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Kelly Smith, MD, specializes in pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine, and is a co-founder of Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center in the Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, and Lockhill-Selma areas of San Antonio, Texas. He has achieved fellowship designation in four areas of medical practice to include sleep medicine, pediatrics, pediatric pulmonology, and internal medicine. 

A New Braunfels native, Dr. Smith earned his undergraduate degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and remained in the state to complete his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He refined his skills and knowledge through an internship and residency at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, where he was also appointed chief resident of internal medicine and pediatrics. 

Fellowship training in pediatric pulmonology at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston came next, followed by research and training in sleep medicine through the Texas Children’s Sleep Center in San Antonio.  

Dr. Smith went into private practice in 2007 and worked with his partners to open Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center in 2009. He enjoys working collaboratively to offer the highest possible level of care in pediatric pulmonology and adult/pediatric sleep medicine. 

When not working with patients, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Flyfishing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and soccer keep him outdoors and active, and he tries to take advantage of all that the San Antonio area has to offer.

Shana Hansen, MD is a board-certified physician who specializes in pediatric and adult sleep. She has achieved fellowship designation in three areas of medical practice to include sleep medicine, pediatrics, and adolescent/young adult medicine.

Dr. Hansen grew up in the Midwest and headed to the Northeast for her undergraduate studies, earning her degree from the University of Maryland.   She  was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force, completing her medical degree at the Uniformed Serves University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, graduating as valedictorian. The Air Force brought her to San Antonio where she refined her pediatric skills and knowledge through an internship and residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSCHEC).

She continued her education in an adolescent medicine fellowship here in San Antonio, followed by an assignment as associate program director for the pediatric residency at the Naval Hospital Portsmouth Virginia. During this time, an interest in sleep medicine was sparked, returning Dr. Hansen to San Antonio for further education and research in sleep medicine through SAUSCHEC.

Over the next 10 years, Dr. Hansen built an esteemed career in both clinical medicine and graduate medical education at SAUSCHEC, retiring after 20 years in service to the United States Airforce in May 2023. She has thoroughly enjoyed incorporating all her specialties while providing high quality medical care and training the next generation of physicians.

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Hansen enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and her parents who also traded the cold midwestern weather for sunny San Antonio. She enjoys watching and attending all types of sporting events, reading, cycling, and exploring San Antonio and neighboring communities with family and friends.

Tarak Patel, MD, is a caring and compassionate pediatric pulmonologist and a vital part of the team at Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center. He’s deeply touched to have served so many families in the Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, and Lockhill-Selma areas of San Antonio, Texas, area.

Dr. Patel has deep roots in Texas. He began his studies at the University of Texas at Austin, earning his degree in biology. He then studied medicine at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock. 

He finished his clinical training in El Paso, where he enjoyed expanding his Spanish language skills and narrowed his area of focus to pediatric lung disease, and asthma in particular. He went on to complete his training in pediatric medicine at the University of Texas at Houston. His dedication to continuing education is exemplified through a fellowship in pediatric pulmonology at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, also in Houston.  

Throughout his studies, Dr. Patel found a great deal of fulfillment in working with various charitable organizations and in volunteer roles in medical clinics. He also continues to pursue ongoing education through lectures in a wide range of pediatric conditions. That breadth of knowledge has informed and shaped his patient care in countless ways. 

Dr. Patel treats each patient as though they were one of his own children. The families that entrust him with their medical needs appreciate that personable approach and are comforted that their children are in the best of hands.

Michael Marsh, MD, is a neurology specialist with a focus on pediatric neurology and related conditions. He is proud to be part of the Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center team, and of the opportunity to work with families from the Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, and Lockhill-Selma areas of San Antonio, Texas, and the greater region. 

Dr. Marsh earned a Masters degree in neuroscience at Syracuse University in New York. He went on to complete his medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. Upon returning to the United States, Dr. Marsh completed a residency in pediatric neurology at St. Louis University in Missouri, where he remained for fellowship training. 

Among Dr. Marsh’s areas of interest are seizure disorders and migraines. He takes great comfort in treating pediatric patients who are suffering from these complex neurological issues, and in helping them achieve an improved daily quality of life.  

Dr. Marsh recognizes the role that parents and other family members play in assisting and supporting kids with neurological issues. He takes the time to educate loved ones about the challenges their family member is facing, and on how to structure family life to be as supportive as possible to all members, not just the patient. 

When he’s not working with patients, Dr. Marsh relaxes by fishing, playing soccer, and spending time with his triplet daughters. He’s a firm believer in finding a healthy work/life balance and helps his patients find their own balanced path.

