Dr. Ana V. Flanagan, MD
Family Practitioner
18101 preston rd Dallas TX, 75252About
Dr. Ana Flanagan is a family practitioner practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Flanagan specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Flanagan possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Universidad de El Salvador Facultad de Medicina 2003
Universidad Dr. JosÈ MatÌas Delgado Escuela de Medicina 2004
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Provider Details
Dr. Ana V. Flanagan, MD's Expert Contributions
Sudden Illness
If you can go to urgent care they can take off that if nothing else is available, go to ER it would be best if we can test for possible infections like urinary infections. READ MORE
Rash
Rashes could mean many different problems. If it has not responded to over-the-counter treatment it’s best if you have it seen by a doctor. READ MORE
Can pneumonia cause shortness of breath?
Yes please seek medical attention if you have shortness of breath. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Role of simvastatin and methyl-beta-cyclodextrin [corrected] on inhibition of poliovirus infection.
- Lactobacillus reuteri CRL 1098 and Lactobacillus acidophilus CRL 1014 differently reduce in vitro immunotoxic effect induced by Ochratoxin A.
- Lactobacillus reuteri CRL1098 soluble factors modulate tumor necrosis factor alpha production in peripheral blood mononuclear cells: involvement of lipid rafts.
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief Medical Officer MD Medical Group 2013 - 2022
- Chief Medical Officer Citra Urgent Care 2022 - Present
- BLS Instructor American Heart Association 2022 - Present
Awards
- Resident of the Year 2011 HOFSTRA NSLIJ school of medicine
- Quality Award 2017 Texas Children's Health Plan
Treatments
- Fever
- Indigestion
- Flu
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Head Lice
- Scabies
- Strep Throat
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- Resilience, my mother taught me to always work hard and never give up, I love challenge and my passion is to help people get better.
Teaching and speaking
- I love to teach about Level of care and documentation, to other providers, students and residents.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- El Salvador
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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Ana V. Flanagan, who serves patients throughout the State of Texas.
Dr. Flanagan is a trusted family physician who has been serving as the Chief Medical Officer at Citra Urgent Care since 2022.
“At Citra Urgent Care, you can feel good about feeling better. Expect the highest level of compassionate healthcare when you need it most. Proud to serve children and adults across the DFW Metroplex, our dedicated team understands that trust is earned. We earn yours by transforming a challenging moment into a new chapter—one where you’re cared for every step of the way” as stated on their website.
A 2003 graduate of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of El Salvador, Dr. Flanagan served as the Chief Medical Officer at MD Medical Group from 2013 until 2022.
A member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, she is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.
A Basic Life Support Instructor through the American Heart Association, Dr. Flanagan teaches healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.
Dr. Flanagan, loves to instruct about medical billing and documentation to new and peer providers, students, and residents, while also coaching on genuine patient connectivity through active listening and empathy.
Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.
Attributing her success to resilience, Dr. Flanagan’s parents taught her to always work hard and never give up. She loves challenges and her passion is to help people get better.
On a more personal note, her favorite place to vacation is the beaches in El Salvador. She speaks both English and Spanish.
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