Our Team

Chief of Service

Dr. Hsu is Service Chief of Emergency Medicine at Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) where she is responsible for the Emergency Centers at TCH-Medical Center, TCH-West Campus, and TCH – The Woodlands. Dr. Hsu graduated with honors from Duke University, obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree at the… read more

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Physicians

Kiyetta Hanan Alade, MD, MEd

I completed my pediatric residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, in 2005. I went on to work as a general pediatrician in South Florida emergency until I began fellowship in 2005. I completed my pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH),… read more

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Joseph Yang Allen, MD

Certifications Pediatric Emergency Medicine #1173 (11/11/2014 - 11/11/2024) ABP

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Anthony R. Arredondo, DO

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David Ashby, DO, MD

Certifications Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) American College of Surgeons Professional Interests Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Trauma Sepsis Funding Establishing Baseline Normative Values for Pediatric… read more

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Brian Scott Bassham, MD

Certifications American Board of Pediatrics

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Patricia Fuyuki Campbell, MD

I strive to provide excellent care with efficiency, competency, and compassion. Certifications American Board of Pediatrics

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John M. Carey, MD

Certifications General Pediatrics Certification #112689 American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Emergency Medicine Certification #2559 American Board of Pediatrics Medical License #Q4057 (06/01/2020 - 05/31/2021) Texas Medical Board Texas Medical License Professional Interests… read more

Phone: 936-267-7056 (The Woodlands) | 832-824-5497 (Main)

Sheebu V. Chacko, MD

Certifications American Board of Pediatrics Texas License Texas Medical Board Professional Interests Medical Missions Professional Statement To live life fully, honestly, and compassionately while making a positive impact on all those around me. My professional philosophy… read more

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Benjamin Choi, MD

Certifications Pediatrics American Board of Pediatrics

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Corrie E. Klopcic Chumpitazi, MD

Certifications PALS Instructor (01/01/2014) American Heart Association ACLS ATLS Professional Interests Pediatric Sedation Pain Management Medical Simulation Funding Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center - #170230239 $10,000,000.00 (07/01/2020 - 06… read more

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Heather Crouse, MD

I attended the UNC School of Medicine and then completed my residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Boston. I came to Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital (BCM/TCH) in 2005 to complete a combined fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) and Global Health (GH… read more

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Andrea T. Cruz, MD, MPH

Dr. Cruz completed fellowships in pediatric emergency medicine and pediatric infectious diseases, as well as an MPH in epidemiology with a focus on global health at the University of Texas School of Public Health. She is research chief for pediatric emergency medicine (PEM), focusing on advancing… read more

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Nichole R. Davis, MD, MEd

Dr. Nichole Davis (formerly Nichole R. Gubbins) completed her medical degree at the University of Kansas. She went on to complete her pediatric residency at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri where she was the recipient of the Doc Was Award and the Jane F. Knapp Award for excellence… read more

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Lindsay Day, MD

Dr. Day is currently the Medical Director of The Woodlands Emergency Center. Her focus is improving access and quality of pediatric emergency care in the community setting. Her current project is centered around development of a simulation curriculum to be used in the community setting with the… read more

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Cara Boyles Doughty, MD

Dr. Doughty is Associate Fellowship Director and Director of the Pediatric Resident Rotation in the Emergency Department. Her research interests lie in developing the use of medical simulation in the ED, including in-situ simulation, procedural workshops, and outreach to pre-hospital providers. In… read more

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Elaine K. Fielder, MD

Utilizing a core set of strategies, the Emergency Services department is committed to our vision of improving the health outcomes of all children in emergent and urgent care settings. Additionally, we endeavor to fulfill our mission of providing the highest quality care, experience, education,… read more

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Bryan Greenfield, MD, MBA

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Alia Hamad, DO

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Erin B. Henkel, MD

Dr. Henkel strives for excellence in the care of ill and injured children in the Emergency Centers at Medical Center, West and The Woodlands Campuses. She educates fellows, residents and medical students during her clinical time as well as through didactics, procedural training and simulation. She… read more

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Winston Ho, MD

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Deborah Hsu, MD, MEd

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Brent D. Kaziny, MD

Dr. Brent D. Kaziny completed his medical degree at the University of Texas – Houston, School of Medicine. He started his pediatric intern year at Tulane University, where he received the Hurricane Katrina Code Grey Hero Award for his efforts caring for patients and assisting with the evacuation of… read more

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Kathryn Kothari, MD

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Abhay Kulkarni, MD

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Katherine Leaming-Van Zandt, MD

Dr. Katherine Leaming-Van Zandt is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and an attending physician in the emergency centers of Texas Children's Hospital (TCH). She, also, serves as the Medical Director of the TCH West Campus Emergency Center. Dr. Leaming-Van… read more