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.

Kelly Smith, MD, specializes in pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine, and is a co-founder of Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center in the Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, and Lockhill-Selma areas of San Antonio, Texas. He has achieved fellowship designation in four areas of medical practice to include sleep medicine, pediatrics, pediatric pulmonology, and internal medicine. 

A New Braunfels native, Dr. Smith earned his undergraduate degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and remained in the state to complete his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He refined his skills and knowledge through an internship and residency at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, where he was also appointed chief resident of internal medicine and pediatrics. 

Fellowship training in pediatric pulmonology at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston came next, followed by research and training in sleep medicine through the Texas Children’s Sleep Center in San Antonio.  

Dr. Smith went into private practice in 2007 and worked with his partners to open Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center in 2009. He enjoys working collaboratively to offer the highest possible level of care in pediatric pulmonology and adult/pediatric sleep medicine. 

When not working with patients, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Flyfishing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and soccer keep him outdoors and active, and he tries to take advantage of all that the San Antonio area has to offer.

Michael Marsh, MD, is a neurology specialist with a focus on pediatric neurology and related conditions. He is proud to be part of the Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center team, and of the opportunity to work with families from the Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, and Lockhill-Selma areas of San Antonio, Texas, and the greater region. 

Dr. Marsh earned a Masters degree in neuroscience at Syracuse University in New York. He went on to complete his medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. Upon returning to the United States, Dr. Marsh completed a residency in pediatric neurology at St. Louis University in Missouri, where he remained for fellowship training. 

Among Dr. Marsh’s areas of interest are seizure disorders and migraines. He takes great comfort in treating pediatric patients who are suffering from these complex neurological issues, and in helping them achieve an improved daily quality of life.  

Dr. Marsh recognizes the role that parents and other family members play in assisting and supporting kids with neurological issues. He takes the time to educate loved ones about the challenges their family member is facing, and on how to structure family life to be as supportive as possible to all members, not just the patient. 

When he’s not working with patients, Dr. Marsh relaxes by fishing, playing soccer, and spending time with his triplet daughters. He’s a firm believer in finding a healthy work/life balance and helps his patients find their own balanced path.

Dr. Tomasovic retired from Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center on 11/15/2018. Although he is no longer seeing patients in the clinic, he is continuing with his passion for research at Road Runner Research. Please visit Road Runner Research for active research studies.

Dr. Jerry Tomasovic attended medical school at the University of Chicago. He served 20 years in the Air Force, entering private practice in San Antonio in 1985. He established Road Runner Research focusing on research related to neurologic and pulmonary disease. He is board-certified in Pediatrics and Neurology. He specializes in neurological disorders, sleep disorders, movement disorders, and ADHD. Medicine is his life!

Tarak Patel, MD, is a caring and compassionate pediatric pulmonologist and a vital part of the team at Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center. He’s deeply touched to have served so many families in the Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, and Lockhill-Selma areas of San Antonio, Texas, area.

Dr. Patel has deep roots in Texas. He began his studies at the University of Texas at Austin, earning his degree in biology. He then studied medicine at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock. 

He finished his clinical training in El Paso, where he enjoyed expanding his Spanish language skills and narrowed his area of focus to pediatric lung disease, and asthma in particular. He went on to complete his training in pediatric medicine at the University of Texas at Houston. His dedication to continuing education is exemplified through a fellowship in pediatric pulmonology at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, also in Houston.  

Throughout his studies, Dr. Patel found a great deal of fulfillment in working with various charitable organizations and in volunteer roles in medical clinics. He also continues to pursue ongoing education through lectures in a wide range of pediatric conditions. That breadth of knowledge has informed and shaped his patient care in countless ways. 

Dr. Patel treats each patient as though they were one of his own children. The families that entrust him with their medical needs appreciate that personable approach and are comforted that their children are in the best of hands.

Caleigh Rodriguez, MD, is an internist and pediatrician at her private practice in New Braunfels, Texas. She cares for people of all ages in a friendly setting, improving the health and quality of life of patients and their families. She was born and raised in Texas and is committed to serving the community that molded her into the physician she is today.

Dr. Rodriguez is dual-trained in internal medicine and pediatrics. She has expertise in treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, anxiety, and depression. She combines current medical and scientific knowledge with her personal experience, considering each patient's unique characteristics and circumstances when customizing their treatment plans.

Dr. Rodriguez enjoys building relationships with her patients as she cares for them from childhood into adulthood. She has a passion for women’s health and preventive primary care, working together with patients to achieve a common goal of living a healthy, fulfilling life.

