Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Robby Korah, FNP-C, is a certified Nurse practitioner who has been providing medical care in the Houston community since 2011. He is currently providing his services to patients at THINK Neurology for Kids in Sugar Land, Texas.
Robby completed his Bachelors in Nursing at Texas Tech Health Science Center. After practicing as an ICU nurse, he returned to complete his Masters at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
Prior to joining THINK Neurology for Kids, Robby served the community as a Hospitalist at Houston Methodist Hospital of Sugarland. This was followed by working several years providing medical care to all age groups at Urgent Care.
When Robby is not working he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his wife and daughters.
“Dr. DrForest really took the time to listen, observe, share feedback, asked lots of great questions about my child, tried to get to know my child, and even came back into the room when I had follow up questions. She was patient and understanding when my child needed it and genuinely cared. She was friendly, while still maintaining her professionalism. I'm so glad she's on our team!”
Dr. Oommen was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Texas Tech University in 2011. He went on to receive his medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine in 2016.
Following graduation, Dr. Oommen completed a two-year residency in pediatrics and a combined three-year residency in adult and child neurology at the University of Texas at Houston in 2021. Upon completion, he pursued two years of fellowship training in epilepsy and surgical epilepsy planning.
Outside of work, Dr. Oommen enjoys spending time with his wife and newborn son, staying active by competing in various sports, and supporting his hometown teams.
Dr. Oommen is passionate about providing exceptional care to his patients and looks forward to welcoming both new and returning families to THINK Neurology for Kids.
Cristina R. Marchesano, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician who has specialized expertise in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and child development. Dr. Marchesano diagnoses and treats patients at THINK Neurology for Kids, which has branches in The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, and Austin, Texas.
Dr. Marchesano majored in biology and biochemistry, and molecular biology for her undergraduate studies at Houston Baptist University, earning a Bachelor of Science. After graduating in 2005, she enrolled at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston to complete her medical degree and was awarded the Annual Award for Excellence in Pediatrics in 2009.
Dr. Marchesano undertook her residency in pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital from 2009-2012 and served as chief resident of the pediatric residency program for a further year. She then joined THINK Neurology for Kids. Dr. Marchesano holds certification from the American Board of Pediatrics.
When she’s not devoting her time to young patients, Dr. Marchesano takes great pleasure in spending time with her husband and their two sons.
“Dr. DrForest really took the time to listen, observe, share feedback, asked lots of great questions about my child, tried to get to know my child, and even came back into the room when I had follow up questions. She was patient and understanding when my child needed it and genuinely cared. She was friendly, while still maintaining her professionalism. I'm so glad she's on our team!”
Lorena Herbert, M.D. is a thoughtful and caring board-certified pediatric neurologist who takes care of young patients through THINK Virtual Health. Dr. Herbert was born and raised in Brazil and moved to Texas with her parents and younger brother when she was a teenager. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at UT Austin and majored in human biology. After graduating, she enrolled at the McGovern Medical School in Houston to complete her medical degree. Following graduation, Dr. Herbert completed a two-year residency in pediatrics and a combined three years of residency in adult and child neurology at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas, and gained research experience in functional neurological disorders.
When not taking care of her patients, Dr. Herbert loves spending her time with her loving husband and her two boys.
“Dr. DrForest really took the time to listen, observe, share feedback, asked lots of great questions about my child, tried to get to know my child, and even came back into the room when I had follow up questions. She was patient and understanding when my child needed it and genuinely cared. She was friendly, while still maintaining her professionalism. I'm so glad she's on our team!”
Dr. Oommen was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Texas Tech University in 2011. He went on to receive his medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine in 2016.
Following graduation, Dr. Oommen completed a two-year residency in pediatrics and a combined three-year residency in adult and child neurology at the University of Texas at Houston in 2021. Upon completion, he pursued two years of fellowship training in epilepsy and surgical epilepsy planning.
Outside of work, Dr. Oommen enjoys spending time with his wife and newborn son, staying active by competing in various sports, and supporting his hometown teams.
Dr. Oommen is passionate about providing exceptional care to his patients and looks forward to welcoming both new and returning families to THINK Neurology for Kids.
Alicia R. Walls, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and child development. She treats patients at THINK Neurology for Kids in Sugar Land, Texas.
