Medical Providers by Clinic Location

1102 Barclay Street, San Antonio, TX 78207

Ricardo Gámez, MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine     Location: San Antonio - West Campus

 

Degree and College: Doctorate 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 and 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

Carol Ann Chincanchan, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine     Location: San Antonio - West Campus
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Medicine, the 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

Jessica Sarabia, MSN, APRN, PNP-BC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine     Location: San Antonio - West Campus

 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; 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

Marisol Garcia-Hodge, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Hospital Affiliation: Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Women's Pavilion

 

Degree and College: Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program, University of Texas Medical School at Houston; Doctorate of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Texas at San Antonio
Special Interests: High-risk obstetrics, teen health, contraception, disease prevention
Hobbies: Traveling, long walks with my girl friends, reading, baking
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Not accepting new patients at this time.

Nichole Van de Putte, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hospital Affiliation: Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Women’s Pavilion

 
Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX; Bachelors of Music/Minor in Psychology, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
Special Interests: Teen health, contraception, high risk obstetrics
Hobbies: Music, cooking, outdoors, arts & crafts
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Leticia Vargas, MD, MBA, FACOG

Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hospital Affiliation: Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Women’s Pavilion

 
Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, MD, UTHSCSA, San Antonio, TX, 2000; Masters of Business Administration, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 2009; Bachelor of Science in Biology, Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, TX, 1995
Special Interest: Lifestyle medicine, pregnancy, pre-menopause, weight loss, PCOS
Hobbies: Dancing, traveling, reading
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español, (Conversational) French

Elizabeth Vasquez, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Hospital Affiliation: Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Women's Pavilion

 
Degree and College: Master's of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Texas State University; Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin
Special Interests: Family planning/contraceptive care, cervical cancer screening, infertility care
Hobbies: Cooking Mexican food, exploring new restaurants, being a cat mom, going to live music concerts
From: Laredo, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Crystel Harb, DO, MPH

Specialty: Adult Medicine     Location: San Antonio - West Campus

 

Degree and College: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, San Antonio, Texas; Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Saint Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas
Special Interests: Lifestyle medicine
Hobbies: Art & crafts, painting, pouring epoxy resin, sewing, and dancing
From: Beirut, Lebanon
Language(s) Spoken: English, French, Arabic

Michael Garcia, MD

Specialty: Adult / Internal Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas, 1981
Special Interest: Women's health
Hobbies: Spending time with my family
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

 

Michael J. Mohr, DO, FAAFP

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine; Master of Science in Pathology, Indiana University Medical Center; Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Indiana University
Special Interests: Primary care for adults & children, HIV/AIDS research
Hobbies: Traveling and hiking
From: Indianapolis, Indiana
Language(s) Spoken: English

Bridget Y. Thackeray, DO

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 
Degree and College: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of North Texas, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine; Bachelor of Science from Tennessee State University, 1998
Special Interest: Women's health, senior care, HIV/AIDS research
Hobbies: Boating and cooking
From: Fountain Valley, California
Language(s) Spoken: English

Rex Sanathra, DO

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine; Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at University of California, Irvine
Special Interests: Adult medicine, preventative medicine, hypertension, diabetes, patient education, office-based procedures, health optimization & maintenance
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, reading, volunteering, ancient history, astronomy
From: Huntington Beach, California
Language(s) Spoken: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Español medico

Not accepting new patients at this time.

Janie Reddy, DNP, FNP-BC

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctorate in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, 2014; Masters of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, 2009; Bachelors of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, 2005
Special Interests: Primary care for all ages greater than four years old
Hobbies: Reading, outdoor activities
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Stephanie Ortiz, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, FNP-BC

Specialty: Senior Care
 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL; Bachelor in Science in Nursing from Saint Petersburg State College
Special Interests: Hypertension, diabetes, health promotion, disease prevention
Hobbies: Traveling, shopping, outdoor activities, and spending time with friends & family
From: Florida
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Lisette Harb, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 

Degree and College: Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, The University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovation; Bachelors of Science in Nursing, The University of the Incarnate Word
Special Interests: Health promotion & education, lifestyle medicine, disease prevention
Hobbies: Cooking, baking, hiking, spending time with family and making memories together
From: Beirut, Lebanon
Language(s) Spoken: English, French, Arabic

