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.
Mariette Pierre, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. She serves the downtown Houston community at Pierre Physician Group.
Dr. Pierre obtained her medical degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine and completed her internship, residency, and chief residency at Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center in Detroit.
Since relocating to Texas in 2004, Dr. Pierre has provided exceptional care to patients in the metropolitan Houston and east Texas areas.
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The scope of practice at Pierre Physician Group includes internal medicine with a focus on early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Whether it’s diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity, the team at Pierre Physician Group believes that treatment begins before symptoms arise through diet, exercise, supplements, and an approach that encompasses both mind and body.
The clinic in Houston works for you and strives to provide the highest standard of care at every step of your health care journey. Call or make an appointment online to visit Dr. Pierre and the team at Pierre Physician Group.
Niti Chokshi, MD, is a board-certified specialist in pediatrics and allergy/immunology care. She’s an integral part of the team at Complete Allergy and Asthma in Houston, Texas, providing personalized care to patients of all ages.
Education has always played a central role in Dr. Chokshi’s life. She began her studies at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. Dr. Chokshi remained at A&M to earn her Doctor of Medicine, graduating with honors.
An internship and residency in pediatrics followed at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chokshi completed fellowship training in allergy and immunology care at Baylor.
Dr. Chokshi’s professional experience includes allergy and asthma care. She served as an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. She held a leadership role as medical director of an oral immunotherapy program.
Patients love partnering with Dr. Chokshi because she takes the time to truly get to know those in her care. Her unrushed approach and attention to detail let patients know she’s there to help, no matter how simple or complex their needs are.
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. Lauren Weaver, MD
Psychiatrist
23920 Katy Freeway
Suite 150
Katy, TX 77494
4.93(368)
4.92
(383)
Dr. Cristina Marchesano, MD
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 41.5 mi
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!”
Dr. Cristina Marchesano, MD
Pediatrician
17520 W Grand Pkwy
Suite 120
Sugar Land, TX 77479
4.92(383)
4.94
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Dr. Alicia Walls, MD
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 41.5 mi
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.
Dr. Douglas LaCour grew up locally, graduating from Klein Forest High School. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas in Austin and his Medical Degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. LaCour has been in private practice in the Spring area since 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Pediatrics and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
In his free time, Dr. LaCour enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys all water activities, especially sailing, in which he is certified by the American Sailing Association.
Dr. Douglas LaCour grew up locally, graduating from Klein Forest High School. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas in Austin and his Medical Degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. LaCour has been in private practice in the Spring area since 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Pediatrics and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
In his free time, Dr. LaCour enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys all water activities, especially sailing, in which he is certified by the American Sailing Association.
Dr. Douglas LaCour grew up locally, graduating from Klein Forest High School. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas in Austin and his Medical Degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. LaCour has been in private practice in the Spring area since 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Pediatrics and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
In his free time, Dr. LaCour enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys all water activities, especially sailing, in which he is certified by the American Sailing Association.
Dr. Douglas LaCour grew up locally, graduating from Klein Forest High School. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas in Austin and his Medical Degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. LaCour has been in private practice in the Spring area since 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Pediatrics and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
In his free time, Dr. LaCour enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys all water activities, especially sailing, in which he is certified by the American Sailing Association.
Dr. Douglas LaCour grew up locally, graduating from Klein Forest High School. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas in Austin and his Medical Degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. LaCour has been in private practice in the Spring area since 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Pediatrics and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
In his free time, Dr. LaCour enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys all water activities, especially sailing, in which he is certified by the American Sailing Association.
Rachel McConnell, MD, is an experienced, board-certified pediatrician at Neighborhood Pediatrics in Shenandoah, Texas. She creates a comfortable, fun setting for kids of all ages in a warm, welcoming environment.
Dr. McConnell earned her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. She received her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where she also completed a pediatrics residency. Following medical training, Dr. McConnell obtained her board certification in pediatrics.
She maintains her medical credentials with continuing education to stay up to date with the latest advances in pediatric medicine.
As a mother herself, Dr. McConnell understands children’s and parents’ concerns and insecurities and how to make the experience of going to the doctor’s office less scary for kids.
She develops trusting relationships with patients and their parents and is very passionate about children’s health care. Dr. McConnell offers the best care and information possible for any growing family’s needs.
When she’s not in the office, Dr. McConnell enjoys spending time with friends and family. She looks forward to caring for all of her patients at Neighborhood Pediatrics and welcomes them to the practice.
Sharon Lucas, MD, is a highly trained, board-certified pediatrician at Neighborhood Pediatrics in Shenandoah, Texas. As a mother of two children, Dr. Lucas is sympathetic to the needs of the whole family in addition to her pediatric patients. She maintains a caring, supportive environment for all of her patients and puts them at ease during doctor’s visits.
Dr. Lucas earned her medical degree at Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. She completed a pediatric residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lucas maintains her advanced medical credentials with continuing education to stay current in the latest advancements in pediatrics care.
She enjoys helping her patients achieve exceptional health in a warm, nurturing atmosphere. Her compassionate bedside demeanor makes patients of all ages feel comfortable.
In her free time, Dr. Lucas enjoys spending time with family and friends. She warmly welcomes her patients to Neighborhood Pediatrics and looks forward to helping them flourish in their growth and development.
Dr. Sushma Penmetsa, known by her patients as Dr. Pen is a pediatrician with extensive experience in rendering medical care for children from the newborn age up through the age of 18. She completed a pediatric residency program at Harlem Hospital in New York and in UTMB, Galveston.
During her time at the residency in UTMB Dr. Penmetsa received the best Residents Research Award. Dr. Penmetsa enjoys caring for patients and believes in the patient / parent trust in their doctor. She believes in her ability to make a difference in the lives of children and help them lead a happy and healthy life.
“Always friendly, quick, efficient and good listeners. Have never once had any negative feedback and we have had to come here off and on for the last 4 years. Thank you so much to the entire staff and Dr. Mai.”
Afroze A. Hai, MD, specializes in internal medicine and pediatrics at Healthy Horizons Clinic in Pasadena, Texas. She has 29 years of experience, with over 24 years as a pediatrician.
Dr. Hai completed her medical school and pediatrics residency training in India. She then moved to the United States and pursued post-graduate training in a pediatrics residency program at Michigan State University in East Lansing. She practiced in Michigan for 20 years before moving to Houston to be closer to family.
She has been an advocate for children in her community and loves preventive medicine. Dr. Hai loves her role in taking care of children’s physical and mental health. Her dream is to see her patients excel in school, both academic and other fields. She enjoys mentoring medical students as well. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and believes that learning is a lifelong process.
Outside of work, Dr. Hai spends time with her children and grandchildren and loves to cook, teach, exercise, travel, and spend time outdoors.
Dr. Mustafa Moazam is a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist. He graduated from Deccan College Of Medical Sciences in 2000 and did his residency at Oklahoma University and Fellowship at Akron Children's Hospital. Dr. Moazam enjoys spending time with his family and watching movies during his free time. Dr. Moazam is available for televisits only for Hematology and Oncology pediatric patients. He will begin offering Pediatric Psychiatry televisit appointments starting in January 2022.
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