Medical Providers

Emmanuel “Manny” Barias, MD serves as the Medical Director of Panhandle Counseling and

Health Center (PCHC) in Guymon, OK, and Director of the Primary Care Division
at Family First Physicians in New Jersey. He is dual board-certified in Family
Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and the National Board
of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of
Family Physicians (FAAFP).

Previously, Dr. Manny served as CEO of Memorial Hospital of Texas County and as a physician
at Specialty Clinics of St. Anne, where he developed strong connections with
patients and the community. Now living in New Jersey, he is excited to
return—remotely—to support the Oklahoma Panhandle again. With a deep
understanding of the region’s unique healthcare challenges, he is committed to
improving primary care access, quality, and coordination at PCHC.

Fondly called “Dr. Manny” by his patients, he is passionate
about integrating innovative healthcare solutions and expanding
patient-centered services to ensure that residents of Texas County receive
high-quality, comprehensive medical care.

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Tasha Herrera was raised in Tyrone, Oklahoma. She is a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Chamberlain University. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Tasha has had experience in labor and delivery, community health, and family practice over the previous 10 years. For the past 3 years, Tasha has been a staff nurse at Panhandle Counseling and Health Center. Tasha enjoys spending time with her family, her animals, and going camping. 

Tasha will be providing care to patients of all ages. She believes in the importance of patient-centered care and collaborative decision-making with patients based on current evidence-based practice.

Jessica Rivera Vega began her nursing career in 2017 after graduating from Seward County Community College. Since then, she worked as an ER nurse, a traveling nurse, and in an OBGYN setting—experiences that have helped shape the provider she is today. Wanting to do more for her patients and community, she earned her Nurse Practitioner degree from Chamberlain University and also obtained her aesthetics certification while in school.

'I’m proud to be joining PCHC as a Nurse Practitioner and excited for the opportunity to give back to the community I call home. I’m passionate about empowering my patients through education, support, and providing the highest quality care possible.'