Collin Christensen, MSPA, PA-C

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program from South University, Savannah, Georgia; Bachelor's of Science in Nutritional Sciences and Molecular Biology from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Special Interests: Diabetes, medical research, physical therapy
Hobbies: Hiking, mountain biking, tennis, piano
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español, Portuguese

3066 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78220

Kelly Brooks, MD

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 

Degree and College: Chief Resident, Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont; Doctor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Neuroscience, Colby College, Waterville, Maine
Special Interests: Pediatric medicine, teen health, contraceptive and reproductive care, chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension), behavioral and mental health
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband, daughter & our dog, hiking/running/biking, yoga, painting, reading, exploring new foods and restaurants with my husband, listening to podcasts, art museums, traveling
From: Rangeley, Maine
Language(s) Spoken: English

Joaquin V. Littlejohn, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Adult Medicine / Cardiology
 

Degree and College: Masters of Science in Nursing, Concordia University Wisconsin; Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, TX
Special Interests: Health promotion, disease prevention
Hobbies: Sports, movies, poker, travel, music
From: Detroit, Michigan
Language(s) Spoken: English

Patricia L. Rosillo, MD

Specialty: Senior Care         
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine from University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Special Interests: Geriatric care, patient education, and complex clinical cases
Hobbies: I love baking and currently enfatuated with chickens and farm fowl
From: I was born and raise in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The land of the mariachi and tequila!
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Marcia Moreira, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

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
 

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

Camille Catangal, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing at The University of Texas at Arlington; Bachelor of Science in Nursing at The 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

Nguyen Nguyen, DO

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Hospital Affiliation: Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Women’s Pavilion

 

Degree and College: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences; Bachelor of Arts in Biology at The Colorado College
Special Interest: Social determinants of health, oncology, substance abuse, and minimally invasive surgery
Hobbies: Tennis, Interior design, swimming, reading, and live music shows
From: Quang Tri, Vietnam and Denver, Colorado
Language(s) Spoken: English, Vietnamese

8210 Callaghan Road, San Antonio, TX 78230

Patricia Hughes-Juarez, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

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 Interest: Asthma, ADHD care, promoting healthy living through diet and exercise
Hobbies: Swimming, dancing Zumba, spending time with my husband and children
From: I was born in San Jose, Costa Rica, and grew up in the suburbs of Washington D.C.
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Brendan Mueller, MD, MPH

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine        
 

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, 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

Emad Lawendy, MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Medicine from the Ain Shams University School Of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt
Special Interest: Asthma, Allergies, Obesity, Nutritional Deficiency, Anemia, Screening for Autism, Speech and Developmental Delays
Hobbies: Soccer, traveling, and music
From: Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, and moved to the U.S. in 2004
Language(s) Spoken: English, Arabic, Español medico

Louis Nistal, MPAS, PA-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Physician Assistant, UTHSC San Antonio; Medico Cirujano, Escuela de Medicina, UNAM
Special Interest: Pediatrics has been always my passion!
Hobbies: I have several hobbies, but my favorite is Kyudo (or Japanese archery)
From: Mexico City, Mexico
Language(s) Fluently Spoken: English, Español
Language(s) Known: English, Español, Japanese, Hebrew, and sign language

John M. Ramirez, DO

Specialty: Adult Medicine     
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, San Antonio, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas
Special Interests: Diabetes, hypertension, and preventative medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, and going to bar trivia watching the San Antonio Spurs and the Kansas City Chiefs
From: El Paso, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

Shanica Baptiste-Simmonds, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Adult Medicine  

     

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Special Interests: Passionate about the safe and effective treatment of obesity, health promotion, and disease prevention
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, traveling
From: Born in Brooklyn, NY, raised on the beautiful island of St. Lucia, and now permanently based in San Antonio
Language(s) Spoken: English, French Creole

Kasey A. Frye, DC, MSN, FNP-C

Specialty: Adult / Sports Medicine        
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Chiropractic; Masters of Science in Nursing
Special Interests: Orthopedics
Hobbies: Spending time outdoors with family and friends
From: Arlington, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

Sirima O'Leary, MPAS, PA-C

Specialty: Acute Care
 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from UT Health San Antonio; Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas Woman’s University
Special Interests: Health promotion, orthopedics
Hobbies: Travel, hiking, cooking & baking
From: Fort Worth, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Hmong

