Our Team
Dr. Ahmed Abdullah, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Ahmed Abdullah, a board-certified plastic and cosmetic surgeon, is CEO and co-founder
of Lexli International, Inc. A recognized expert on the restorative and medicinal effects of aloe vera,
Dr. Abdullah is the formulator of the Lexli® line of aloe-based skincare, including the company’s flagship
product, AloeGlyC Renewing Exfoliant®. He is a member of the International Aloe Science Council (IASC) based
in Dallas, Texas, and has served on its board of directors.
In addition to his work with Lexli International, Dr. Abdullah is a clinical associate
professor in plastic surgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine in Grand Forks, N.D. He
owns and practices at Plastic Surgery Institute PC and the Lexli Skin Care Center, and is co-owner of PSI
Ambulatory Surgery Center and Heartland Diagnostic Services, all of which are based in Fargo, N.D.
A Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery,
Dr. Abdullah serves on the Ethics Committee of the North Dakota Medical Association. He earned his medical
degree from Northwestern University in Chicago and completed his residency at the University of Texas Medical
Branch in Galveston, Texas.
Dr. Abdullah is married to Dr. Kay Abdullah, a fellow board-certified plastic surgeon
and co-founder of Lexli International, Inc. They have two sons – Alex and Ali – whose names were combined
to form the Lexli brand name.
Dr. Kay Abdullah
Dr. Kay Abdullah is a board-certified general and plastic surgeon and co-founder of
Lexli International, Inc. She is a practicing general surgeon with a focus on breast cancer and is a clinical
associate professor of surgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine in Grand Forks, N.D.
Dr. Abdullah is also a consultant physician in surgical service for the Veterans Administration.
Dr. Abdullah is an aloe researcher who has specifically been involved in laboratory studies to evaluate the
effects of aloe vera on diabetic wound healing. Her extensive work on the topic has been published in numerous
medical journals.
A Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Abdullah has several professional affiliations, including
the Association of Women Surgeons, the International College of Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons
and the North Dakota Medical Association. She is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine and
completed her residency in general surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
Dr. Abdullah is married to Dr. Ahmed Abdullah, a fellow board-certified plastic surgeon and co-founder of
Lexli International, Inc. They have two sons – Alex and Ali – whose names were combined to form the Lexli
brand name.
Dr. Joel Schock
Joel F. Schock, M.D., was born and raised in Ashley, North Dakota. He received a Bachelors of Science degree from the University
of North Dakota in 1978 and his M.D. from UND in 1982. He has been board certified in family medicine since 1985.
Dr. Schock has practiced family medicine in the Fargo-Moorhead area for 19 years. The scope of his practice has included
obstetrical, walk-in clinic and emergency room care in addition to his regular practice. Most recently, his practice
has focused on wellness and care of all ages, as well as the routine management of chronic and acute illnesses. In June
2003, Dr. Schock and his partner, Dr. Hoadly Harris, established the Plains Medical Clinic in order to practice wellness
and preventative care in a more comprehensive manner.
During his years of practice, Dr. Schock has served as the chairperson of the Dakota Hospital ethics committee and is currently
serving as the medical director of the Odyssey Hospice of Fargo program. He is a member of the American Academy
of Family Practice, the North Dakota Academy of Family Practice and the North Dakota Medical Association. He is an
associate faculty member of the UND School of Medicine and actively teaches students from numerous surrounding
physician assistant programs.
Dr. Schock resides in Fargo, North Dakota with his wife, Jane, and their three children, Lisa, Sarah and Joel James. Together
they enjoy outdoor recreation, water sports, horse show competitions, soccer, fishing and music.
Dr. Hoadley Harris
A native of Iowa, Hoadley H. Harris, M.D., received a Bachelor of Science degree from Morningside College in Sioux
City. He subsequently received a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa
City. Shortly thereafter, he completed a residency in family medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Dr. Harris initially practiced full time with the Dakota Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota for five years and subsequently with MeritCare
Medical Group for 13 years. Dr. Harris is currently in private practice and co-owns Plains Medical Clinic, LLC with Dr.
Joel Schock.
Dr. Harris is a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice. Initially board-certified in 1985, he has been recertified
in 1991, 1997 and 2003. He is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
In addition to his full-time clinical practice, Dr. Harris has lectured extensively on the psychopharmacology of depression,
bipolar disorder and ADHD. In addition, he serves as an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Family Medicine
at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and is currently a principal investigator in several clinical
trials studying osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. His past appointments include Chairman of
the Department of Family Medicine at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota.
Dr. Harris resides in Fargo with his wife, Sheila, and their seven children. In his spare time he enjoys weight training, cycling,
flying and boating.
Jessica O’Dair
Brand Ambassador, Lexli International
A licensed paramedical aesthetician, Jessica provides Lexli customers (consumers and skincare professionals alike) with skincare expertise and industry insight. Her thorough knowledge of all things Lexli affords customers unequaled guidance through the proper use of the product line.
Jessica also owns Jessica’s Permanent Makeup & Skin Care Clinic in Lone Tree, Colorado.