Melissa G. Kress, D.O., Pediatric Otolaryngology – ENT

Posted in Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat)

Physician Details

Medical specialties and board certifications:

  • Board Certified in American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery:
    Otolaryngology/Oro-facial Plastic Surgery

Medical school name/location:

  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship name/location:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship - Baylor College of Medicine – Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX

Residency institution(s):

Otorhinolaryngology Oro-facial Plastic Surgery Residency - Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, St. John Oakland Hospital, Madison Heights, Michigan

Professional recognition/awards:

  • Best Doctors in America, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
  • Top Doctors Jacksonville, Florida 2010
  • Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs 2008
  • Daiichi Clinical Scholar, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2001-2002
  • Gold Circle Award, Scientific Poster Presentation: Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, 1998
  • Otolaryngology Scientific Poster Presentation, First Place: 82nd Annual Clinical Assembly, American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, 1998

Contact Information

Pediatric Otolaryngology - ENT
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
3533 S. Alameda St. Furman Bldg., Ste. 501
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
📞(361) 694-5778
📠(361) 808-2197

Phone: (361) 694-4700 or (800) DCH-LOVE
Fax: (361)694-4701

Elizabeth Golladay Spooner, M.D. – Maternal Fetal Medicine

Posted in Maternal Fetal Medicine

Physician Details

Medical specialties and board certifications:

  • Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Board certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine

Medical school name/location:

  • Medical College of Ohio – Toledo, Ohio

Fellowship name/location:

  • Madigan Army Medical Center / Tacoma, Washington

Residency institution(s):

  • Medical College of Virginia-Virginia Commonwealth University

Language fluency:

English

Maternal Fetal Medicine (Bay Area Clinic)

7121 S. Padre Island Drive, Ste. 118
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
📞(361) 694-6054
📠(361) 808-2718

Maternal Fetal Medicine (Spohn South Clinic)

5920 Saratoga Blvd., Ste. 635
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
📞(361) 694-1590
📠(361) 808-2718

Maternal Fetal Medicine (Driscoll Children's Specialty Center - Harlingen)

2121 Pease St.
Medical Arts Pavilion, Ste. 604
Harlingen, TX 78550
📞(956) 428-0897
📠(361) 808-2720

Maternal Fetal Medicine (Driscoll Children's Medical Plaza - McAllen)

1120 East Ridge Road, Ste. 220
McAllen, TX 78503
📞(956) 632-8350
📠(361) 808-2719

Maternal Fetal Medicine (Driscoll Children's Specialty Center - Laredo)

6423 McPherson Road, Ste. 13
Laredo, TX 78041
📞(956) 764-7000
📠(361) 808-2138

Maternal Fetal Medicine (Driscoll Children's Specialty Clinic - Victoria)

106 Springwood Drive, Suite 200
Victoria, TX 77901
📞(361) 694-6054
📠(361) 808-2718

Maternal Fetal Medicine (Specialty Center - Brownsville)

5500 N. Expressway 77, Suite 201
Brownsville, TX 78256
📞(956) 698-8670
📠(361) 808-2762

Asha Sukumaran Nair, M.D. – Pediatric Gastroenterology

Posted in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Physician Details

Medical specialties and board certifications:

  • Board Certified - Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)

Medical school name/location:

  • Government Medical College, Kerala University for Health & Sciences, Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala India

Fellowship name/location:

  • University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

Residency institution(s):

  • Brookdale University and Medical Center

Language fluency:

English

Contact Information

Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic
Driscoll Children's Hospital &
Children’s Physician Services of South Texas
3533 South Alameda Street, Sloan Building, 5th Floor
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
Phone: (361) (361) 694-6128
Referral Fax: (361) 694-6955

For consultation, appointments, and assistance: (361) 694-6128 or (800) 525-8687.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

SATELLITE CLINICS

Laredo
7210 McPherson Rd., Suite 104 Building A
Laredo, Texas 78041
📞Office #: 956.794.8400
📠Fax #: 956.712.3769

Brownsville
5500 N. Expressway
Brownsville, Texas 78520
📞Office #: 956.698.8600
📠Fax #: 361.808.2076

Victoria
106 Springwood Dr., Suite 200
Victoria, Texas 77904
📞Office #: 361.572-1000
📠Fax #: 361.808.2074

Valentine Enemuo, M.D. – Pediatric Gastroenterology

Posted in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Physician Details

Medical specialties and board certifications:

  • Board Certified in General Pediatrics – October 2004
  • Pediatric Gastroenterologist – Board Certified – November 2009

Medical school name/location:

  • University of Nigeria / Enugu, Nigeria (10/1987 – 01/1994)

Fellowship name/location:

  •  University of British Columbia (07/2005 – 06/2008)

Residency institution(s):

  •  Charles Drew University (07/2001 - 06/2004)

Professional recognition/awards:

  • Academic Achievement Award Outstanding Achievement Pediatric In - Training Examination
  • Outstanding Resident Award Outstanding Continuity of Care Charles - Drew University (2004)
  • Dean’s Merit List Award - University Of Nigeria(1994)

Language fluency:

English

Contact Information

Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic
Driscoll Children's Hospital &
Children’s Physician Services of South Texas
3533 South Alameda Street, Sloan Building, 5th Floor
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
Phone: (361) (361) 694-6128
Referral Fax: (361) 694-6955

For consultation, appointments, and assistance: (361) 694-6128 or (800) 525-8687.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

SATELLITE CLINICS

Laredo
7210 McPherson Rd., Suite 104 Building A
Laredo, Texas 78041
📞Office #: 956.794.8400
📠Fax #: 956.712.3769

Brownsville
5500 N. Expressway
Brownsville, Texas 78520
📞Office #: 956.698.8600
📠Fax #: 361.808.2076

Briana Sacco, M.D. – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Posted in Psychiatry

Physician Details

Medical School:

  • University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Residency:

  • Triple Board Program at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

Medical specialties and board certifications:

  • Pediatrics, General Psychiatry (board certified), and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (board certified)

Treating:

ADHD, ARFID, ASD, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorders, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Eating Disorders, Gender Dysphoria, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Psychotic Disorders and PTSD

Language fluency:

English

Contact Information

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic

3533 S. Staples St.,
Ste.H260
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

📞(361) 694-1550
📠(361) 808-2766

Daniel McKenna, M.D. F.A.C.C. – Pediatric Cardiology

Posted in Cardiology

Physician Details

Medical specialties and board certifications:

Medical school name/location:

  • State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine

Fellowship name/location:

  • Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh, PA

Residency institution(s):

  • Children's Hospital of Buffalo, University of Buffalo, NY

Language fluency:

English

Contact Information

Cardiology (Driscoll Children's Medical Plaza - McAllen)
1120 E. Ridge Road, Suite 210
McAllen, TX 78503
📞(956) 688-1300 or (800) 242-0008
📠(956) 683-9160
⏲8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Ayan Patel, D.O. – Pediatric Anesthesiology

Posted in Anesthesiology and Critical Care

Physician Details

Medical Specialties:

Medical School:

  • New York College of Osteopathic Medicine – Old Westbury, NY

Fellowship name/location:

  • Pediatric Anesthesiology/New York University Langone Medical Center – New York, NY

Residency institutions:

  • Anesthesiology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center – Brooklyn, NY
  • NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn, NY
  • Kings County Hospital Center - Brooklyn, NY

Professional Recognition and Awards:

2018                     Representative:  New York Academy of Medicine scholastic competition (2nd Place)

2016                     Scholarship for research in Intestinal Tissue Preservation, SUNT Downstate

2007-2011           James Dickson Carr Scholarship: Rutgers University; awarded for academic excellence, leadership skill, extracurricular activities, achievements, and special talents

2007-2001           Dean’s List:  Rutgers University

2009-2011           Alpha Epsilon Delta National Health Preprofessional Honor Society:  Rutgers University

2007-2011           Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society:  Rutgers University

2010-2011           Gamma Sigma Alpha National Greek Honor Society:  Rutgers University

2009                     SAS Excellence Awards:  Rutgers University; awarded for a strong academic and service record

The Rutgers University Alumni Scholarship

The Harold H. & Reba Martin Endowed Scholarship

2007                     Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction

Language Fluency:

English

Contact Information

Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Driscoll Children's Hospital
3533 S. Alameda St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
📞(361) 694-5445
📠(361) 694-5449

Eric Scott Wait, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgery

Posted in Orthopedic Surgery

Physician Details

Medical specialties and board certifications:

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery- pending boards July 2022

Medical school name/location:

  • University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio

Fellowship name/location:

  • University of Utah Medical Center

Residency institution(s):

  • Texas Tech Health Science Center

Professional recognition/awards:

  • Magna Cum Laude, B.S LeTourneau University-Longview, TX; Gold humanism Honor Society, University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio, TX; Highest Orthopaedic In-Training Exam 2017 and 2018 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX

Contact Information

Driscoll Children’s Hospital &
Children’s Physician Services of South Texas
3533 S. Alameda St.,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

📞(361) 694-5057
📠(361) 808-2067
⏲8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday

Sharon Antwi-Boasiako, M.D. – Development Medicine Clinic

Posted in Developmental Medicine Clinic

Physician Details

Board Certification

  • The American Board of Pediatrics

Residency

  • Driscoll Children’s Hospital Pediatric Residency Program

Medical School

  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology School of Medical Sciences, Ghana

Professional recognition/awards:

  • John G. and Elena Seuss Kenedy Award for devotion to the welfare of children - 2019
  • Resident of the Year Award (PLIII) for excellence in academic achievement - 2019
  • Resident of the Year Award (PLII) for excellence in academic achievement - 2018
  • Award for Concise, Accurate and Timely Inpatient Care Documentation, DCH Pediatric Residency Program - 2017
  • Class Personality Award (School of Medical Sciences, KNUST) - 2008

Language fluency:

English

Contact Information

Developmental Pediatric Medicine
Driscoll Children's Hospital
3533 S. Alameda St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

📞(361)694-5650 or 1(800)525-8687
📠(361) 808-2063
⏲8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Stephen M. Langley, MD, FRCS (CTh), FETCS Cardiothoracic Surgery

Posted in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Physician Details

Medical specialties:

  • General Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Medical school name/location:

  • The London Hospital Medical College, London, UK

Fellowship name/location:

  • Great Ormand Street Hospital
  • Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Residency institution(s):

  • Papworth Hospital, Cambridge
  • Poole Hospital NHS Trust
  • The Royal London Hospital
  • University Hospital Southampton

Language fluency:

English

Contact Information

Cardiothoracic Surgery
3533 S. Alameda Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
📞(361) 694-5086
📠(361)694-4641
⏲ 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Satellite Locations

McAllen
1120 E. Ridge Road
McAllen, TX 78503
Phone: 956-688-1208
Fax: 361-808-2159

Brownsville
5500 N. Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78526
Phone: 956-688-1208
Fax: 361-808-2159