Elly Xenakis, MD

Specialty: Maternal-Fetal Medicine        

Hospital Affiliation: University Health Hospital


Degree and College:
Doctor in Medicine, University of Pavia; Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship, the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

Special Interests: High-risk Obstetrics, Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy, Diabetes
Hobbies: Traveling, reading, art, and history
From: I was born and raised in Bucharest, Romania, and I also lived in Italy for several years
Language(s) Spoken: English, Romanian, Italian

Arlene Bury-Fiol, MD, FACOG

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology         

Hospital Affiliation: University Health Hospital

 
Degree and College: Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2018; Doctorate of Medicine at Ponce Health Science University, 2013; Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce, 2008
Special Interests: Contraception, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, high-risk obstetrics
Hobbies: Traveling, outdoor activities, live music, spending time with family and friends
From: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Denise Herrera, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology         

Hospital Affiliation: University Health Hospital

 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Tyler
Special Interests: Women's health, high-risk pregnancy, preventative care for women
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, particularly my husband, my son, and our four dogs, being outdoors, playing tennis
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

10002 Westover Bluff, San Antonio, TX 78251

Josue Molina, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctorate in Medicine, University of Nuevo Leon School of Medicine, 1989
Special Interests: ADHD care
Hobbies: Traveling, swimming, and watching movies
From: Born in Monterrey, Mexico, and raised in Juarez, Mexico
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Tina Vu, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine from Texas Tech Health Science Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX; Bachelor of Science in Biology from Baylor University, Waco, TX
Special Interest: 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, Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese), Español conversacional

Brenda Pagan, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine         
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain University in Illinois; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque
Special Interest: 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

Yadira Anca, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hospital Affiliation: Main Methodist Hospital Medical Center
 
Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine from the Ponce School of Medicine, Puerto Rico, 2007; Bachelor of Science from the University of Puerto Rico, 2003
Special Interests: Contraception, minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery, high-risk obstetrics, teen health
Hobbies: Traveling, reading, outdoor activities, working out, spending time with family & friends
From: Puerto Rico
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Sally Jo Bullock, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Hospital Affiliation: Main Methodist Hospital Medical Center

 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, College Station, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband, family, and friends, and caring for our farm of rescue animals
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

DeJaye Dienhart, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hospital Affiliation: Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Women’s Pavilion

 

Degree and College: Masters of Science in Nursing from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Special Interests: Health promotion, disease prevention, teen health, overall wellness
Hobbies: Riding my Peloton bike, spending time with friends & family, traveling to new places with my partner Erich, and being obsessed with my daughter, Ollie, my two cats, Fritz and Bexar, and my dog, Otis
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

1200 Brooklyn Avenue, Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78212

Luis O. Morales, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hospital Affiliation: Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Women's Pavilion
 
Degree and College: Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University District Hospital, 1993; Doctor of Medicine from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 1989; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico, 1985
Special Interests: High risk obstetrics, gynecologic surgery
From: Puerto Rico
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Jeni Vela, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology    

Hospital Affiliation: Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Women’s Pavilion 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX; Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Texas - Pan American, Edinburg, TX
Special Interest: High-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive gynecological surgery
Hobbies: Hiking, music, travel, cooking, spending time with friends and family
From: Progreso, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

San Antonio - Hill Country Village Campus

14811 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78232

Jose Quijada, DO

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Osteopathy from the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Special Interest: Asthma, diabetes, obesity, allergy, community outreach
Hobbies: Dancing, writing, singing, playing guitar, working out, eating different cuisines, traveling
From: Houston, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Emma Broadbent, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner License & Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center; Bachelor of Business Admin in Management and International Business from University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
Special Interests: Disease prevention, pediatric psychology
Hobbies: CrossFit, singing, traveling
From: Nebraska
Language(s) Spoken: English

San Antonio - Medical Center Campus

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

Steven Fischer, MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Medicine, The 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

Cynthia Shirley, MD, FACOG

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology   
Hospital Affiliation: Main Methodist Hospital Medical Center

 
Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas, Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX; Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)
Special Interests: Teen health
Hobbies: Reading, gardening, driving around, spending time with my grandchildren
From: Poteet, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

Paul Trautmann, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology     
Hospital Affiliation: Main Methodist Hospital Medical Center
 
Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas, Medical Branch at Galveston, TX
Special Interests: General obstetrics, contraceptive care
Hobbies: Tennis, doing house renovations, spending time with family, going to the movies
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

