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Eric is a Hot Springs native. He attended Lakeside High School and graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in biology. He completed medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where he decided to pursue a career in Pediatrics. Dr. Henley completed his internship and residency at UAMS / Arkansas Children’s Hospital and subsequently served as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Attending at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. He is board certified in Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Henley has joyfully served his beloved hometown for over six years and is honored to share in the excitement of this new adventure. He lives with his wife, Paige, son and daughter. They enjoy spending time together out on the lake, building blanket forts, and telling stories.

A Hot Springs native, Dr. Zane Henley is committed to delivering excellence in pediatric care. After attending medical school at UAMS in Little Rock and completing residency at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, where he won the Robert H. Fiser Award for excellence in primary care, he returned to his hometown. Dr. Zane Henley believes that every patient and family should be treated with kindness. His goal is to treat every child the way he would treat his own children. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is married to a wonderful wife and mother, Lindsey. They have three children – two girls and a boy. Dr. Zane loves spending time with his family, especially swimming and playing games. He faithfully attends New Life Church here in Hot Springs, where he and his wife serve in the children’s ministry. His love of Christ serves as the primary motivation in caring for children, whether sick or well.

Vy Ngo, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Rosenberg, Texas. She joined the practice in 2022. 

Vy graduated from the University of Houston in Texas in 2016 with her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences. She then attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania, obtaining her master’s in physician assistant studies. Prior to completing her graduate studies, Vy worked as a medical assistant in dermatology which piqued her initial interest in the field. 

As a physician assistant, Vy has a passion for positive patient care and achieving the best results for her patients. She is trained and qualified in performing comprehensive physical exams, along with diagnosing and treating medical dermatologic conditions. She routinely performs procedures including, but not limited to: biopsies, cryotherapy, intralesional injections, incision and drainage, and surgical excisions.

Vy is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Texas Association of Physician Assistants. She is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

In her free time, Vy enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with her husband and their three dogs: Parker, Penley, and Peyton. 

Vy Ngo, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Rosenberg, Texas. She joined the practice in 2022. 

Vy graduated from the University of Houston in Texas in 2016 with her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences. She then attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania, obtaining her master’s in physician assistant studies. Prior to completing her graduate studies, Vy worked as a medical assistant in dermatology which piqued her initial interest in the field. 

As a physician assistant, Vy has a passion for positive patient care and achieving the best results for her patients. She is trained and qualified in performing comprehensive physical exams, along with diagnosing and treating medical dermatologic conditions. She routinely performs procedures including, but not limited to: biopsies, cryotherapy, intralesional injections, incision and drainage, and surgical excisions.

Vy is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Texas Association of Physician Assistants. She is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

In her free time, Vy enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with her husband and their three dogs: Parker, Penley, and Peyton. 

Manish Shah, MD, is double board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics and has been caring for families in Wesley Chapel, Florida, from newborns to geriatrics, for nearly 15 years. As the founder of Wesley Chapel Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Dr. Shah values the importance of preventive care and takes an integrative and holistic approach to treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including high blood pressure and diabetes. He is affiliated with Florida Hospital in Tampa, Florida.

As a native of Tampa, Florida, Dr. Shah completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida in Gainesville and earned his medical degree from the Morsani College of Medicine at University of South Florida in Tampa.

Dr. Shah was the first in his class to complete a dual residency in pediatrics and internal medicine, which he finished at Morsani College of Medicine. This provides him with the unique training to provide comprehensive care for the whole family.

In addition to routine physicals and well-child visits, Dr. Shah has extensive training in nonsurgical cosmetic technology, including Alma™ Harmony XL Pro laser therapies for acne scar and tattoo removal. He is also experienced in supervising customized weight loss programs to protect the long-term health of children and adults.

Barbara Kiersz-Mueller, D.O., is a board-certified family physician who has specialized expertise in headaches, ADHD, sports injuries and child development. Dr. Kiersz Mueller treats patients at the Austin branch of THINK Neurology for Kids in Texas.

Dr Kiersz-Mueller was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and moved to Florida with her parents and siblings at the age of 15. Dr. Kiersz-Mueller majored in chemical biology for her undergraduate studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Science. After graduating in 2010, she enrolled at the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine to complete her medical degree.

Dr. Kiersz-Mueller undertook her internship in family and osteopathic medicine at the Medical College of Georgia from 2014-2015, and completed her residency in family and community medicine at the University of Texas Health Sciences San Antonio from 2015-2017, where she served as chief resident during her senior year. She joined THINK Neurology for Kids in 2020. Dr. Kiersz-Mueller holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.

When she is not devoting her time to young patients, Dr. Kiersz-Mueller takes great pleasure in spending time with her husband and hiking and paddle-boarding with their Dachshund. In December, 2019, Dr Kiersz Mueller became a CrossFit Level 1 trainer, which she hopes to someday integrate with her practice in order to promote self-confidence and strength in her patients.

