
ABOUT US
We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of Endocrine Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Hormone, and Metabolic Disorders such as:
- Diabetes Mellitus – Type 1 and Type 2, Gestational Diabetes, including complications such as nerve, eye and kidney damage
- Thyroid diseases, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer
- Calcium and parathyroid glands disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Obesity and weight management
- Disorders of the pituitary gland
- Cholesterol metabolism disorders
- Hormone replacement therapy and related sexual dysfunction in men and women
- Transgender medicine
- Adrenal insufficiency, adrenal tumors and hormone-induced hypertension
Carlos Arauz-Pacheco
MD, Fellow of the American College of Endocrinologists
Biography
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Certifications
Board Certification by the American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages
Bilingual – English, Spanish
Dr. Dan Lender
MD
Biography
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Certifications
Board Certification by the American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages
Bilingual – English, Spanish
Pauline Hender Pagel
RN, MSN, FNP-C
Biography
Polly Hendler Pagel received her Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing in 1991 from Texas Woman’s University. She completed the Critical care/Trauma Nurse Internship at Parkland Memorial Hospital and worked in both the Emergency Room and Medical/Pulmonary Intensive Care Unit.
She received her Matser’s in Science in Nursing from Texas A&M University in 1994 and became a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner for 28 years, and has specialized in the care of patients with Diabetes for more than 20 years. Her experience includes Primary Care, Diabetes Care at Parkland Diabetes Clinic, and as an In-Patient Consultant for those admitted to Parkland with Diabetes issues. She has worked with Dr. Arauz-Pacheco and Dr. Dan Lender for more than five years.
Polly has lived most of her life in Dallas and enjoys gardening and traveling in her motor home with her husband and son.
Education and Training
Texas Woman’s University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1991
Texas A&M University, Master of Science in Nursing, 1991
Family Nurse Practitioner

Trusted By Patients
Dallas
12606 Greenville Ave, #215
Dallas TX 75243
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am-Noon
(214) 257-7721
(972) 475-5668 fax
Rockwall
890 Rockwall Pkwy, #102
Rockwall TX 75032
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am-noon
(972) 475-5600
(972) 475-5668 fax