San Antonio - Leon Springs Campus

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

Armando Garza, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas in Houston; Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University
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, country and western style dancing
From: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

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Alicia Mills, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Special Interests: Asthma, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other complex pediatric medical conditions
Hobbies: Love to travel, ski, and spend time with my husband and my four boys
From: Dover, Ohio
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español, Portuguese

Kat Santovena, MSN, WHNP, C-ERM

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Hospital Affiliation: Main Methodist Hospital Medical Center

 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, University Of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Administration, University of Houston, Sugar Land, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Special Interests: High-risk obstetrics, advocating for young mothers, general women's health
Hobbies: I enjoy working out, napping, watching Netflix, and attending my children's extracurricular activities
From: Corpus Christi, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

San Marcos Campus

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

Mital Shah, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University - Children's Hospital of Richmond; Bachelor's of Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
Special Interests: Childhood asthma, obesity, and 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

Ashlie Abraham, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Masters of Science in Nursing from Regis College, Weston, Massachusetts; Bachelors of Science in Nursing from 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

Ompiga Boal, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner License from Chamberlain University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wayland Baptist University
Special Interests: Health promotion & education, disease prevention, hypertension, diabetes, women’s health
Hobbies: Cooking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with my family, friends and dogs
From: Seguin, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Thai

Richard S. Arthur, MSN, FNP-C, USAF M.Sgt. (Ret.)

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi; Retired Air Force Master Sergeant of 24 years of active duty service as a Medical Technician
Special Interests: Family medicine in general, patient health promotion, wound management, diabetes, hypertension
Hobbies: Traveling, spending time with family, woodworking
From: Tifton, Georgia
Language(s) Spoken: English

Kyle Campus

2810 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX 78640

Erin Chaffe, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctorate 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 and development
Hobbies: Reading, gardening, puzzles, knitting & crochet, and baking
From: El Paso, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

Shannon O'Neal, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine 
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, MO; Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN
Special Interests: Newborn care, adolescent medicine, and obesity
Hobbies: Traveling, exercising, spending time with family and friends, and reading
From: Born in Miami, Florida, but raised primarily in Clarksville, Tennessee
Language(s) Spoken: English

Arathi Shah, MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine 
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine - MD (MBBS), BJ Medical College Gujarat University, India (ECFMG certified); Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (conferred by the American Academy of Pediatrics); Pediatrics residency training at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
Special Interests: Nutrition and healthy lifestyle management, allergy and asthma, preventive cardiology, infectious diseases, and 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, Español medico, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam

Linda Meyer, MSN, APRN, CPNP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing from Purdue University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana
Special Interests: Pediatric health & wellness, and children with special healthcare needs
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, and spending time with my husband and 3 children
From: Indianapolis, Indiana
Language(s) Spoken: English

Lucia Ridlen-Gonzalez, MD

Specialty: Senior Care         
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Medicine from University of Colorado School of Medicine; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles
Special Interest: Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and overall patient wellness
Hobbies: Gardening, cooking, working out, watching classic and foreign movies, and traveling
From:  Watsonville, California
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español, Italian, French

Merin Varghese, DO

Specialty: Adult Medicine    
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus, Lawrenceville, Georgia; Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Special Interest: Diabetes, obesity, and nutrition
Hobbies: Outdoor activities like hiking & kayaking, reading, and cooking
From: Flushing, New York
Language(s) Spoken: English, Malayalam

Bronta Wegesa, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Acute Care
 
Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at El Paso; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Wayland Baptist University; Bachelor of Science in Community Health, University of Texas at San Antonio
Special Interests: Health promotion, disease prevention, patient health education
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, exercising, watching movies, traveling, dancing
From: Austin, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

Sara Blanchard, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 

Degree and College: Masters of Science in Nursing from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center; Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Nicholls State University
Special Interests: Health promotion, thyroid disorders, diabetes, and hypertension
Hobbies: Camping, traveling, and spending time with family
From: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Language(s) Spoken: English

Nurah Morgan, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Hospital Affiliation: Ascension Seton Hays Women's Center - Birthing Center

 
Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, New York; Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from SUNY Stony Brook, New York
Special Interests: Obesity, the application of women's health in African American and other underserved communities
Hobbies: Interior design, spending time with family, doing DIY projects
From: Brooklyn, New York
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español medico