Dr. Walls majored in biology and psychology with a chemistry minor for her undergraduate studies at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, earning a Bachelor of Science. After graduating in 2006, she enrolled at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston to complete her medical degree.
Dr. Walls undertook her residency in pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital from 2010-2013. She served as chief resident of the pediatric residency program for a further year and was awarded the Marnie Rose Award for being the most compassionate and dedicated resident.
Dr. Walls worked as a primary care pediatrician with Town Center Pediatrics for eight years before joining THINK Neurology for Kids. She holds certification from the American Board of Pediatrics.
Dr. Walls loves spending time with her husband and two sons, both very active baseball players. If she’s not in the office, she can most likely be found at the ballpark. She also has a passion for traveling and has volunteered overseas, including in Africa and Sri Lanka. Dr. Walls enjoys scuba diving, running, and playing with her silly dog, Cocoa.
Tammy DeLaGarza, FNP-C, provides expert care for children and young adults at THINK Neurology for Kids in Sugar Land, Texas. Tammy has been practicing as a certified family nurse practitioner since 2012, specializing in pediatric neurology and epilepsy.
Tammy studied for her Bachelor of Science in nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), graduating in 2006. She completed her Master of Nursing Education at the University of Phoenix in 2008, followed by a Master of Healthcare Administration. In 2010, she returned to UTHealth to undertake her post-Master of Science in nursing with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Tammy gained considerable experience in her role as a nurse at the pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit at the Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, Texas. She has also worked as a nurse and a nurse practitioner for the pediatric neurology department at UTHealth. She is now delivering exceptional care to children at THINK Neurology for Kids.
Tammy is passionate about the value of education and aims to use her knowledge and experience to help her patients and colleagues. She lives in Houston, where she enjoys spending time with her three daughters and their two Dachshunds, who keep her well occupied.
Ricardo Pardo, MD, is a board-certified neurologist treating patients around the Baytown, Texas, community at Jacinto Medical Group. Dr. Pardo has been working at clinics in Baytown for more than 30 years.
Since moving to Baytown with his family in 1969, Dr. Pardo considers himself a true Texan. Shortly after receiving his bachelor’s degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, Dr. Pardo enrolled in the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, where he earned his doctorate in medicine in 1985.
Dr. Pardo went on to complete a neurology residency, eventually becoming chief resident, at the University of Texas. As a young medical student, he had his pick of areas to specialize in, but Dr. Pardo felt that neurology would offer more opportunities in medical advances over the next few decades. To his delight, Dr. Pardo’s gut feeling proved to be right.
He also finished a postdoctoral neuroendocrinology fellowship at the Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1985.
After moving home to Baytown, where his brother worked as a family practitioner, Dr. Pardo launched his own practice as a neurologist. In 1996, he and Stephanie Swartz, MD, decided to open Jacinto Medical Group, where they still remain today.
Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Dr. Pardo belongs to a number of medical organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology, the Harris County Medical Society, the Texas Neurological Society, the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the Texas Medical Association, and the Texas Medical Foundation.
Dr. Pardo is married and has one son. When he isn’t at the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, practicing martial arts, and scuba diving.
Stephanie Schwartz, MD, is a board-certified neurologist working with patients around Baytown, Texas, at Jacinto Medical Group, of which she is a founding member and current vice president. Dr. Schwartz has been practicing neurology since 1989. She is also director of University General Hospital Sleep Lab in Baytown.
A native of Germany, Dr. Schwartz graduated from the University of Munich with a doctorate in medicine in 1982. Two years later, Dr. Schwartz moved to Dallas, where she completed her neurology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Schwartz went on to finish a sleep disorders fellowship at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
After meeting Dr. Rafael Pardo in 1992, Dr. Schwartz decided to join Jacinto Medical Group in 1996, becoming one of the practice’s earliest members. She has been treating neurology patients in Baytown ever since.
In addition to neurology, Dr. Schwartz specializes in psychiatry and is board-certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine. She is dedicated to providing each one of her patients with the latest advances in neurology treatments and technology.
Dr. Schwartz belongs to several professional organizations, including the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, and the Harris County Medical Society.
