Pediatric Providers
by Clinic Location

San Antonio - West Campus

1102 Barclay Street, San Antonio, TX 78207

Carol Ann Chincanchan, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: West Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico

Special Interests: ADHD care, and the overall well-being of the child

Hobbies: Reading, traveling

From: San Antonio, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Ricardo Gámez, MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: West Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso Foster School of Medicine; Masters of Science in Information Technology, UT Pan American (now UTRGV); Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Yale University; Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Special Interests: Infant care, preventative medicine (e.g., well-child checkups and healthy living coaching)

Hobbies: Reading, BBQing, cooking, going to the cinema and to the beach, spending time with friends and family, especially my daughter

From: San Antonio, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Jessica Sarabia, MSN, APRN, PNP-BC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: West Campus

 

Education: Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Special Interests: Health promotion, asthma, obesity

Hobbies: Spending time with my family, cooking, hiking, yoga, traveling

From: San Antonio, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Jacqueline Villarreal-Leal, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: West Campus

 

Education: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Board Certified- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Special Interests: Asthma, preventative care, and developmental delays

Hobbies: I enjoy time with my family and friends, painting, watching movies, traveling, and being outdoors with my dog

Language(s) Spoken: English

San Antonio - East Campus

3066 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78220

Zhorae Adams, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: East Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Baylor University, Waco, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas

Special Interests: Newborn care, anticipatory guidance/health education, and growth & development throughout childhood

Hobbies: Shopping, traveling (especially cruising) all around, staying active, and resting at home

From: Houston, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Camille Catangal, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: East Campus

 

Education: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio

Special Interests: Nutrition, obesity, health promotion, disease prevention

Hobbies: Cherishing moments with family, exploring new places, hiking, trying new foods

From: Born in Mabalacat, Philippines, but raised in San Antonio, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Marcia Moreira, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: East Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 2010; Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, the University of Texas at Brownsville, 2003

Special Interests: PTSD in children and adolescents

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Nathalie Tiberio, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: East Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York; Bachelor of Science in Biology, California State University, Long Beach, California

Special Interest: General pediatrics, newborn care, preventative medicine

Hobbies: World traveling, hiking, yoga, reading, watching fantasy/sci-fi movies and anything created by Neil deGrasse Tyson, and spending time with my husband and my cat (Rajah)

From: San Clemente, California

Language(s) Spoken: English

San Antonio - Northwest Campus

8210 Callaghan Road, San Antonio, TX 78230

Patricia Hughes-Juarez, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Northwest Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, University of Virginia Medical School, 1999; Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, George Mason University, 1995

Special Interests: Asthma, ADHD care, promoting healthy living through diet and exercise

Hobbies: Swimming, dancing Zumba, spending time with my husband and children

From: Born in San José, Costa Rica; grew up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Emad Lawendy, MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Northwest Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Ain Shams University School Of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt

Special Interests: Asthma, allergies, obesity, nutritional deficiency, anemia, autism, speech and developmental delays

Hobbies: Soccer, traveling, and music

From: Born in Cairo, Egypt; moved to the U.S. in 2004

Language(s) Spoken: English, Arabic, Spanish

Brendan Mueller, MD, MPH

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Northwest Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Texas A&M College of Medicine; Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, Texas A&M School of Public Health; Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University

Special Interests: Obesity management, vaccination counseling, adolescent medicine & mental health, and public health

Hobbies: Hiking, camping, running, exploring State and National Parks, visiting Disney parks with my wife, watching and reading science fiction movies and novels (Marvel, Star Wars, Jurassic Park), playing basketball, faith-based activities, and supporting the Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Astros, and Texas A&M Aggies

From: La Grange, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Louis Nistal, MPAS, PA-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Northwest Campus

 

Education: Physician Assistant, UTHSC San Antonio; Medico Cirujano, Escuela de Medicina, UNAM

Special Interests: Pediatrics has been always my passion!

Hobbies: I have several hobbies, but my favorite is Kyudo (Japanese archery)

From: Mexico City, Mexico

Language(s) Spoken Fluently: English, Spanish

Language(s) Known: English, Spanish, Japanese, Hebrew, and American Sign Language

San Antonio - Potranco Campus

10002 Westover Bluff, San Antonio, TX 78251

Shanice Latham, MD, MPH

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Potranco Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas; Master of Public Health, Texas Tech Health University Science School of Public Health, Lubbock, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Biology, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas

Special Interests: Mental health, ADHD care, nutrition, obesity, access to care, and health literacy

Hobbies: Reading, baking, traveling, and spending time with family

From: Kingston, Jamaica

Language(s) Spoken: English

Josue Molina, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Potranco Campus

