Methodist Family Medicine Group, an affiliate of The Methodist Physician Organization, has added five local physicians to expand its outreach to the Fort Bend community.

Drs. Tayma Shaya, Jennifer Diamond, Seva Papageorge, Mona Sheth and Lisa Holloway have joined the fast-growing practice, bringing the number of Methodist Family Medicine Group physicians to eight.

The five doctors - each board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine - join Drs. Ana Corteguera, Julie Hung and Yana Finkelshteyn at Methodist Family Medicine Group, which was formally established on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital campus earlier this year.

"We are proud to welcome these outstanding physicians to the Methodist Family Medicine Group," said Ayse McCracken, Chief Operating Officer for The Methodist Hospital Physician Organization and Senior Vice President at The Methodist Hospital System. "Their expertise in family medicine and their hands-on, personal approach to diagnosis and care fits perfectly with the practice's culture and approach. And their efforts are supported by the technology and leading-edge services offered by Methodist Sugar Land Hospital."

Dr. Shaya earned her doctor of medicine degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and performed her residency at Memorial Family Practice in southwest Houston, where she served as Chief Resident in 2001-2002. She has been honored multiple times for her compassionate work with patients, including awards from Memorial Hermann Hospital and the Texas Lions Club.

Dr. Diamond earned her doctor of medicine degree at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, and performed her residency and internship at St. Joseph Hospital. In 1997, she was honored with the American Medical Women's Association Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Award.

Dr. Papageorge also graduated from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and performed her residency at St. Joseph Hospital. She was honored during medical school with the Howard H. Hendrick Leadership Award and the Betty Murphy Award, given to the student with the qualifications most befitting a caring physician.

Dr. Sheth earned her doctor of medicine degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She performed her residency and internship at Memorial Hermann Southwest where she was named the Outstanding Senior Resident.

Dr. Holloway is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City. Her residency and internships were conducted at Oklahoma State Healthcare Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Tulsa Regional Medical Center and Union Hospital/St. Barnabas Medical Center in Union, New Jersey.

One of the hallmarks of Methodist Family Medicine Group is their ability to communicate with patients from many different backgrounds. Dr. Corteguera is fluent in Spanish while Dr. Finkelshteyn speaks Spanish and Russian. Dr. Papageorge is fluent in Greek, Dr. Sheth speaks Gujarati and Dr. Shaya speaks some Arabic.

To schedule an appointment with the Methodist Family Medicine Group now located on the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital campus, please call 281-275-0800.