Our Team

Section Chief

Albert C. Hergenroeder, MD
Dr. Hergenroeder is board-certified pediatrician with board certifications in two specialities: in adolescent medicine and sports medicine which allows him to combine his expertise in the development of adolescents and the processes of growth and development for adolescents into adulthood and... Read more

Address: 6701 Fannin Street Mark Wallace Tower - 11th Floor Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-822-4887

Physicians

Mariam R. Chacko, MD
Dr. Mariam Chacko provides comprehensive, holistic and interdisciplinary subspecialty medical care to adolescents. Privacy and confidential care for the adolescent with family involvement is an integral part of her approach to care. Expert dieticians and therapists are also available onsite to... Read more

Address: 6701 Fannin Street Mark Wallace Tower, 11th Floor Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-822-4887
Sharonda Janeya Alston Taylor, MD
Clinical Focus Obesity Adolescent reproductive health (males and non-surgical gynecology) Polycystic ovary syndrome Research Interests True cost of incorporating nationally recommendations to treat adolescent obesity in a comprehensive multidisciplinary program Polycystic ovary... Read more

Address: Texas Children's Hospital - Main Campus 6701 Fannin Street, Mark Wallace Tower, 11th Floor Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas , Address: Texas Children's Hospital - West Campus 18200 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77094 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-822-4887 (Main) | 832-227-3350 (West)
Heather E. Needham, MD
Dr. Heather Needham provides comprehensive, subspecialty medical care to adolescents and young adults. She works within an interdisciplinary team that provides medical care, psychological counseling, and nutrition counseling for adolescents with complex medical and psychological health issues. Dr... Read more

Address: Texas Children's Hospital - Main Campus 6701 Fannin Street, Mark Wallace Tower, 11th Floor Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas , Address: Texas Children's Hospital - West Campus 18200 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77094 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-822-4887 (Main) | 832-227-3350 (West Campus)
Meghna Sebastian, MD
Dr Sebastian provides medical subspecialty care for teens and young adults at Texas Children’s Hospital and the BCM Teen Health Clinic. She believes in providing holistic care and emphasizing on both physical and mental health. She works with an interdisciplinary team in order to provide... Read more

Address: Texas Children's Hospital - Main Campus 6621 Fannin Street, Mark Wallace Tower, 11th Floor Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas , Address: Texas Children's Health Center - Sugara Land 15400 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land, TX 77478 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-822-4887 (Main and Sugar Land)

Dietitians

Drusilla M. Rosales, MS, RD, LD, CLEC
Drusilla Rosales is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who specializes in the treatment of adolescents with eating disorders, obesity, and athletic performance needs. She has over 10 years of experience in both residential and outpatient treatment settings working with an interdisciplinary team... Read more

Address: 6701 Fannin Street Mark Wallace Tower, 11th Floor Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832.822.2778

Mental Health Team

Amy B. Acosta, PhD
As part of the interdisciplinary Adolescent Medicine team, I provide both individual and family therapy to our patients. My primary clinical focus includes working with adolescents with eating disorders and body image issues. I also work with patients who present with symptoms of depression,... Read more

Address: 6701 Fannin Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-822-3647
Beth H. Garland, PhD
Dr. Garland studies outcomes of group and individual behavioral interventions as well as common psychological co-morbidities across adolescents with obesity and eating-related disorders. In particular she is interested in adolescent motivaion for change and transition-related issues for... Read more

Address: 6701 Fannin Suite 1710 Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-822-3647
Rachel Wolfe, PhD
As a member of the Adolescent Medicine interdisciplinary team, I provide inpatient and outpatient psychological services to teens and their families through individual, group, and family therapy. I primarily work with teenage girls and boys with eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia... Read more

Address: 6701 Fannin Street, 11th Floor Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-822-3647

Clinic Nurses

Jessica Clark, RN, BSN


Address: 6701 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-822-4020
Alex Curie, RN, BSN, CPN


Address: 6701 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-822-4020
Beena George, RN, BSN, CPN


Address: 6701 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-822-4020