 

Education: Residency Program, Pediatrics, Texas A&M College of Medicine - Scott and White Medical Center (Temple), 1997; Doctor of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, School of Medicine, 1989

Special Interests: ADHD care

Hobbies: Traveling, swimming, and watching movies

From: Born in Monterrey, Mexico; raised in Juarez, Mexico

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Brenda Pagan, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Potranco Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Chamberlain University, Illinois; Master of Science/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner License, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

Special Interests: Mental/behavioral health, newborn care, and preventative medicine

Hobbies: Traveling, the outdoors, water sports, and spending time with family

From: Houston, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Tina Vu, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Potranco Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine from Texas Tech Health Science Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Biology from Baylor University, Waco, Texas

Special Interests: Breastfeeding, preventative care, and patient advocacy

Hobbies: Spending time with my family, traveling, cooking, baking, and trying new restaurants

From: Waco, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English, Vietnamese

San Antonio - Hill Country Village Campus

14811 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78232

Emma Broadbent, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Hill Country Village Campus

 

Education: Master of Science in Nursing/Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care License and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Bachelor of Business Admin in Management and International Business, University of Texas at San Antonio

Special Interests: Disease prevention and pediatric psychology

Hobbies: CrossFit, singing, and traveling

From: Nebraska

Language(s) Spoken: English

Jose Quijada, DO

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Hill Country Village Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center

Special Interests: Asthma, diabetes, obesity, allergy, and community outreach

Hobbies: Dancing, writing, singing, playing guitar, working out, eating different cuisines, and traveling

From: Houston, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

San Antonio - Medical Center Campus

7220 Louis Pasteur Drive, Suite 140, San Antonio, TX 78229

Magdalene Sykes, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Medical Center Campus

 

Education: Pediatrics Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas; Doctor of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Special Interests: Newborn Care, Preventative Medicine, Asthma
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and pets, traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, gardening, baking
From: Sour Lake, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

Lydia Chapa-Wilson, DNP, CPNP, AE-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Medical Center Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of Texas at Arlington; Post Master in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston; Master of Science in Nursing, The University of the Incarnate Word; Master of Arts in Health Services Management, Webster University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington

Special Interests: Asthma, autism, and diabetes

Hobbies: Gardening, spending time with family, and watching old or suspenseful movies

From: Laredo, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

San Antonio - Leon Springs Campus

21195 W IH-10, Suite 2102, San Antonio, TX 78257

Armando Garza, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Leon Springs Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas in Houston; Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University, College Station

Special Interests: ADHD care, asthma, frenectomies, ear piercings, and family planning (fertility awareness)

Hobbies: Hiking with my wife and kids, raising chickens at home, coaching baseball and fastpitch softball, and dancing country/western style

From: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

San Antonio - Luckey Ranch Campus

11930 US Hwy 90, Suite 110, San Antonio, TX 78245

Abby Brown, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Luckey Ranch Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Abilene Christian University

Special Interests: Newborn care, child growth and development, and patient health education

Hobbies: Cooking, playing beach volleyball, and attending country concerts with my husband

From: Wichita Falls, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Preeti Gupta, DO

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Luckey Ranch Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Miami, Miami, Florida

Special Interests: Newborn Care, Breastfeeding, Nutrition/Obesity, & Childhood Asthma

Hobbies: Traveling, Spending time with family & friends, Exploring new restaurants & cuisines

From: Illinois suburbs

Language(s) Spoken: English

San Antonio - Alamo Ranch Campus

6838 Alamo Pkwy, Suite 5, San Antonio, TX 78253

Margaret Duvic, DO

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Alamo Ranch Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, Missouri; Bachelor of Science from the University of New Orleans, Louisiana

Special Interests: Newborn care, childhood development, milk intolerance, nutrition, obesity

Hobbies: Traveling, painting, puzzles, and live music

From: Houma, Louisiana

Language(s) Spoken: English

Christina Ferris, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Alamo Ranch Campus

 

Education: Master of Science in Nursing, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas

Special Interests: Premature infants, nutrition, and behavioral health

Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and children, exercise, any outdoor activity, and traveling

From: San Antonio, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

San Antonio - Encino Park Campus

20306 Encino Ledge, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78259

Steven Fischer, MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Encino Park Campus & Medical Center Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas; Board Certified with the American Board of Pediatrics; Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Special Interests: ADHD care, pediatric cardiology, and general pediatrics

Hobbies: Spending time with family, doing home renovation projects, and traveling

From: Oklahoma

Language(s) Spoken: English

Lauren Thomas, MSN, APRN, PNP-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Encino Park Campus

 