A world traveler and fluent in several languages, including English, Spanish, German, and French, Dr. Schwartz is passionate about environmental issues and modern art, and loves spending time with her three children.
Ricardo Pardo, MD, is a board-certified neurologist treating patients around the Baytown, Texas, community at Jacinto Medical Group. Dr. Pardo has been working at clinics in Baytown for more than 30 years.
Since moving to Baytown with his family in 1969, Dr. Pardo considers himself a true Texan. Shortly after receiving his bachelor’s degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, Dr. Pardo enrolled in the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, where he earned his doctorate in medicine in 1985.
Dr. Pardo went on to complete a neurology residency, eventually becoming chief resident, at the University of Texas. As a young medical student, he had his pick of areas to specialize in, but Dr. Pardo felt that neurology would offer more opportunities in medical advances over the next few decades. To his delight, Dr. Pardo’s gut feeling proved to be right.
He also finished a postdoctoral neuroendocrinology fellowship at the Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1985.
After moving home to Baytown, where his brother worked as a family practitioner, Dr. Pardo launched his own practice as a neurologist. In 1996, he and Stephanie Swartz, MD, decided to open Jacinto Medical Group, where they still remain today.
Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Dr. Pardo belongs to a number of medical organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology, the Harris County Medical Society, the Texas Neurological Society, the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the Texas Medical Association, and the Texas Medical Foundation.
Dr. Pardo is married and has one son. When he isn’t at the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, practicing martial arts, and scuba diving.
Stephanie Schwartz, MD, is a board-certified neurologist working with patients around Baytown, Texas, at Jacinto Medical Group, of which she is a founding member and current vice president. Dr. Schwartz has been practicing neurology since 1989. She is also director of University General Hospital Sleep Lab in Baytown.
A native of Germany, Dr. Schwartz graduated from the University of Munich with a doctorate in medicine in 1982. Two years later, Dr. Schwartz moved to Dallas, where she completed her neurology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Schwartz went on to finish a sleep disorders fellowship at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
After meeting Dr. Rafael Pardo in 1992, Dr. Schwartz decided to join Jacinto Medical Group in 1996, becoming one of the practice’s earliest members. She has been treating neurology patients in Baytown ever since.
In addition to neurology, Dr. Schwartz specializes in psychiatry and is board-certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine. She is dedicated to providing each one of her patients with the latest advances in neurology treatments and technology.
Dr. Schwartz belongs to several professional organizations, including the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, and the Harris County Medical Society.
A world traveler and fluent in several languages, including English, Spanish, German, and French, Dr. Schwartz is passionate about environmental issues and modern art, and loves spending time with her three children.
Ricardo Pardo, MD, is a board-certified neurologist treating patients around the Baytown, Texas, community at Jacinto Medical Group. Dr. Pardo has been working at clinics in Baytown for more than 30 years.
Since moving to Baytown with his family in 1969, Dr. Pardo considers himself a true Texan. Shortly after receiving his bachelor’s degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, Dr. Pardo enrolled in the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, where he earned his doctorate in medicine in 1985.
Dr. Pardo went on to complete a neurology residency, eventually becoming chief resident, at the University of Texas. As a young medical student, he had his pick of areas to specialize in, but Dr. Pardo felt that neurology would offer more opportunities in medical advances over the next few decades. To his delight, Dr. Pardo’s gut feeling proved to be right.
He also finished a postdoctoral neuroendocrinology fellowship at the Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1985.
After moving home to Baytown, where his brother worked as a family practitioner, Dr. Pardo launched his own practice as a neurologist. In 1996, he and Stephanie Swartz, MD, decided to open Jacinto Medical Group, where they still remain today.
Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Dr. Pardo belongs to a number of medical organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology, the Harris County Medical Society, the Texas Neurological Society, the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the Texas Medical Association, and the Texas Medical Foundation.
Dr. Pardo is married and has one son. When he isn’t at the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, practicing martial arts, and scuba diving.
Stephanie Schwartz, MD, is a board-certified neurologist working with patients around Baytown, Texas, at Jacinto Medical Group, of which she is a founding member and current vice president. Dr. Schwartz has been practicing neurology since 1989. She is also director of University General Hospital Sleep Lab in Baytown.
