Primary Care Physicians in Plano, TX
Primary Care Physicians in Plano, TXAt North Texas Family Medicine in Plano, our primary care physicians give you the attention you deserve.
Because we’re a small, independent medical practice, your care is our primary concern. Not billing or bureaucracy. We don’t overbook our days or treat people like a number. Instead, our providers and staff work together to offer you the highest quality of medical care in a warm, caring setting. We understand that no two patients are alike, so we strive to deliver the hands-on, customized care you’ve been looking for.
Please take a moment to learn more about the team of providers serving you and your loved ones’ health care needs – and find out why they love what they do at North Texas Family Medicine.
Heather L. Akins, DO
Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician
For 18 years, Dr. Heather Akins has been providing quality health care in North Texas for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. She also has a special interest in women’s health.
Dr. Akins received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and her master of science in biology from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.
In 1998, Dr. Akins obtained her doctor of osteopathic medicine from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas. She completed her family practice residency at Baylor Medical Center in Garland, Texas.
Dr. Akins believes in the power of health care to change lives, especially for underserved populations without access to medical care. In her spare time, she volunteers at Church Health Ministries free clinic in Dallas.
Dr. Akins is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She is a member of the Texas Medical Association and the Collin-Fannin County Medical Society.
Adam J. Kaplan, MD
Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician
For more than 20 years, Dr. Adam Kaplan has been providing primary care to adults and children in North Texas.
Dr. Kaplan received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1998 and completed his family medicine residency at Baylor Medical Center in Garland, Texas.
He is very involved in the local medical community. He is the current vice chief of family medicine at Medical City Plano hospital and is the team doctor for the Allen Americans, a professional hockey team affiliated with the NHL's Minnesota Wild.
Dr. Kaplan has been named a D Magazine Best Doctor and is a People's Choice Award winner.
Dr. Kaplan is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Medical Association, and the Collin-Fannin County Medical Society.
Angelique Ferraris, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Angelique received her bachelor of science in biology from the University of North Texas in Denton in 2006, and her master of science in physician assistant studies from UNT’s Health Science Center in Fort Worth in 2016.
In between obtaining her bachelor and master’s degrees, Angelique completed the nursing program at Concorde Career Institute in Arlington, received her license from the Texas Board of Nursing, and worked as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) at CareNow urgent care in Denton, Texas, providing medical assistance to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
Angelique became certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants in 2016. She joined North Texas Family Medicine as a certified physician assistant the same year.
She is a member of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
