Our Team
At Maverick Medical Care in Roanoke, Texas, our team is passionate about helping patients feel their best. We love what we do—providing clear, supportive care that delivers lasting results beyond the exam room.
Meet Farrah Christian, FNP-C
Founder of Maverick Medical Care
Farrah Christian is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Maverick Medical Care, a virtual practice dedicated to helping patients uncover the root causes of weight gain, fatigue, and hormonal imbalance. Her approach blends evidence-based medicine with functional and integrative strategies to deliver truly personalized care.
But Maverick Medical Care wasn’t built from textbooks alone—it was built from experience.
In 2017, Farrah was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Like many patients, she was given a diagnosis but little explanation—no clear understanding of why it happened or how to address the underlying inflammation driving it.
Just one year later, during one of the most stressful periods of her life, she experienced a life-altering health event: a brainstem bleed caused by a cavernous malformation. She was told it “just happened.” But that answer didn’t sit right.
Driven to find answers, Farrah began researching the deeper connections between inflammation, oxidative stress, hormones, and overall health. What she discovered changed everything—many of the root causes contributing to her condition had been overlooked, and potentially modifiable.
That experience also led to early menopause, bringing on a new set of symptoms and challenges. When she sought help, she was told she wasn’t a candidate for hormone replacement therapy. When she pursued alternative care, she found herself on treatment that wasn’t even guided by proper lab testing—and once again, she wasn’t getting answers or results.
After being failed by a fragmented healthcare system, Farrah made a decision:
She would become the provider she wished she had.
Today, Farrah specializes in hormone optimization, weight loss, and metabolic health, helping patients who feel dismissed, stuck, or unheard finally get real answers. Her method focuses on identifying root causes—whether that’s hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies, or chronic stress—and creating a plan that actually works.
Through her signature approach, patients don’t just receive prescriptions—they receive partnership, education, and a clear path forward.
At Maverick Medical Care, Farrah’s mission is simple:
To help you feel like yourself again—by addressing what others have overlooked.
Kim Reynolds MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Kimberly brings a patient-first approach, advanced clinical training, and a passion for helping you feel your best—inside and out. We’re so excited for you to meet her and add another trusted provider to your care team.
Christian Spence, BSN, RN
Christian has over 15 years of healthcare experience, with experience in specialties such as nephrology, ear nose and throat, and neurology. Christian graduated in 2015 from Tarrant County College with her ADN and in 2019 with her BSN from WGU. Christian is currently in nurse practitioner school at TWU. She enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family in her free time.
Janice Davila, RDN
Janice brings over 20 years of experience in nutrition and dietetics. Janice graduated from TCU in 2001 with her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics, and is currently in the master’s degree program at Texas Tech University for nutrition. Janice brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for helping individuals achieve their health and weight loss goals.
Ashley Duarte, Office Manager
Ashley has over 10 years experience in the medical field as an office manager and medical assistant. Ashley takes pride in caring for patients and making sure their needs are taken care of. Ashley and her husband have six children. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with her family.
Blake Badgett, MD
Dr. Blake Badgett, MD specializes in family practice in Weatherford, OK and has over 25 years of experience in the field of medicine. He graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine with his medical degree in 1999. He is affiliated with Weatherford Regional Hospital. Dr. Blake Badgett is licensed to practice by the state board in Oklahoma.
German Echeverry, MD
Dr. Echeverry is a triple board-certified physician, clinical leader, and entrepreneur with a passion for leveraging technology to solve the major challenges facing our modern healthcare system. Most recently at Zealthy, he served as the founding Senior Medical Director, overseeing clinical product strategy, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Echeverry is clinically trained in anesthesiology with additional sub-specialty board certification in critical care medicine and cardiac surgical critical care. In addition to providing anesthesiology consulting services in the operating room for a wide range of surgical procedures, he also has extensive experience in treating life-threatening conditions such as respiratory failure, heart failure, sepsis, circulatory shock, strokes, metabolic derangements, hemorrhage and bleeding disorders in medical and surgical ICUs both in person and remotely via telemedicine/robotic platforms.
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Tops in Healthcare
Maverick Medical Care is honored to be recognized among the Top 100 Medical Practices in Society Life Magazine’s 8th Annual Tops in Tarrant edition, and we’re proud to be named a Top Winner for Medical Weight Loss. Society Life Magazine (societylifemag.com), a monthly publication based in Keller, Texas, celebrates local families, businesses, and lifestyle across Northeast Tarrant County. This recognition reflects our commitment to modern medicine as more than treatments—it’s teamwork, compassion, and clarity. At Maverick, our providers are partners in prevention, champions of wellness, and trusted guides at every stage of life, delivering care that reaches far beyond the exam room.
General Questions
How do I book an appointment?
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for your first appointment.
How do I prepare for my first appointment?
Here’s what you need to do next:
1️⃣ Set up your patient portal account.
2️⃣ Download the Zoom app.
3️⃣ Mark your calendar for your appointment.
On the day of your appointment:
1️⃣ Prepare a list of your current medications.
2️⃣ You’ll receive an invoice for your appointment; please pay it before your session. If needed, rescheduling is an option.
3️⃣ Weigh yourself in the morning before eating/drinking.
4️⃣ Log in 15 minutes early with a stable internet connection. Park if driving; appointments can’t occur while driving.
5️⃣ Trouble connecting? Call 817 918 8725.
6️⃣ Prepare questions for your appointment.
After your appointment:
1️⃣ If the pharmacy doesn’t contact you within 3 business days, call them.
2️⃣ Start your water intake and diet recommendations right away.
We’re here to support you every step of the way!
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What payment methods do you accept?
We accept payment via all major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Additionally, we accept FSA/HSA debit cards. We will be adding Care Credit soon!
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About Our Services
Medical Weight Loss
Our approach is through a comprehensive, root-cause lens—recognizing that struggles with weight are often driven by underlying metabolic and hormonal factors rather than lack of effort. Issues such as insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, low iron levels, chronic stress, and hormonal imbalances can all impair metabolism, increase fat storage, and make weight loss resistant to diet and exercise alone. While GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide can be effective tools for appetite control and blood sugar regulation, they are not a standalone solution. Sustainable results require addressing nutrition, muscle mass, stress, sleep, and long-term habits alongside medical treatment. By combining advanced lab testing, personalized lifestyle guidance, and targeted therapies, Maverick Medical Care helps patients overcome weight loss plateaus, improve metabolic function, and achieve lasting, maintainable results.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
We address the full spectrum of symptoms caused by hormonal imbalance—such as fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, low libido, mood changes, and poor sleep—even when standard lab results appear “normal.” Rather than relying on broad population-based ranges, the approach focuses on identifying optimal hormone levels through comprehensive testing, including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid function, metabolic markers, and detailed cortisol analysis using saliva testing to assess daily stress patterns. Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) is used to more naturally restore balance, with treatment plans tailored to each patient’s symptoms, physiology, and goals. By integrating hormone optimization with nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle support, Maverick Medical Care takes a root-cause, whole-body approach that not only improves energy, mood, and metabolic function but also supports sustainable weight loss and long-term health.