(817)498-1818
7510 N. Beach St. Fort Worth, TX 76137
M-Thurs 8a - 4:30p / F 8a - 12:30 p
Closed for Lunch 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dr. Simonak is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice and has been practicing medicine in north Fort Worth for over thirty years. He earned his undergraduate degree in Biology, with highest honors, from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. He earned his medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine/University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas and completed his Family Medicine training at Ohio University, Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Simonak enjoys the challenge of medicine and impacting the lives of his patients. He and his wife have three grown sons. The oldest, Ryan Simonak, D.O., joined Fossil Creek Family Medical Center in July of 2015. Dr. Simonak and his wife's second son, Brady, is completing his residency in Family Practice in Corpus Christie, Texas. Their youngest son, Reese, is attending college. Dr. Simonak enjoys watching sports, hunting, fishing, traveling, playing guitar, and spending time with family and friends. He is an active member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
Education:
Family Medicine Internship - Doctors Hospital / Ohio University – Columbus, Ohio
July 1983
Doctor of Osteopathy - University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, Texas
June 1982
Licensure and Board Certification:
American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice
Hospital Appointments:
North Hills Hospital, General Medical Staff
Medical Center Alliance, General Medical Staff
Memberships:
Tarrant County Medical Society
American Osteopathic Association
Texas Medical Association
American College of Family Physicians
Awards and Honors:
Outstanding Young Men in America
Southlake Senior High School Football Team Physician
Nolan Catholic High School Team Physician
Associate Professor Family Medicine Department UNTHSC/TCOM 1988-Present
Dr. Ryan Simonak joined Fossil Creek Family Medical Center in practice the summer of 2015. He is very excited to join his father in practice & strives to carry on the provision of high quality patient care.
His passion for learning & playing football carried him to Rice University in Houston, Texas, where he earned a biochemistry BS and a history BA, while earning a starting position as a wide receiver & on special teams. He earned his medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas, and then completed residency in family medicine at Trident Health Center/Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He remained in Charleston for 3 years working at Doctors Care, an urgent care/family medicine clinic.
Dr. Simonak is honored to be involved in his patient's health and aims to positively impact his patients' lives. He enjoys time with family & friends, hunting, fishing, biking, playing guitar, & reading. He & his wife, Ashley, are the proud parents to their son, Luke, and daughter, Madelyn.
Education:
Internship & Residency in Family Medicine - Trident Medical Center & Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
June 2012
Doctor of Osteopathy - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine -
Fort Worth, Texas
May 2009
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry & Bachelor of Arts, History -
Rice University
Houston, Texas
May 2005
Licensure & Board Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
Hospital Appointments:
North Hills Hospital, General Medical Staff
Medical Center Alliance - General Medical Staff
Memberships:
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Osteopathic Association
Texas Osteopathic Medical Association
Texas Medical Association
We welcomed Dr. Brady Simonak to Fossil Creek Family Medical Center on July 24, 2017. Dr. Brady Simonak is following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. David Simonak, and older brother, Dr. Ryan Simonak.
Dr. Brady, as he is affectionately known by his staff, earned his BS in Biology at Texas Christian University in 2007, before serving as a National Marines Fishery Observer, Field Biologist, in Anchorage AK. Returning home to Texas, he earned his medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, June 2014, and later completed his residency in Family Medicine from CHRISTUS Health-Spohn/Texas A &M in Corpus Christi, in June of 2017.
Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Brady returned home to Fort Worth, with his beautiful wife, Sarah. He enjoys hunting, fishing and working out. He is very excited to join the practice that his father started over 30 years ago, and looks forward to carrying on the same great level of care our patients have grown to appreciate.
Education:
Residency in Family Medicine-CHRISTUS Health-Spohn/Texas A&M
Corpus Christi, Texas
June 2017
Doctor of Osteopathy - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine -
Fort Worth, Texas
May 2014
Bachelor of Science, Biology - Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas
Licensure & Board Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
Memberships:
Texas Medical Association
American Osteopathic Association
Texas Osteopathic Medical Association
American Academy of Family Physicians
Kristina is originally from Omaha, Nebraska and moved to Fort Worth, Texas to attend Texas Christian University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She started her nursing career at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, where she spent 5 years caring for critically ill children. In 2013, she was awarded the DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. Kristina then obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington and became a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2015. She has enjoyed caring for patients at Fossil Creek Family Medical Center, PA since 2020. Kristina and her husband live in Dallas and have two (soon to be three!) energetic young boys who keep them busy. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and golden retriever and traveling to new places.
Krista Watkins PA-C, joined our practice in March of 2019. She grew up here in Fort Worth, Texas and went to Boswell High School where she met her fiancé, Dillon. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology at the University of North Texas in Denton. After graduating, she became a medical scribe until pursuing her passion and starting PA school at UT Health San Antonio. She recently graduated in December of 2018 and moved back to Fort Worth to be close to family and begin her medical career at Fossil Creek Family Medical Center.
She and her fiancé have two Dachshunds, Riley and Bella. Krista loves spending her free time with her family, building and refurbishing furniture, and gardening. She also enjoys DIY, traveling, cooking and being active outdoors.
Education:
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Biology - University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
Licensure and Board Certification:
Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Stephanie Edwards PA-C joined the team at FCFMC in April 2023. She graduated with a BS in Human Sciences from UT, then furthered her education at UNTHSC, where she earned her degree in physician assistant studies in 2017. Fluent in Spanish, Stephanie has predominantly focused her career on women’s health before transitioning into primary care. Not only has she shared her knowledge as a guest lecturer at UNTHSC, but she has also demonstrated her commitment to patient education. Stephanie's dedication lies in delivering comprehensive care and ensuring patients are equipped to make informed decisions about their health, reflecting her deep-seated belief in empowering individuals through education.
We welcomed Tim Hawley to the Fossil Creek Family Medical Center Family on October 7th, 2019. Tim received both his Bachelors and Masters in Nursing at Midwestern State University in Wichita, TX graduating with his Masters in 2015.
Tim has been a great fit here at FCFMC and we are so lucky to have such a personable Nurse Practitioner to add to our family. Outside of seeing patients Tim enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife of 11 years Jessica and their 3 children and also being a triathlete. While running and exercising are a huge passion for Tim personally, he also enjoys coaching others so they too might reach their goals. Tim also has an interest in eliminating the shortage of preceptors for nurse practitioner students and has been active in bridging the gap in willing providers.
Education:
Master of Science In Nursing Family Nurse Practitioners - Midwestern State University
Whicita, TX
Bachelor of Science In Nursing- Midwestern State University
Whicita, TX
7510 N. Beach St. Fort Worth, TX 76137
Phone: 817-498-1818
Fax: 817-5813761
Mon-Thurs 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Closed for Lunch 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.