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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
“Ms. Tammy was very thorough during our visit, and we didn’t feel rushed. We called several neurologist’s office and many had a long wait. Think Kids was able to get us in within a couple of days.”
Dr. Jontel Pierce is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in the treatment of various neurological disorders. She listens closely to her patients and aims to create personalized treatment plans catering to every individual’s specific needs. Dr. Pierce has years of experience treating a variety of neurological disorders. She has special interest and expertise in the treatment of headache disorders and concussion.
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine
Neurology Residency: Saint Louis University
Memberships: American Academy of Neurology, Houston Medical Forum, American Headache Society.
Hospital Privileges: Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, St. Luke's Sugar Land, North Cypress Medical Center, Pearland Medical Center.
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!”
Lauren D. Weaver, M.D. is a board-certified child neurologist at THINK Neurology for Kids in Katy, Texas. With additional training in epilepsy, Dr. Weaver specializes in interpreting EEGs (brain wave studies) in children with known or suspected seizures and collaborates with the other providers at THINK Neurology for Kids to manage and treat childhood epilepsy.
Dr. Weaver completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, followed by a combined residency training in pediatrics and child neurology at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She later moved up to New York City for a fellowship in pediatric epilepsy at Columbia University. She has research experience in the study of malformations of cortical development and genetic epilepsies.
Originally from Austin, Texas, Dr. Weaver currently resides in Houston, Texas, with her husband and son. Prior to joining the THINK Neurology for Kids team in 2019, she was an assistant professor of neurology in the Departments of Child Neurology and Pediatric Epilepsy at Columbia University. While there, she treated patients in both the hospital and clinic settings, with additional responsibilities devoted to resident and medical student education.
Call THINK Neurology for Kids or use the online scheduling tool today to work with Dr. Weaver.
“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.
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.
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.
After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley with Honors, Dr. Kamayani Khare went on to medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She completed her intern year and neurology residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston. During her neurology residency, she served as a Chief Neurology Resident. She went on to complete 2 years of neurophysiology fellowship (focus in Epilepsy) at University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston and Houston Methodist Hospital, respectively.
After fellowship, Dr. Khare practiced general neurology (with interest in epilepsy) in private practice at Kelsey Seybold clinic and CHI/Baylor ST Luke’s Medical Center for 9+ years. She further expanded her clinical expertise and worked as a Neurohospitalist at UTHealth-The University of Texas Health Sciences Center. Her practice involved providing acute neurological care via Teleneurology to community hospitals and education for medical students and residents.
Dr. Khare is board certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult neurology. As a general neurologist with a focus in epilepsy, she provides neurological consultations for patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders and is focused on education for the patient and their family members. This includes epilepsy (with extensive counseling including family members & including but not limited to patients planning pregnancy/during pregnancy), stroke/TIA, dementia syndromes (with extensive counseling/education for patients & family members), other cognitive/memory disorders, neck/back pain, tremor syndromes, neuropathy, headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.
Conditions treated:
Epilepsy
Cognitive/memory disorders including dementia syndromes
Stroke/TIA
Syncope/pre-syncope
Spine disorders including neck/back pain and radiculopathies
Neuropathy
Tremor syndromes including essential tremors
Migraines
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Procedures performed:
EEG (routine and prolonged studies, adult and pediatric populations)
Joshua Rotenberg, MD, is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with unique triple subspecialty certification in epilepsy, brain injury and sleep medicine. He provides high-quality, individualized care for infants, children, and adolescents at Houston Specialty Clinic locations in Houston and Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Rotenberg earned his undergraduate, graduate, and medical degrees at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Rotenberg received the USAF Health Professions Scholarship and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF in 1991. He stayed at Brown to complete dual degrees: Doctor of Medicine and Master of Medical Science - Community Health. Then, Dr. Rotenberg finished an internship in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital an affiliate of New York University. Called to active duty, he served in the United States Air Force for 10 years. Assigned to a aerospace research he served an operational assignment before returning to training. Dr. Rotenberg completed a full 3 year general pediatrics residency at Wright Patterson AFB and Dayton Children’s Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
Serving in the military, Dr Rotenberg was trained to offer advanced diagnostics and treatment typically reserved for advanced fellows. Dr Rotenberg completed a fellowship in child and adolescent neurology at the Uniformed University of the Health Sciences, Walter Reed AMC, Bethesda National Naval Medical Center, and the NIH. Dr Rotenberg completed pediatric rotations at Children's National Medical Center, Johns Hopkins and Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Applying his advanced training in vagal nerve stimulation, ketogenic diet, video eeg, sleep and in chemodenervation, Dr Rotenberg served as the Chief of Pediatric neurology at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. Dr. Rotenberg helped to initiate the regional brain cooling program for babies suffering low oxygen at birth.
Triple board-certified, Dr. Rotenberg provides comprehensive neurologic diagnostics and therapeutics. He is an active advocate for children and families with neurologic illness. Understanding the shortage of epileptologists and the difficulties of travel, Dr Rotenberg has pioneered telemedicine services.
Dr. Rotenberg opened Academy Diagnostics Sleep & EEG Center with his San Antonio partner in 2007. Academy Diagnostics holds the gold-standard of quality with accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr Rotenberg holds a volunteer appointment assistant clinical professor of pediatric neurology at the University of Texas at Houston. Dr. Rotenberg is married with four children and enjoys photography, dogs, scouting, travel, and gardening.
After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley with Honors, Dr. Kamayani Khare went on to medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She completed her intern year and neurology residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston. During her neurology residency, she served as a Chief Neurology Resident. She went on to complete 2 years of neurophysiology fellowship (focus in Epilepsy) at University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston and Houston Methodist Hospital, respectively.
After fellowship, Dr. Khare practiced general neurology (with interest in epilepsy) in private practice at Kelsey Seybold clinic and CHI/Baylor ST Luke’s Medical Center for 9+ years. She further expanded her clinical expertise and worked as a Neurohospitalist at UTHealth-The University of Texas Health Sciences Center. Her practice involved providing acute neurological care via Teleneurology to community hospitals and education for medical students and residents.
Dr. Khare is board certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult neurology. As a general neurologist with a focus in epilepsy, she provides neurological consultations for patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders and is focused on education for the patient and their family members. This includes epilepsy (with extensive counseling including family members & including but not limited to patients planning pregnancy/during pregnancy), stroke/TIA, dementia syndromes (with extensive counseling/education for patients & family members), other cognitive/memory disorders, neck/back pain, tremor syndromes, neuropathy, headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.
Conditions treated:
Epilepsy
Cognitive/memory disorders including dementia syndromes
Stroke/TIA
Syncope/pre-syncope
Spine disorders including neck/back pain and radiculopathies
Neuropathy
Tremor syndromes including essential tremors
Migraines
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Procedures performed:
EEG (routine and prolonged studies, adult and pediatric populations)
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