Pediatric Providers
San Antonio - West Campus
Carol Ann Chincanchan, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: San Antonio - West Campus
Degree and College: 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, Español
Ricardo Gámez, MD, FAAP
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: San Antonio - West Campus
Degree and College: 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, Español
Jessica Sarabia, MSN, APRN, PNP-BC
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: San Antonio - West Campus
Degree and College: 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
San Antonio - East Campus
Zhorae Adams, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: East Campus
Degree and College: 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: San Antonio - East Campus
Degree and College: 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: San Antonio - East Campus
Degree and College: 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, Español
Nathalie Tiberio, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: San Antonio - East Campus
Degree and College: 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
Patricia Hughes-Juarez, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Northwest Campus
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
Shanice Latham, MD, MPH
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Potranco Campus
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, University of Nuevo Leon 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
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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, Spanish
San Antonio - Hill Country Village Campus
Emma Broadbent, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Hill Country Village Campus
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
Steven Fischer, MD, FAAP
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Hill Country Village Campus
Degree and College: 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
San Antonio - Leon Springs Campus
Armando Garza, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Hill Country Village Campus
Degree and College: 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
Abby Brown, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Luckey Ranch Campus
Degree and College: 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
David Stachniak, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Luckey Ranch Campus
Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, Illinois; Board Certifiied by the American Board of Pediatrics
Special Interests: Newborn care and sports medicine
Hobbies: Golf, hiking, traveling, and spending time with my wife and daughter
From: Illinois
Language(s) Spoken: English
San Antonio - Alamo Ranch Campus
Margaret Duvic, DO
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Alamo Ranch Campus
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
Lauren Thomas, MSN, APRN, PNP-C
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Encino Park Campus
Degree and College: 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
Luis A. Lopez, MD, FAAP
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Stone Oak Campus
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
Dara Trevino, MPAS, PA-C
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Stone Oak Campus
Degree and College: Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, UT Health Science Center; Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Abilene Christian University; National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certified
Special Interests: Empowering families to raise healthy kids
Hobbies: Going to the zoo, spending time outdoors, and dancing to the blues
From: Born in Brad, Texas; raised in a military family, frequently moved around
Language(s) Spoken: English
San Antonio - South Campus
Suzanna Maupin, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: South Campus
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
Jacob Cavazos, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Roosevelt Campus
Degree and College: 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
Elizabeth Long, MSN, APRN, PCNS
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Westover Hills Campus
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
CommuniCare at Morgan's Multi-Assistance Center (The MAC)
Amanda Inglish, MSN, FNP-C, CPN
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: CommuniCare at The MAC
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
Wimberley Campus
Karyn W. Collins, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Wimberley Campus
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
Ashlie Abraham, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: San Marcos Campus
Degree and College: Masters of Science in Nursing, Regis College, Weston, Massachusetts; Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Galen College of Nursing, San Antonio, Texas
Special Interests: Newborn care, health education, child growth & development
Hobbies: Road-tripping with my family across Texas, going antique shopping, listening to live music, trying new foods
From: Napa, California
Language(s) Spoken: English
Mital Shah, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: San Marcos Campus
Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Children's Hospital of Richmond; Bachelor's of Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
Special Interests: Childhood asthma, obesity, preventative medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and daughter, traveling, listening to music, and exploring different cuisines
From: Chicago, Illinois
Language(s) Spoken: English, Gujarati, Hindi
Kyle Campus
Erin Chaffe, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
Location: Kyle Campus
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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
Degree and College: 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