She provides medically supervised weight loss, including weight loss injections and hormone replacement therapy if needed. She also provides intrauterine device (IUD) insertion for birth control, minor in-office procedures, women’s health care, well-child exams, and care for newborns and first-time moms. 

Dr. Rodriguez offers accessible, affordable, adaptable care that meets a patient’s unique needs without negative incentives linked to fee-for-service third-party pay billing. She offers same-day office visits, house calls, convenient telemedicine phone and video calls, emails, and text messages directly with her. 

Dr. Rodriguez accepts many insurance plans and has affordable membership plans, allowing patients to receive comprehensive, quality care without the hassle of dealing with insurance companies. She’s adaptable, offering quick care when time is of the essence, and you need prompt medical care. 

Dr. Rodriguez welcomes new and existing patients to her practice and looks forward to improving their health and well-being. 

Schedule an in-person, home-based, or telehealth appointment with Caleigh Rodriguez, MD, by phone or request one online today.

Board-certified pediatrician Sarah A. Stafford, MD, FAAP, offers comprehensive pediatric care at Northeast Pediatric Associates PA. Dr. Stafford sees patients at the practice’s office in Schertz, Texas. Her professional interests include managing childhood obesity and working with first-time parents. With her expertise, Dr. Stafford strives to help her patients grow and thrive into adulthood.

Dr. Stafford earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2010 and finished her residency training in pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She has been with the team at Northeast Pediatric Associates since 2013 and is board certified through the American Board of Pediatrics.

When she is not at work, Dr. Stafford enjoys reading and playing a good game of volleyball with friends. Her hobbies include swimming and hiking with her dog, Samwise. 

To make an appointment with Dr. Stafford, call Northeast Pediatric Associates or use the online booking tool to request your visit today.

Robert B. Trimble, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician with the caring team at Northeast Pediatric Associates PA. Dr. Trimble brings over a decade of experience and sees patients at the practice’s office in Schertz, Texas. Dr. Trimble enjoys teaching and providing patient education to help his patients lead healthy lives. His areas of interest include nutrition, safety in youth sports, and special health care needs.

Dr. Trimble earned his medical degree from the Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas, in 2011. He then completed his residency training in pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Trimble has been part of the team at Northeast Pediatric Associates since 2014 and is board certified through the American Board of Pediatrics.

Dr. Trimble is married with three children. When he is not working, Dr. Trimble enjoys spending time with his family and friends, at church, and with his three dogs. 

To make an appointment with Dr. Trimble, call the office or request your visit using the online scheduling tool today.

Tracy Lama-Briseño, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician who brings over a decade of experience in medicine. She provides expert pediatric care to patients at Northeast Pediatric Associates PA at their office in Schertz, Texas. Her professional interests include patient advocacy and education, nutrition, and newborn care.

Dr. Lama-Briseño earned her medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Missouri in 2008. She has been with the team at Northeast Pediatric Associates since 2020 and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

Dr. Lama-Briseño was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She has a large extended family with whom she enjoys spending as much time as possible when she is not working. Her other interests include traveling, sports, and listening to all types of music.

To make an appointment with Dr. Lama-Briseño, call the office today or request a visit with her using the online booking tool.

Sarah Alba-Suarez graduated from Ut Health San Antonio Masters of Nursing in 2018 as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary care. Sarah is happily married and has a child. Sarah has a special interest and background in early childhood development. Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys exploring new places, traveling, and outdoor adventures with her husband and toddler. 

Dr. Wilke is a Board-Certified Pediatrician practicing in San Antonio since 2001. Dr. Wilke received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University. She received her medical degree and post-graduate pediatric training from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, now McGovern Medical School. She will spend time seeing patients at our Stone Oak office as well as our Bulverde office. Dr. Wilke is married and has two children. She enjoys spending time with her family outdoors in the Texas Hill Country and lakes. She enjoys gardening and her chickens. 

Elizabeth Brooks Hagee, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with the team at Northeast Pediatric Associates PA. Dr. Hagee is proud to provide compassionate pediatric care at the practice’s Village Drive location in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Hagee earned her medical degree in 2001 at the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, part of East Tennessee State University, in Johnson City, Tennessee. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has been with the team at Northeast Pediatric Associates since 2005.

Dr. Hagee is married with two children. Dr. Hagee loves her job but lives for weekends with her family, when you might find them at the coast, the lake, the tennis courts, or the golf course. She loves working in pediatrics because of the relationships she develops with families through educating, counseling, and advocating for their children.

To make an appointment with Dr. Hagee, call Northeast Pediatric Associates today or request your next visit online.