Our Doctors
Jarna Rathod-Bhatt, DPM
Dr. Jarna Rathod is a highly skilled podiatrist specializing in wound care, lower extremity trauma, and elective foot and ankle reconstruction. Fluent in English, Swahili, Gujarati, and Hindi, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to diverse communities. Dr. Rathod-Bhatt earned her Bachelor's of Science in biology from Saint John's University in Hillcrest, Queens, before completing her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at New York University in 2012. She underwent residency training at North Shore-LIJ Hospital in New York and further refined her expertise through a fellowship at Hunt Regional Medical Center. Board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and licensed to practice in Texas, Dr. Rathod-Bhatt is affiliated with Medical City Arlington, Medical City Las Colinas, and Hunt Regional Medical Center. With a commitment to excellence and patient-centered care, she empowers her patients to achieve optimal foot and ankle health. Dr. Rathod-Bhatt, mentored by Dr. Steven Brancheau, DPM, is a qualified forefront and rearfoot surgeon. Partnering with her husband, Dr. Rahul Bhatt, Dr. Rathod-Bhatt has lived in the US since the age of ten, choosing podiatry as it perfectly combines her lifelong passion for art and science. In her free time, she enjoys water sports, traveling, and hiking.
Rahul Bhatt, DPM
Dr. Rahul Bhatt is a distinguished podiatrist who, alongside his wife, Dr. Jarna Rathod-Bhatt, DPM, leads Apple Podiatry Group in Arlington, Fort Worth, and Flower Mound. With a focus on both surgical and nonsurgical foot and ankle treatment, Dr. Bhatt is certified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in forefront and rearfoot surgery. Additionally, he holds certifications in wound care from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the Council for Medical Education and Testing. Dr. Bhatt earned his Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University in New York before obtaining his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Following his medical training, he completed a comprehensive three-year residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at North Shore-LIJ Hospital in Forest Hills, Queens, NY, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Bhatt furthered his expertise through a fellowship in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery under Dr. Michael Subik, DPM, FACFAS. With 12 years of experience, Dr. Bhatt is committed to providing exceptional care to his patients. Dr. Bhatt is licensed in Texas and holds hospital affiliations with Medical City Arlington and Medical City Lewisville. Outside of his practice, he enjoys playing tennis, skiing, traveling, and exploring the Dallas area with his family.
Jones Thomas, DPM
Dr. Jones Thomas hails from New Hyde Park, New York, just outside New York City. Practicing since 2019, he graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. With extensive training in wound care and reconstructive limb salvage, Dr. Thomas is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and board-qualified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery. He earned his Bachelor of Science from New York Institute of Technology and completed his residency at Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System and Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Inc., Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics. In his leisure time, Dr. Thomas enjoys playing basketball, hiking, and strumming the guitar.