About
Dr. Abedalkarim (Karim) Rassas is a family medicine physician and the founder of Gazelle Health DPC. He earned his Honors Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto before completing his MD at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain. His residency training took place at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas, where he built expertise across adult and pediatric primary care, preventive medicine, and minor procedures. He holds board-eligible status in Family Medicine.
Dr. Rassas speaks Arabic, Spanish, and Greek, and brings a culturally inclusive perspective to every patient relationship. He performs joint injections, manages chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders, and handles acute illnesses ranging from strep throat to rashes and burns. His focus centers on real access, honest guidance, and giving patients the time they need to understand their health. He founded Gazelle Health DPC to practice medicine on his own terms: personal, thoughtful, and patient-centered.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Toronto, Honors Bachelor of Science
Medical School
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain
Residency
Family Medicine, Texoma Medical Center, Denison, TX
Certifications
Languages
Arabic, Spanish, Greek
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rassas right for?
Dr. Rassas works well with adults and children managing ongoing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or thyroid disorders. Patients who want direct access to their physician and unhurried appointments benefit most from his approach. He also serves patients dealing with acute illnesses, minor injuries, joint pain, and preventive care needs. Families with children ages 5 and older find his pediatric and adult experience a practical fit. Spanish-speaking and Arabic-speaking patients benefit from his fluency in both languages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rassas treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, and thyroid disorders. He also sees patients for colds, flu, strep throat, rashes, burns, and joint injuries. His training covers full-spectrum family medicine for both adults and children.
Yes, Dr. Rassas performs a range of minor procedures at Gazelle Health DPC. These include joint injections, mole removal, stitches, and simple cosmetic procedures. Most procedures are available to members as part of their ongoing care relationship.
Dr. Rassas holds board-eligible status in Family Medicine. He completed his residency at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas, with extensive training in adult and pediatric primary care, preventive medicine, and minor procedures.
Dr. Rassas earned his MD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain. He completed his undergraduate degree, an Honors Bachelor of Science, at the University of Toronto. His Family Medicine residency took place at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.
Dr. Rassas speaks Arabic, Spanish, and Greek. He takes a culturally inclusive approach with his patients, and the Gazelle Health DPC website is available in English, Spanish, and Arabic to serve the community he cares for.
Yes. Members at Gazelle Health DPC communicate directly with Dr. Rassas without going through a call center or third party. Members may reach him by phone or text, including access to his cell phone number, for questions and urgent concerns.
Dr. Rassas focuses on giving patients real access, honest counseling, and time to learn about their own health. He built Gazelle Health DPC around personal, thoughtful medicine. He spends meaningful time with each patient rather than rushing through appointments.
Yes, Dr. Rassas sees children ages 5 through 17. His training includes pediatric primary care, and the Gazelle Health DPC membership offers a separate rate of $29 per month for younger patients.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026