Daniel S. Lemke, MD

Dr. Lemke is researching the use of simulation-based medical education for teaching team-based resuscitation. He has developed a standardized faculty portfolio to keep track of productivity in administration, education, and research domains. Utilizing a core set of strategies, the Emergency… read more

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Stephanie Ka-Wing Leung, MD

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Jonathan D. Lewis, MD

I am excited to return to Texas Children’s Hospital to join its dynamic and diverse work environment. I am drawn to emergency medicine because of the ever changing challenge it presents and the opportunity to have direct, meaningful encounters with patients and families. I strive to provide up to… read more

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Kim Little-Wienert, MD

Clinically, I am attracted to the fast-paced, unpredictable environment of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Academically, I am interested in the novel use of technologies to provide alternative education to learners in graduate medical education. I have been involved in resident education since… read more

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Michelle Anderson Lyn, MD

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Rhiannon N. Main, DO

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Nina Imasi McFarlane-Johansson, MD

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Julie Kathryn McManemy, MD, MPH

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Justin M. Moher, MD, MPH

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Elizabeth D. Moran, MD, MEd

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Asha Morrow, MD

I am dedicated to improving children's health and parental health education. I am a champion of diversity and inclusion. Clinical Interests: Discharge education and instructions Parental health education Research Interests: Urgent Care Center Referrals seen in the Emergency Department… read more

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Jeny Nirappil, MD

Aderonke O. Adekunle Ojo, MD

Certifications American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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Binita Patel, MD

Dr. Patel currently is the chief of quality and safety for the section of emergency medicine and medical director for main campus, TCH. She has completed the Advance Training Program in Health Care Delivery Improvement at Intermountain Health in Utah and received her greenbelt training in Lean Six… read more

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Faria A. Pereira, MD

Dr. Pereira's research interests are focused procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) and medical emergency preparedness in the pediatric office setting. In the area of PSA, Dr. Pereira is designing a research project to determine the efficacy of Zofran in decreasing vomiting associated with… read more

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Elyse Nicole Portillo, MD, MPH

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Christopher Reinhackel, MD

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Daniel Rubalcava, MD

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Marideth Carmelle Rus, MD

Dr. Rus' interests include education and global health. She completed a combined fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine and global health and has most recently focused on developing curricula to train physicians on the emergency care of pediatric patients. She is also interested in the use of… read more

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Eric A. Russell, MD

Clinical Interests: Emergency Medicine Research Interests: Global Health Immigrant Health Utilizing a core set of strategies, the Emergency Services department is committed to our vision of improving the health outcomes of all children in emergent and urgent care settings. Additionally, we… read more

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Esther Maria Sampayo, MD, MPH

Clinical Interests: Dr Sampayo’s areas of interest include pediatric emergency medicine, asthma continuums of care, health disparities and education. Research Interests: Dr Sampayo is a content expert in qualitative methodology and has been invited to contribute in areas outside of her niche by… read more

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Manish I. Shah, MD, MS

Dr. Shah has dedicated his career to improving pediatric prehospital and hospital-based emergency care on local, statewide and national levels through advocacy, education, and research. Clinical Interests: As a former appointed member of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National… read more

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Huma Shaikh, MD

I am a full time faculty physician in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Texas Children’s Hospital, and work mostly in the clinically setting at the West Campus, however do spend some time at the other campuses. I have an interest in Simulation Education, teaching medical students, residents,… read more

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Rohit P. Shenoi, MD

As Coordinator of the Houston Trauma Link Coalition, Dr. Shenoi is active in research and surveillance of accidental pediatric injuries in Houston and Harris County due to automobile crashes, submersions, and other causes. His activities includes the preparation of injury fact sheets and maps on… read more

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Joan E. Shook, MD, MBA

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Jennifer Simpson, MD

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Susan B. Torrey, MD

Dr. Susan Torrey’s career in pediatric emergency medicine has included administration, education and clinical care. She focuses primarily on faculty development, mentoring and global health. In addition to her role in the Section of Emergency Medicine, she is an associate division director for… read more

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Jaime L. Velasco Masson, MD

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Andrea Tran Vo, MD

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Mark Allen Ward, MD

My mission is provide excellent patient care to children of all backgrounds, participate in research to advance the knowledge needed to provide this care, and to help train the next generation of pediatricians. Clinical Interests: Assessment and Management of Fever in Children Research Interests… read more

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Thomas B. Welch-Horan, MD

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Sharon Kook Won, MD

My mission is to provide excellent patient care to children of all backgrounds and to excel in family-centered care, education, research and innovation, with a commitment to service and quality that enhance the health and well-being of children needing emergency care. I am also passionate about… read more

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Shabana Yusuf, MD, MEd

As a clinician educator, I strive to provide state of the art specialized pediatric care, be a great role model for learners and work to improve health and wellbeing of all children through injury prevention and advocacy work. Clinical Interests: Initially my clinical responsibilities were… read more

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