Empathetic, Professional, and Capable

Concierge Level Care

POD has been crafted out of principles of kindness and honesty.

Daniel Akers, DO

CEO, Founder

Daniel Akers, DO

CEO, Founder

Dr. Akers is a graduate of the University of Illinois. He received his medical degree from Midwestern University. He completed his training at the Texas A&M Emergency Medicine Residency Program. He is a member of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has 20 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Akers lives with his wife and three children in the great state of Texas. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, boating, and hiking in his leisure time.

Brett Marvel, MD

Chief Operating Officer

Brett Marvel, MD

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Marvel is a graduate of Liberty University. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency and training at Baystate Medical Center Tufts University. He is a member of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has 8 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Marvel enjoys the small-town life with his wife and two kids in central Texas. When free you will find him soaking up the Texas sun golfing, fishing, or hiking.

Christopher Nelson, DO

Chief of Marketing

Christopher Nelson, DO

Chief of Marketing

Dr. Nelson is a graduate of the University of Vermont. He obtained his medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and training at Albany Medical Center. He is a member of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has 7 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Nelson lives in Austin, TX where he enjoys spending time with his dog Sammy and riding horses.

Marlene Morales, MD

Chief Architect of Design

Marlene Morales, MD

Chief Architect of Design

Dr. Morales is a graduate of the University of Texas and UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, where she received her medical degree. She completed her training with the Texas A&M Emergency Medicine Residency Program, where she served as Chief Resident. She is a member of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has 14 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Morales’ most notable accomplishment, her life’s greatest pride and joy, are her two wonderful children.

Robb Dies, MD

Board of Directors

Robb Dies, MD

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Dr. Dies is a graduate of Texas A&M University. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch. He completed his residency and training at Scott and White Memorial Hospital. He is a member of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has 10 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Dies spends his free time at the lake with his kids and dogs.

Paul Hsu, MD

Board of Directors

Paul Hsu, MD

Board of Directors

Dr. Hsu is a graduate of Drew University. He obtained his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School (UMDNJ). He completed his residency and training at the Rutgers University Emergency Medicine program. He is a member of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has 7 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Hsu loves music, skiing, cooking, running with his dogs and spending time with his family.

J. Flint Smith, MD

Board of Directors

J. Flint Smith, MD

Board of Directors

Dr. Smith is a graduate of the University of Florida. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Miami. He completed his residency and training at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Texas. He is a member of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has 22 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Smith is raising two daughters, who make every day more interesting than the last.

Matthew Burge, MD

Board of Directors

Matthew Burge, MD

Board of Directors

Dr. Burge is a graduate of Midwestern State University. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech Health Science Center. He completed his training at the Texas A&M Emergency Medicine Residency Program. He is a member of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has 10 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Burge lives with his wife and kids in Texas. He enjoys playing and coaching sports, spending time with his family and friends, and seeing new places.