Ashley Choucroun, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hospital Affiliation: Ascension Seton Hays Women's Center - Birthing Center
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Medicine, Jefferson Medical College (now known as Sidney Kimmel Medical College), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Bachelor of Arts, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
Special Interests: Pregnancy care, contraception, general gynecologic care
Hobbies: Spending time with family, reading, yoga
From: Wilmington, Delaware
Language(s) Spoken: English

Eleanor Kaura, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hospital Affiliation: Ascension Seton Hays Women's Center - Birthing Center
 
Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University
Special Interests: Contraception, advocating for women's reproductive rights
Hobbies: Cuddling with my dog, eating chips and salsa with a margarita, spending time by the water
From: Claymont, Delaware
Language(s) Spoken: English

Kayla Merritt, MSN, APRN, WHNP

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hospital Affiliation: Ascension Seton Hays Women's Center - Birthing Center
 
Degree and College: Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing; Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Ottawa University
Special Interests: Routine well-woman exams, preventive care
Hobbies: Outdoor activities, hanging out with family, working out
From: Kansas
Language(s) Spoken: English

Wimberley Campus

203 Stillwater Road, Suite 6, Wimberley, TX 78676

Karyn W. Collins, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Medicine from Texas Tech University Health Science Center; Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the 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
 

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

Boerne Campus

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

Jennifer Eck, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctorate 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
 

Degree and College: Doctorate 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

Helotes Campus

12850 Bandera Road, Suite 106, Helotes, TX 78023

Vincent N. Coleman, MD, PhD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctorate in 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 
 

Degree and College: 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, Español

Emily D. Gomez, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine         
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Nursing Practice, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovation; Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, San Antonio College
Special Interests: Pediatric cardiology, health promotion, disease prevention
Hobbies: Spending time with family, gardening, music, watching documentaries
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

Shawna Wall, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology         

Hospital Affiliation: Main Methodist Hospital Medical Center

 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center; Bachelor of Science in Biology from Angelo State University

Special Interests: Preventative care

Hobbies: Traveling, reading, woodworking, crafting, and attending events for my three kids

From: San Angelo, Texas, but I have lived in San Antonio for over 20 years

Language(s) Spoken: English

San Antonio - Luckey Ranch Campus

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

Amber B. Gennie, DNP, FNP-BC

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner, Florida State University; Bachelor of Science of Nursing, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Special Interests: Diabetes, obesity, depression
Hobbies: Spending time with family, self care, reading, traveling
From: Havana, Florida
Language(s) Spoken: English

Arturo Menchaca, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Adult Medicine   
 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Bachelors in Science in Nursing, UT Health Science San Antonio
Special Interest: Diabetes, hypertension, health promotion, and disease prevention
Hobbies: Running, reading, and spending time with family
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

David Stachniak, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine 
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine from 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

Abby Brown, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine         
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Abilene Christian University
Special Interests: Newborn care, child growth & 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

Josephine Villarreal-Luo, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hospital Affiliation: Main Methodist Hospital Medical Center
 
Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas, Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Biology at University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Special Interest: Teen health, contraception, breastfeeding, high risk obstetrics, gynecologic dermatology
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, traveling, cooking, photography
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

San Antonio - Alamo Ranch Campus

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

Margaret Duvic, DO

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from 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, live music
From: Houma, Louisiana
Language(s) Spoken: English

Christina Ferris, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine         
 

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, Español

Susan Allen, DO

Specialty: Adult Medicine         
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Special Interests: Nutrition, preventative medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with family, cooking, reading, exercise
From: Corpus Christi, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

Aspen Laneman, MD, FACOG

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology    

Hospital Affiliation: Main Methodist Hospital Medical Center

 
Degree and College: Residency IN Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health, University of Missouri Columbia; Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School, San Antonio, TX; Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)
Special Interests: Patient education
Hobbies: Spending time with family, cooking, reading, traveling
From: Houston, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

San Antonio - Encino Park Campus

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

Carlos Quiroz, DO

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine       
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Osteopathy from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX
Special Interests: Pediatric obesity
Hobbies: Surfing, dancing, soccer, disc golf
From: Lima, Peru
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Lauren Thomas, MSN, APRN, CPNP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

