Meet Dr. Murali Bhat
Murali Bhat, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with more than two decades of experience caring for adult patients.
He enjoys every aspect of primary care, from preventive medicine and annual wellness visits to diagnosing complex medical problems and managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, chronic kidney disease, and heart disease.
Dr. Bhat believes that patients make better healthcare decisions when they understand their medical conditions. He takes time to explain diagnoses, review treatment options, answer questions, and work collaboratively with patients to develop individualized care plans.
His philosophy is simple: treat every patient the way he would want a member of his own family to be treated.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Bhat enjoys tennis, music, and spending time with his family.
Meet Ellen Pearson, FNP-C
Ellen Pearson, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who provides comprehensive primary care for adults.
She has become an integral member of our practice and has earned the trust and appreciation of many patients through her compassionate approach, attention to detail, and commitment to providing high-quality care.
Ellen provides preventive care, annual wellness visits, management of chronic medical conditions, women’s healthcare services, Pap smears, pelvic examinations, contraception counseling, menopause management, and evaluation of common acute illnesses.
She also performs minor office procedures, including cryotherapy for common warts and skin tag removal.
Many patients appreciate having the option of seeing a female healthcare provider for preventive care and women’s health concerns.
Working closely with Dr. Bhat, Ellen helps ensure patients receive timely, comprehensive, and coordinated medical care.
Outside of work, Ellen enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She enjoys hiking, traveling, walking her dog, and visiting national parks. Having been born in Big Bend National Park in Texas, she makes regular trips to explore parks and spend time outdoors.