Dr. Yaser Elqutub specializes in holistic wellness and healing. Dr. Elqutub established Purposeful Healing Direct Primary Care as a one-of-a-kind wellness center designed to get to the source of a person’s health and see the whole person rather than just treat symptoms. Membership in Purposeful Healing gives a patient access to a Doctor of Osteopathy (who specializes in Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy and integrative medicine), a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a PHD psychologist, a Registered Nurse, and a Reiki healer.

Dr. Elqutub completed his medical school training from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, TX, and was a chief resident at the UT Southwestern Family Medicine program in Dallas, TX. He is originally from Houston, TX, with close ties to the Dallas area.

In his undergraduate career, Dr. Elqutub majored in Scientific Inquiry with a minor in philosophy at the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University, where he also played collegiate football. He was ranked as a National Academic All-American and even featured on ESPN’s College Awards show for being elected as the Captain of the All-State Good Works Team. Other accolades include being a finalist for the Bill Campbell Trophy Award, N-th Degree Award, NSU’s 2011 Homecoming King, and more.

After college, Dr. Elqutub pursued a professional football career in the Canadian Football League with the B.C Lions, as well as the Indoor Football League with the West Texas Wildcatters. He eventually put up his helmet to put on his white coat when he discovered what Osteopathic Medicine was. His passion includes Osteopathic Manipulation, Integrative Medicine, and Holistic Medicine. He is known for his bedside manner, listening skills, and his holistic approach to medicine. He is happily married to his high school sweetheart, Sophia, and they are fortunate to have 2 wonderful boys.