 

Mrs. Katherine Peppers has thirty-two years of nursing experience, is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a board-certified Pediatric Mental Health Specialist. She completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) at DUSON in May of 2016. She is one of only 300+ Nurse Practitioner’s in the United States with a board certification in Pediatric Mental Health. She cares for children and adolescents with a variety of multi-faceted, mental health disorders at her practice located in Knightdale, North Carolina. She is also on faculty at both Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing. She teaches nurse practitioner students in the graduate school. Mrs. Peppers has lived in Raleigh, North Carolina for the past 17 years with her husband, Lee, and their two children, Garrison and Jennifer. She and her husband are active Southbridge Fellowship Church, community activities and volunteering.

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. 

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.

 

Born out of love, Covenant Pediatrics was established to provide committed care to your children. For us, Covenant represents a sacred relationship with you and your children that is valuable and worthy of honor.

This caring philosophy reflects the same relationship we enjoy with our Heavenly Father. That relationship is based on a covenant that He has with us that shows His faithfulness. This relationship can never be broken because it also is born out of love.

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. William “Bill” Kern, MD is board certified internal medicine physician who practices at Thirlby Clinic, PLC, in Traverse City, MI.   He specializes in both preventative medicine as well as management of chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and lung diseases such as asthma/COPD.    Dr. Kern is also board certified in Pediatrics, and while he will not be seeing pediatric patients at Thirlby Clinic, he is passionate about caring for young adults who may be seeking a new doctor as they transition out of their own pediatrics practice.   
Dr. Kern completed his undergraduate education at The University of Notre Dame.  He originally hails from West Virginia, and he returned there for medical school at West Virginia University.  He completed his internal medicine/pediatrics residency at The University of Louisville.   
Dr. Kern practiced inpatient Medicine at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City prior to joining Thirlby clinic.   He continues to maintain active privileges at the Medical Center.  He has also maintained affiliation with Michigan State University teaching both residents and medical students rotating in our community.   

Dr. Kern, his wife, and children are huge winter sports enthusiasts, particularly skiing.  They enjoy any time out on the water during our beautiful Michigan summers.

Ahmad Kayass, MD, is board-certified in pediatrics and sleep medicine. He is the founder of Trust Tots N Teens Pediatrics, providing care to patients in Plano, Mesquite, and Forney, Texas.

Dr. Kayass has been practicing medicine for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He then moved to Dallas to join UT Southwestern and Dallas Children’s Medical Center, completing a fellowship in sleep medicine. 

As a part of a large family of 11 siblings, Dr. Kayass always had a passion for children and being involved in their healthcare and well-being. After many years in successful private practice, Dr. Kayass established Tots N Teens Pediatrics. 

​​Along with the long-term care of children’s well-being from birth to adolescence, Dr. Kayass is highly experienced in inpatient and outpatient care management. He is skilled with urgent care procedures and caring for critically ill children. 

His interests include but are not limited to ADHD management, obesity and weight management, and sleep medicine.

In his time off, he enjoys playing PlayStation games with his son and coming in first place at FIFA. They also enjoy attending many different sporting events, especially when the Dallas Cowboys are playing. 

Dr. Kayass has trained in karate since a very young age and earned his black belt. He also enjoys traveling abroad, reading, and playing soccer when the weather is nice. 

Dr. Kayass is also heavily involved in his community by volunteering and hosting events to try and make a difference locally and globally. He served and is still serving as a board member of a Medical Relief non-profit organization.

Ahmad Kayass, MD, is board-certified in pediatrics and sleep medicine. He is the founder of Trust Tots N Teens Pediatrics, providing care to patients in Plano, Mesquite, and Forney, Texas.

Dr. Kayass has been practicing medicine for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He then moved to Dallas to join UT Southwestern and Dallas Children’s Medical Center, completing a fellowship in sleep medicine. 

As a part of a large family of 11 siblings, Dr. Kayass always had a passion for children and being involved in their healthcare and well-being. After many years in successful private practice, Dr. Kayass established Tots N Teens Pediatrics. 

​​Along with the long-term care of children’s well-being from birth to adolescence, Dr. Kayass is highly experienced in inpatient and outpatient care management. He is skilled with urgent care procedures and caring for critically ill children. 

His interests include but are not limited to ADHD management, obesity and weight management, and sleep medicine.

In his time off, he enjoys playing PlayStation games with his son and coming in first place at FIFA. They also enjoy attending many different sporting events, especially when the Dallas Cowboys are playing. 

Dr. Kayass has trained in karate since a very young age and earned his black belt. He also enjoys traveling abroad, reading, and playing soccer when the weather is nice. 

Dr. Kayass is also heavily involved in his community by volunteering and hosting events to try and make a difference locally and globally. He served and is still serving as a board member of a Medical Relief non-profit organization.