Our Team
Allison Wells MD MBA FASA
Dr Allison Wells is a licensed, board-certified anesthesiologist with expertise in anesthesia from ambulatory care to complex surgical cases, and extensive training and experience in interventional mental health care and procedures. Her passion is helping patients achieve the best-possible outcomes in a safe, professional and comfortable manner.
Dr Wells is an experience-leader in interventional treatments for mood disorders and pain conditions. She co-founded one of the first focused clinics providing ketamine infusions in the country, and the first in Houston, providing over 15,000 infusions since 2015. She actively contributes to the field with research, advocacy, and efforts to expand access to care.
Dr Wells holds degrees from Swarthmore College, Baylor College of Medicine, and UMass Amherst, and she trained at Baylor College of Medicine and Harvard Medical School. She is also trained as an Integrative Psychiatry Institute Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Provider, and as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and with a Fellowship in Integrative Health & Medicine.
Dr Wells is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Baylor College of Medicine, and an Adjunct Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Texas A&M University. She holds leadership roles with the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Anesthesiologists, she is a founding board member of The Ketamine Task Force, and she is an executive board member of Legacy Community Health. She has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Society Anesthesiologists, a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and a Certified Physician Executive with the American Association of Physician Leadership.
Jesse Wells
Jesse holds degrees from Swarthmore College and Harvard University. His experience spans research, design, project management, program management, capital planning and medical management. He brings this experience across disciplines to operations and strategy.
Jesse co-founded one of the first focused clinics providing ketamine infusions in country, and the first in Houston. He is dedicated to mission-driven work that helps others. He seeks to leverage continuous improvement across endeavors – from a masters thesis in complex system optimization, to R&D in program management and lean processes, through management consulting and operations – working toward building great service and medicine that matters at Wells Medicine every day.
Rishi Modi
Dr Rishi Modi is a licensed, board certified anesthesiologist with extensive experience in procedures of all kinds, and a focus on lifestyle medicine and holistic healing. His goal is to help his patients live fulfilling lives tailored to the way that fits best for them!
Dr Modi strives to live his life with the same ethos that he discusses with patients, especially clean eating, food as medicine, socialization with family and friends, and minimizing consumerism. When he’s not practicing medicine he likes to spend time with his wife and 4 kids (plus any visiting kids!) cooking together, reading by the fire, and being active in sports and exercise. His hobbies include gardening, training the dog, and traveling to national parks.
Sarah
Sarah is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist who has cared for patients across all stages of life, both as a nurse and nurse anesthetist. She began her healthcare career as a neonatal ICU nurse, then as a pediatric nurse anesthetist for the first decade of her career as an advanced practice provider. She has served in leadership roles and international medical missions with the aim to promote access to anesthesia care. She has a passion for teaching and has lectured on pharmacology and physiology at collegiate and national levels.
Sarah is dedicated to engaging and addressing the challenges individuals and families endure to inspire and empower others to overcome cycles of familial, economic and personal distress. Her life experiences aid her in caring for patients, and she is glad to help them overcome distinct challenges through collaborative care.
Elizabet Azua
Elizabet is a Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience in emergency medicine, where she has developed a strong foundation in patient safety, critical thinking, and compassionate care. Her background includes travel nursing, which has allowed her to work with diverse patient populations. She is committed to creating a supportive and reassuring environment for each patient in her care.
Elizabet has a strong interest in innovative approaches to mental health care and working with emerging treatments to improve patient outcomes and overall well-being.
Outside of work, Elizabet enjoys traveling with her family, reading, and spending time with her maltipoo.
Vanessa Buice
Vanessa is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design where she focused on animation and project management. She is active in community engagement, with a background in teaching and community leadership roles. She has a passion for mental health advocacy and effective mental health treatments.
Outside of Wells Medicine, Vanessa spends her time with loved ones and working on new art and animation.
Karleigh Chaney
Karleigh is a Texas State graduate with a Master’s degree in Psychological Research. She brings experience in office administration and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment support. As a technician, she has seen firsthand the positive impact that innovative, evidence-based treatments can have for individuals living with treatment resistant depression, anxiety, and other conditions.
Karleigh is dedicated to continuing her education in the field and is committed to expanding her knowledge in clinical care to better support patients on their wellness journey. Outside of the office, she enjoys baking, thrifting, and spending time with her pets. Her newest creative pursuit is learning how to sew.
Rediet Kitila
Rediet holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Her experience includes clinical office administration and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) delivery. She is passionate about advancing innovative treatments that improve patient outcomes. She’s particularly glad that her skills in TMS allows her to work closely with individuals to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD, and other mental health disorders.
Rediet is committed to continuous learning and innovation and strives to expand her work in mental health while helping patients. Outside of clinic work, she enjoys spending her time with a good book and watching documentaries.