Education: Masters of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas

Special Interests: Type 1 diabetes, dermatology, endocrinology

Hobbies: Reading, hiking, traveling, exercising, spending time with my family and our three Newfoundland dogs

From: San Antonio, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

San Antonio - Stone Oak Campus

20642 Stone Oak Pkwy, Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78258

Luis A. Lopez, MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Stone Oak Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, National University Federico Villarreal, Lima, Peru, 1988; Residency at the Jersey City Medical Center, New Jersey, 1996; Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Special Interests: Preventive medicine, child development, and management of chronic disease

Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, travel, sports, and good food

From: Lima, Peru

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

M. Alejandra Pacheco, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Stone Oak Campus

 

Education: Masters of Science in Nursing, Texas A&M Corpus Christi; Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Houston, Texas

Special Interests: Newborn care, child growth & development

Hobbies: Spending time with family and traveling

From: Alice, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

San Antonio - South Campus

2316 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78223

Suzanna Maupin, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: South Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Texas at Austin

Special Interests: Newborn care, breastfeeding, and ADHD care

Hobbies: Reading and singing (I'm in a choir and sing with my family)

From: Austin, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Chris Wlodarczyk, MPAS, PA-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: South Campus

 

Education: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of St. Francis, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas

Special Interests: Newborn care

Hobbies: Traveling with my family, cooking, spending time outdoors, and participating in Spartan obstacle course runs

From: Born in Poland; moved to the U.S. at age six

Language(s) Spoken: English, Polish

San Antonio - Roosevelt Campus

3727 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214

Melissa Mendoza, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Roosevelt Campus

 

Education: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas

Special Interests: I was a labor and delivery nurse for 7 years prior to being a nurse practitioner, so I love to follow newborn care. There’s something amazing about being able to see your patient grow from the beginning. I also really love to educate on skin conditions such as eczema, as well as discuss growth and nutrition.

Hobbies: I love to read! I have been part of a book club for the last several years and it has become a passion of mine. When I’m not reading, I enjoy theme parks with my girls and playing video games.

From: San Antonio, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Jacob Cavazos, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Roosevelt Campus

 

Education: Masters of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification, University of Texas at Arlington; Bachelor of Science in Biology, St. Mary's University

Special Interests: Early childhood development, health education, preventative care

Hobbies: Reading, watching movies, volleyball, trying new foods, serving my community, and snuggling with my cat, Carmelo Pawthew

From: San Antonio, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

San Antonio - Westover Hills Campus

9022 Culebra Road, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78251

Elizabeth Long, MSN, APRN, PCNS

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Westover Hills Campus

 

Education: Master of Science in Nursing/Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama; Associate Degree in Nursing, Chattanooga State, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Special Interests: Preventative services, obesity, and nutrition

Hobbies: Exercising, cooking, and spending time with family

From: Kansas City, Kansas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Paul Quesada, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Westover Hills Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Special Interests: Patient health education and preventative care

Hobbies: Hiking, listening to oldies music, and traveling

From: Corpus Christi, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Kimberly Stachniak, DO

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Westover Hills Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas HSC, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas

Special Interests: Newborn care, breastfeeding, acute care (sick visits)

Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and our two little kids, traveling, trying out new restaurants, Orangetheory Fitness, and pilates

From: San Antonio, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

CommuniCare at the Multi-Assistance Center (The MAC) at Morgan's Wonderland

5210 Thousand Oaks Drive, Suite 1203, San Antonio, TX 78233

Doria Living, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: CommuniCare at The MAC

 

Education: Master of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care, Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida

Special Interests: My special interests include growth and development, infant care, behavioral health, and reducing disparities in access to preventive pediatric care.

Hobbies: Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my dog Lucy, family, and friends, as well as going to concerts, traveling, and reading.

From: Originally from Carencro, Louisiana, and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Language(s) Spoken: English

Amanda Inglish, MSN, FNP-C, CPN

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: CommuniCare at The MAC

 

Education: Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Education from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas

Special Interests: Asthma and other respiratory conditions, sleep issues, newborn care, breastfeeding support, and medically complex children/adolescents

Hobbies: Reading, live music, traveling, crochet, biking the greenbelts of San Antonio, playing board games with family, watching Marvel movies

From: Port Arthur, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Robert P. Sanders, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: CommuniCare at The MAC

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, University of Virginia; Bachelor of Science in Biology, Duke University; Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Special Interests: Medically complex children, ADHD care

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and four children, running, playing guitar & the drums

From: Grew up in a USAF family, moved frequently; have called San Antonio home since 2008.