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

Rebecca Quiroz, MD

Specialty: Senior Care
 
Degree and College: Internal Medicine Residency, St. Paul Hospital, Dallas, TX; Medical Doctor, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio; Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry, Houston Baptist University.
Special Interests: Preventive care, diabetes, hypertension, weight loss
Hobbies: Spending time with my family (husband, children and grandchildren), travel, cycling, reading, crocheting, crafts
From: Tyler, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

Marissa Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Special Interests: Primary care, prevention of diseases
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, cooking, reading, gardening
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         
 

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, Español

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

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine

        
 
Degree and College: Masters of Science in Nursing from Texas A&M Corpus Christi; Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing, Houston, Texas
Special Interest: Newborn care, child growth & development
Hobbies: Spending time with family, traveling
From: Alice, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Dara Trevino, MPAS, PA-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine         
 

Degree and College: Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from UT Health Science Center; Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from 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: Brady, Texas, but moved around a lot due to being in a military family
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español medico

Tabitha Carolina, DO, MBS

Specialty: Adult Medicine
 
Degree and College: Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Biomedical Sciences from the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, San Antonio, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Oklahoma University
Special Interests: Preventative medicine
Hobbies: Quality time with friends and family, yard work, video games, and working out
From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Language(s) Spoken: English

Miranda Doswell, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Specialty: Adult Medicine     Location: San Antonio - Stone Oak Campus
 
Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing from Texas A&M University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas State University
Special Interests: Health promotion, disease prevention and management, patient education and advocacy
Hobbies: Listening to podcasts, trivia nights, puzzle games, and spending time with loved ones
From: Boerne, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

San Antonio - South Campus

7355 Barlite Blvd, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78224

Suzanna Maupin, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine         
 

Degree and College: Medical Doctor, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio TX; 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, Español medico

Chris Wlodarczyk, MPAS, PA-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine        
 

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: I was born in Poland, and moved to San Antonio at the age of six
Language(s) Spoken: English, Polish

Jacob Cavazos, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine      
 

Degree and College: Masters of Science in Nursing, Pedaitric 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

Brandon Davis, DO

Specialty: Adult Medicine  
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, University of the Incarnate Word, School of Osteopathic Medicine, San Antonio, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Special Interests: Obesity, nutrition, disease prevention
Hobbies: Spending time with my children, tennis, running, gaming, and trying out new restaurants
From: St. Louis, Missouri, and New Braunfels, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Paul Quesada, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine  
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio
Special Interest: Patient health education, and preventative care
Hobbies: Hiking, listening to oldies music, and traveling
From: Corpus Christi, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Elizabeth Long, MSN, APRN, PCNS

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine 
 

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 Interest: Preventative services, obesity, and nutrition
Hobbies: Exercising, cooking, and spending time with family
From: Kansas City, Kansas
Language(s) Spoken: English

Telemedicine

The following healthcare providers provide medical care virtually.

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Leslie Dupont, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine     Location: Telemedicine
 

Degree and College: Masters of Science in Nursing, University of Texas in Arlington; Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, California State University, Chico (Chico State)
Special Interests: All pediatric care from infants to adolescents
Hobbies: Reading, regular exercise, cooking, baking, enjoying good food
From: Born and raised in Turlock, California, but now permanently here in San Antonio
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

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Maricela Hernandez, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Specialty: Adult Medicine     Location: Telemedicine
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Nursing Practice and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Special Interests: Health education, disease prevention, and evidence-based disease management
Hobbies: Gardening, movies, and spending time with family, friends, and my mini-schnauzer
From: Edinburg, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

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

Robert P. Sanders, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine
 

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: I grew up in a USAF family, so I moved around a lot. I've been in San Antonio since 2008, and now call it home.
Language(s) Spoken: English

Richard Switzer, MD, FAAP

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine   
 

Degree and College: Doctorate of Medicine from Albany Medical College, 1989; Bachelor of Arts in Biology from University of Rochester, 1982; Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Special Interests: 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

Amanda Inglish, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CPN

Specialty: Pediatric Medicine   
 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, TX; Bachelor of Science in Education from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX
Special Interests: Asthma and other respiratory conditions, sleep issues, newborn care, breastfeeding support, 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

Alexander Sparkman-Royo, MD

Specialty: Adult Medicine     
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine from the McGovern Medical School at UT Health Houston; Bachelor of Science in Biology and Spanish from Houston Baptist University
Special Interests: Primary care (all ages), chronic disease management, and disease prevention
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, and traveling
From: Military child, born in Spain, raised mainly in Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

