT Plano? :
“Dr. Ellepola did more in two visits than my son’s previous doctors had done in six months. Very appreciative of her paying attention to his history of illnesses and taking action.”
“They are great and took really good care of my newborn daughter!”
“They take care of you well, they are very attentive, everything is very accessible — that’s why I recommend it.”
Visit Dr. Achala Ellepola today at Health Services of North Texas Plano, and find a one-stop home for your child’s medical needs. 5501 Independence Parkway, Suite 110. 940-381-1501. Healthservicesntx.org.
Health Services of North Texas Plano
