About
Alex Vilaythong, DO, earned his medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship and family medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. The University of Texas Southwestern also appointed him as an assistant professor of medicine. He holds board certification in family medicine and has published over a dozen research articles.
Dr. Vilaythong spent more than a decade as a family physician and medical director at a Baylor Scott & White clinic in Fort Worth. During that time, he founded a hospital-affiliated charity clinic. His roots in a working-class family near Houston shaped his focus on affordable, accessible care from the beginning. He volunteered at Health for All, a charity clinic, during his undergraduate years at Texas A&M. Today he channels that same mission into Enlightened Health Direct. His clinical interests include weight loss, hormone replacement therapy, and Morpheus8 aesthetics. Outside medicine, Dr. Vilaythong serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America and stays active in his Arlington church. He and his wife have three kids and two dogs.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Additional Training
Internship, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX; Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Vilaythong right for?
Dr. Vilaythong serves patients across all age groups seeking a primary care physician who handles a broad range of needs. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or asthma benefit from his decade-plus of family medicine experience. Patients interested in medical weight loss or hormone replacement therapy find strong clinical guidance here. Those who also want aesthetic services like Morpheus8 or laser hair removal can address those goals in the same practice. Anyone who values direct, 24/7 access to their physician will feel at home as a member.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vilaythong treats a wide range of conditions in family medicine. He manages chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. He also provides care for patients pursuing medical weight loss, hormone replacement therapy, and preventive health goals.
Yes, Dr. Vilaythong holds board certification in family medicine. He earned his DO from the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas.
Dr. Vilaythong offers medical weight loss using FDA-approved medications including Wegovy and Zepbound. He pairs these treatments with nutrition counseling to support sustainable results. He tailors each plan to the individual patient's health profile and goals.
Yes, Dr. Vilaythong provides hormone replacement therapy as part of his clinical services. He evaluates each patient's hormone health individually and develops a treatment plan based on their needs and lab results.
Dr. Vilaythong performs medical aesthetics using InMode technology. His aesthetic services include Morpheus8 fractional RF microneedling, Lumecca IPL therapy, and Diolaze XL laser hair removal. He also offers Optimas aesthetic procedures.
Dr. Vilaythong spent more than a decade as a family physician and medical director at a Baylor Scott & White clinic in Fort Worth. During that time, he founded a hospital-affiliated charity clinic. UT Southwestern also appointed him as an assistant professor of medicine. He has published over a dozen research articles in family medicine.
Yes, members reach Dr. Vilaythong 24/7 by phone, text, email, or video. This direct access is a core feature of his DPC model. It removes the need for after-hours urgent care visits for many concerns.
Yes, Dr. Vilaythong practices full-scope family medicine and sees patients across age groups. His background in family medicine includes care for children, adults, and seniors.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026