Vanessa Porter, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Adult Medicine     
 

Degree and College: Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, University of Texas at Tyler, TX; Master of Science Nursing and Health Care Education, University of Phoenix Online; Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Metairie, LA; Bachelor of Science Nursing, Dillard University, New Orleans, LA
Special Interest: Health education
Hobbies: Fitness, reading, traveling, watching movies
From: New Orleans, Louisiana
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español medico

Christina Matheny, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Adult Medicine     
 

Degree and College: Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the University of Texas at Arlington; Associates of Applied Science in Nursing, San Antonio College
Special Interests: Adolescent & young adults with complex needs transitioning into adulthood, autism, post-cancer survivorship care
Hobbies: Camping, boating, hiking, or any outdoor activities
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

4751 Hamilton Wolfe, San Antonio, TX 78229

 

Fred Poordad, MD

Specialty: Hepatitis Care
 

Degree and College: Doctor in Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1990; Bachelor of Science in Medical Science, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Postgraduate training: Hepatology/Liver Transplantation Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 1996; Gastroenterology Fellowship, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 1995; Internal Medicine Residency, Northeastern Ohio College of Medicine, Akron, OH, 1993
Special Interest: Metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, hepatitis
Hobbies: Fitness, traveling, motorsport racing
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

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Fabian Rodas, MD

Specialty: Hepatitis Care
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, Universidad De Cuenca, Faculty of Medical Science, Ecuador, 2006; Postgraduate training: Transplant Hepatology at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, 2017; Internal Medicine Residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Saint Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY, 2012
Special Interests: Liver transplant outcomes, portal hypertension, decompensated liver disease
From: Ecuador
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

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Sadoutounnissa Meer, MD

Specialty: Behavioral Health / Psychiatry
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine, Stanley Medical School, India; Psychiatry Residency training from Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri; Masters in Biochemistry, University of Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris, France.
Special Interests: Adult psychiatry, patient and family education on mental health, breaking the stigma around mental health, lifestyle changes
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, watching movies, listening to music, traveling
From: India
Language(s) Spoken: English, French, Tamil, Hindi

Corrie Berk, DNP, MBA, APRN

Specialty: Hepatitis Care          
 

Degree and College: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Arts from University of Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), 2008 - 2018
Special Interests: Cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, hepatic encephalopathy, alcohol-associated liver disease
Hobbies: Travel, cooking, hiking, biking
From: Kempton, Pennsylvania
Language(s) Spoken: English

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Emma Pham, MPAS, PA-C

Specialty: Hepatitis Care
 

Degree and College: Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, UT Health San Antonio, 2015; Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, UT Health San Antonio, 2011; Bachelor's of Science in Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University, 2009; Pham is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Special Interests: Teaching/mentoring
Hobbies: Reading, outdoor activities
From: Houston, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Vietnamese

Amanda Matthews, MPAS, PA-C

Specialty: Hepatitis Care         
 

Degree and College: Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama; Master of Leadership Studies in Health Administration, University of Texas at El Paso; Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Special Interests: Internal medicine
Hobbies: Cooking, reading, being outdoors with my family
From: Born in Fort Riley, Kansas, but I have lived all over because of the U.S. Army
Language(s) Spoken: English

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Kristen Godett, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Hepatitis Care
 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing from Texas State University; Godett is a member of multiple professional organizations such as The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP), and The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
Special Interests: Advanced liver diseases, transplant hepatology
Hobbies: Spending time with my daughter and my dog
From: New Braunfels, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

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Kelleah Powao, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Hepatitis Care         
 

Degree and College: Master's of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX; Bachelor of Arts in Communication, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; Powao is a member of several professional organizations such as The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
Special Interests: Transplant hepatology, hepatitis treatment
Hobbies: Family time, working out, outdoor activities
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English

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Nicole Espurvoa, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Hepatitis Care
 

Degree and College: Masters of Science in Nursing from UT Health Houston; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UT Health San Antonio
Special Interests: Preventative care, health promotion, liver disease, diabetes
Hobbies: Spending time with family, reading, cooking, exercise
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English, Español

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Elaina Martinez, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Specialty: Hepatitis Care          
 

Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of the Incarnate Word
Special Interests: Health prevention and promotion, patient education
Hobbies: Spending time with family, cooking, exercising
From: San Antonio, Texas
Language(s) Spoken: English