A native of Germany, Dr. Schwartz graduated from the University of Munich with a doctorate in medicine in 1982. Two years later, Dr. Schwartz moved to Dallas, where she completed her neurology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Schwartz went on to finish a sleep disorders fellowship at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
After meeting Dr. Rafael Pardo in 1992, Dr. Schwartz decided to join Jacinto Medical Group in 1996, becoming one of the practice’s earliest members. She has been treating neurology patients in Baytown ever since.
In addition to neurology, Dr. Schwartz specializes in psychiatry and is board-certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine. She is dedicated to providing each one of her patients with the latest advances in neurology treatments and technology.
Dr. Schwartz belongs to several professional organizations, including the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, and the Harris County Medical Society.
A world traveler and fluent in several languages, including English, Spanish, German, and French, Dr. Schwartz is passionate about environmental issues and modern art, and loves spending time with her three children.
Stephanie Schwartz, MD, is a board-certified neurologist working with patients around Baytown, Texas, at Jacinto Medical Group, of which she is a founding member and current vice president. Dr. Schwartz has been practicing neurology since 1989. She is also director of University General Hospital Sleep Lab in Baytown.
A native of Germany, Dr. Schwartz graduated from the University of Munich with a doctorate in medicine in 1982. Two years later, Dr. Schwartz moved to Dallas, where she completed her neurology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Schwartz went on to finish a sleep disorders fellowship at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
After meeting Dr. Rafael Pardo in 1992, Dr. Schwartz decided to join Jacinto Medical Group in 1996, becoming one of the practice’s earliest members. She has been treating neurology patients in Baytown ever since.
In addition to neurology, Dr. Schwartz specializes in psychiatry and is board-certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine. She is dedicated to providing each one of her patients with the latest advances in neurology treatments and technology.
Dr. Schwartz belongs to several professional organizations, including the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, and the Harris County Medical Society.
A world traveler and fluent in several languages, including English, Spanish, German, and French, Dr. Schwartz is passionate about environmental issues and modern art, and loves spending time with her three children.
Ricardo Pardo, MD, is a board-certified neurologist treating patients around the Baytown, Texas, community at Jacinto Medical Group. Dr. Pardo has been working at clinics in Baytown for more than 30 years.
Since moving to Baytown with his family in 1969, Dr. Pardo considers himself a true Texan. Shortly after receiving his bachelor’s degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, Dr. Pardo enrolled in the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, where he earned his doctorate in medicine in 1985.
Dr. Pardo went on to complete a neurology residency, eventually becoming chief resident, at the University of Texas. As a young medical student, he had his pick of areas to specialize in, but Dr. Pardo felt that neurology would offer more opportunities in medical advances over the next few decades. To his delight, Dr. Pardo’s gut feeling proved to be right.
He also finished a postdoctoral neuroendocrinology fellowship at the Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1985.
After moving home to Baytown, where his brother worked as a family practitioner, Dr. Pardo launched his own practice as a neurologist. In 1996, he and Stephanie Swartz, MD, decided to open Jacinto Medical Group, where they still remain today.
Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Dr. Pardo belongs to a number of medical organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology, the Harris County Medical Society, the Texas Neurological Society, the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the Texas Medical Association, and the Texas Medical Foundation.
Dr. Pardo is married and has one son. When he isn’t at the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, practicing martial arts, and scuba diving.
Sundeep Mandava, MD, is a board-certified child neurologist with additional fellowship training in epilepsy. He diagnoses and treats patients at THINK Neurology for Kids, which has branches in The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, and Austin, Texas.
Dr. Mandava was born in Dallas and grew up in the greater Houston area. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in bioengineering from Rice University in 2012. After graduating, he completed medical school training at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas.
Dr. Mandava completed his five-year child neurology residency at Saint Louis University in 2021, followed by a one-year epilepsy fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in 2022. During this time, he participated in research in genetic testing in epilepsy.
Outside of work, Dr. Mandava and his wife enjoy traveling, exploring the outdoors, and attempting to discover all the great food that Houston has to offer.
Dr. Mandava looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to THINK Neurology for Kids.
“Dr. Mandava is very kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable. My son has show great improvement and we are very pleased with the care provided. Highly recommend!”
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