Your Hometown Family Physician

Who We Are

If you need dedicated and personalized healthcare for your family, turn to First Family Healthcare in Garland, TX. We are a family physician that takes the time to get to know our patients and their specific medical needs. Our scheduling flexibility makes it easy for you to fit your family in at any time.

At our modern office, we offer a range of different medical services, provide digital x-rays, and have an in-house lab station. We do a lot of resident doctor training, PA training, and student training. Our office is affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and the Presbyterian Health Network.

Many of our staff members are multilingual and can happily assist individuals who speak another language. Additionally, all providers are DOT certified to provide physicals for the Department of Transportation.

General Care

Specialized Care

Meet The Providers

Duane Hinshaw, D.O., F.A.A.F.P., First Family Healthcare, Garland, TX

W. Duane Hinshaw, D.O., F.A.A.F.P.

Dr. Hinshaw started his practice in Garland in 1976. Dr. Hinshaw has been recognized by many for his generous charitable work in the community, a Governor’s Award, and medical commendations from his peers. He is still a Clinical Professor for Southwestern Medical School, TCOM – now known as the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Ft. Worth – the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Women’s University, and mentors new residents in their medical training. Dr. Hinshaw has provided passionate and caring medical services for friends, families, neighbors, and people who work and serve the community.

Agnieszka Kitowicz, M.D.

Dr. Kitowicz has resided in the United States since 1999 and is a licensed physician specializing in Family Medicine. She graduated from the Medical University of Gdansk in Poland and completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Kitowicz is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. She also belongs to the Texas Medical Association and Dallas County Medical Society.

Kimberly Garduno, P.A.

Kim grew up in the small town of North Pole, Alaska. She left the Last Frontier in 1992 to join the Navy, where she served as a meteorologist. After four years, Kim left the military to be a stay-at-home mother. She eventually returned to school and graduated with her BS in Cell Biology from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She continued her education at the University of North Texas Health Science in Fort Worth, where she received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree. In her spare time, Kim enjoys spending time with her five children and four grandchildren, playing tennis and racquetball, and taking dance lessons with her husband, Jhonnatan.

Michelle Jo, FNP-BC

Michelle is an ANCC Board-Certified family nurse practitioner who grew up in Richardson, TX. She graduated from Berkner High School in 2000 and obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004. After initially working in the corporate world, Michelle realized that healthcare was her ultimate calling. Her background includes nine years’ RN experience at UTSW Medical Center and a Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she was a member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society. Michelle enjoys playing piano and guitar, singing, reading, and of course, caring for others.

To schedule an appointment or learn more about our office, please visit our patient center or call 972-276-6822 today!

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First Family Healthcare
2201 Forest Lane
Garland, TX 75042

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Phone 972-276-6822

Fax 972-487-4060

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Business Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunday: Closed