Language(s) Spoken: English

Richard Switzer, MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: CommuniCare at The MAC

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Albany Medical College, 1989; Bachelor of Arts in Biology from University of Rochester, 1982; Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Special Interests: Medically complex pediatric care, and mental/behavioral health

Hobbies: Spending time with family, watching baseball, and singing

From: New York City, New York

Language(s) Spoken: English

Helotes Campus

12850 Bandera Road, Suite 106, Helotes, TX 78023

Vincent N. Coleman, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Helotes Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, 1998; Doctorate in Plant Physiology from Texas A&M University, College Station, 1994

Special Interests: General pediatrics, nutrition, obesity

Hobbies: CrossFit, water sports, spending time with friends and family

From: Born and raised in southern California, but have lived in Texas since 1984

Language(s) Spoken: English

James A. Donnel Jr., MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Helotes Campus

 

Education: Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Doctorate of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Biology, Saint Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas

Special Interests: Preventative care, patient education

Hobbies: Home improvement projects, cooking, astronomy, history

From: San Antonio, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish

Boerne Campus

430 W Bandera Road, Suite 9, Boerne, TX 78006

Jennifer Eck, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Boerne Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School; Bachelor of Science in Biology, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas

Special Interests: Breastfeeding Support, Newborn Care, Obesity, Preventative Medicine

Hobbies: Knitting, crocheting, quilting, going to the park with my daughter, and spending time with my family

From: Cedar Park, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Jeffrey M. Henderson, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Boerne Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2002; Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, Abilene Christian University, 1998

Special Interests: General Pediatrics

Hobbies: Camping, teaching the Bible, and eating popcorn

From: Childress, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Wimberley Campus

203 Stillwater Road, Suite 6, Wimberley, TX 78676

Karyn W. Collins, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Wimberley Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center; Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, University of Texas at Austin

Special Interests: Nutrition, exercise, pediatric obesity

Hobbies: My children's sports (my daughter plays volleyball, and my son plays football), cooking for friends & family, and working out by doing boot camps with VRT in Buda

From: Born in California, but have lived most of my life in Austin, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Nicole Howell, MPAS, PA-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Wimberley Campus

 

Education: Master of Physician Assistant Studies at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Special Interests: Nutrition, exercise

Hobbies: Hiking, running, exploring parks with my family

From: Lake Jackson, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

San Marcos Campus

1941 South I-35, Suite 101, San Marcos, TX 78666

Shawn Walker, MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: San Marcos Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Biology, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas; Pediatric Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas; Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Special Interests: ADHD, newborn care, and preventative care

Hobbies: Barbecuing, fishing, swimming, reading, and spending time with family 

From: Amarillo, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Patricia Helmick, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: San Marcos Campus

 

Education: Masters of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Texas at Arlington

Special Interests: Pediatric Primary Care

Hobbies: Kayaking, family time and my dogs

From: Corpus Christi, TX

Language(s) Spoken: English

Kyle Campus

2810 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX 78640

Kwame Duah, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine     
Location: Kyle Campus


Education: Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Special Interests: Childhood Growth & Development, Nutrition, Exercise
Hobbies: Gym exercise, soccer, sudoku, hip-hop dancing
From: Born in Ghana, lived in England through my teens, and have been in America since
Language(s) Spoken: English, Twi

Erin Chaffe, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Kyle Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas; Master of Science in Biotechnology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas

Special Interests: Newborn care, childhood growth & development

Hobbies: Reading, gardening, puzzles, knitting & crochet, baking

From: El Paso, Texas

Language(s) Spoken: English

Linda Meyer, MSN, APRN, PNP-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Kyle Campus

 

Education: Master of Science in Nursing, Purdue University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

Special Interests: General pediatric care, children with special healthcare needs

Hobbies: Reading, cooking, and spending time with my husband and 3 children

From: Indianapolis, Indiana

Language(s) Spoken: English

Shannon O'Neal, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Kyle Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri; Bachelor of Science in Biology, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee

Special Interests: Newborn care, adolescent medicine, pediatric obesity

Hobbies: Traveling, exercising, spending time with family and friends, and reading

From: Born in Miami, Florida; raised in Clarksville, Tennessee

Language(s) Spoken: English

Arathi Shah, MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

Location: Kyle Campus

 

Education: Doctor of Medicine (MBBS), B.J. Medical College, Gujarat University, India (ECFMG certified); Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Pediatrics Residency Training, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York

Special Interests: Nutrition and healthy lifestyle management, allergy and asthma, preventive cardiology, infectious diseases, immunizations

Hobbies: Traveling, recreational activities outdoors, visiting science and fine arts museums with my teenaged son and hubby, dancing (Bollywood and Indian classical styles), reading, relaxing with family and friends

From: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam