Choosing a physician is one of the most important decisions you will make. At Dr. CAREing, you’ll find a team you can trust for expertise, honest advice, and genuinely personal care.
Choosing a physician is a choice — you’re trusting this person with their expertise and advice, to evaluate your health and provide treatment that can change your life. We take that trust seriously.
Dr. CAREing’s providers are highly knowledgeable, and our “open-access” scheduling means we keep room each day for patients who need to be seen right away — five days a week, plus Saturday by appointment.
Dr. Astrid Gutsmann brings rare depth to family medicine. She holds a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from UT Health San Antonio and a D.O. from UNT Health Science Center, completed residency at UT Southwestern and Parkland, and has owned Dr. CAREing since 2006. She was board-certified in family medicine in 2005 and directs the on-site CLIA lab, equipped with state-of-the-art blood analyzers so many tests can be done in the office. She has published on aging and molecular biology and has cared for Allen families for nearly two decades.
Mary Jacob is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner. She has provided compassionate, comprehensive care since 2019. A graduate of Arkansas State University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, she brings strong family-medicine experience and treats school-age children, adults, and older adults. Dr. Jacob believes in listening closely, understanding each patient’s needs, and building trusted relationships. Her practice emphasizes preventive care, health promotion, and helping patients reach lasting wellness. Outside the clinic, she enjoys time with family, travel, discovering new places, and creative work that broadens her perspective.
Blessy Simon, NP, has been part of the Dr. CAREing team for many years and brings a strong background in family medicine. She cares for school-age children, adults, and older adults, with a focus on thoughtful, personalized care. Blessy believes in listening closely, communicating clearly, and building lasting relationships with her patients and their families. Her approach emphasizes preventive care, healthy lifestyle habits, and the management of acute and chronic conditions. She also values continuity of care, helping patients stay informed and involved in their health over time. Her goal is to make every patient feel comfortable, cared for, and confident in the care they receive.
Serving Allen since
Physician-owner
State-of-the-art lab
Whole-family team
New patients welcome. Schedule online or give us a call. Saturday visits by appointment.
