Meet the Staff

Dara is Dr. Ghaffar's physician assistant who joined out team in January 2018. She was born and raised in San Antonio. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with highest honors and graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Texas in Austin. Additionally she received her Masters in Physician Studies at The University of Texas, Southwestern School of Health Professions (UT Southwestern), which is one of the top physician assistant programs in the United States. Dara enjoys educating patients and parents about medical conditions and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. She believes it is a privilege to watch your children grow and enjoys empowering young children to care about their health. Dara is a certified by and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Society of Physician Assistants in Pediatrics. While not taking care of patients, Dara enjoys doing yoga, playing with her dog, and spending time with her husband.

Kasandra, born and raised in Euless has been with Dallas Pediatrics since our early 2005. A proud mother of a honor student, Kasandra lives with her daughter in Arlington, Texas. In her free time Kasandra enjoys movies and reading books.

Cindy have been with Dallas Pediatrics since 2013. She lives with her family in Irving, Texas. In her free time she like to spend time with her son and enjoys shopping and cooking

Yesenia has been with Dallas Pediatrics since 2013. Yesenia is a Dallas native and lives in Dallas with her family. In her free time she likes to run, ride her ATV and most of all spend time with her close knit family.

Jennifer is from Grapevine and had been with Dallas Pediatrics since 2017. In her free time Jennifer likes to go shopping, watch movies and spend time with her friends and family.

Anna is originally from Irving Texas and has been with Dallas Pediatrics since 2017. Anna loves take care of small children being a mother of two small children herself. In her free time she likes cooking, shopping and spending time with her family.