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Dr. Ashraf Aly is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He specializes in pediatric cardiology and sees patients with possible congenital heart diseases from the fetal life throughout adulthood.

Cardiology

Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria is triple board-certified in pediatric surgery, general surgery and surgical critical care. She is an experienced pediatric surgeon with over a decade of clinical experience in general pediatric abdominal and thoracic surgery, pediatric surgical oncology, and pediatric trauma.

Pediatric Surgery

Dr. Yusif Hajiyev specializes in providing the newest medical and surgical treatment for the full spectrum of pediatric ENT disorders, including hearing loss and ear infections, cochlear implants, airway and breathing issues, swallowing dysfunction, allergies, sinusitis, and sleep apnea.

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Jill Resendez is a nurse practitioner with Plastic Surgery. In addition to traditional cosmetic and filler work, she also assists with reconstructive work for breast cancer survivors.

Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Raimer-Goodman is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Texas Medical Association. She has a special interest in pediatric advocacy and global health.

Pediatrics

Dr. Kroger is a board certified dermatologist who focuses on general, pediatric, complex medical and cosmetic dermatology (Botox, fillers, and lasers). Dr. Kroger is the Medical Clinic Director of Bay Colony Dermatology Clinics.

Dr. Phillips is the Truman G. Blocker, Jr., M.D. Distinguished Chair; Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Phillips specializes in the healing of difficult wounds; body contouring after massive weight loss; reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery; cosmetic facial and body contouring of all types.

Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics

Dr. Ehlers' clinical interests include pediatric optometry including amblyopia, strabismus, myopia control, special needs eye care and post-brain injury vision rehabilitation.

Pediatric Eye Care

Dr. Auslander is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the department of Pediatrics and specializes in Teen Health. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University, division of Adolescent and Behavioral Health. Dr. Auslander completed internships in Psychology and in Adolescent Psychology at Baylor College of Medicine.

Adolescent Medicine

Dr. Calasanz is an active member of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Harris County Medical Society, Houston Gynecological & Obstetrical Society, and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Calasanz’ professional interests include all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology, especially adolescent gynecology and the first well-woman exam.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. McCracken is a board-certified provider and an assistant professor in the UTMB Department of Internal Medicine, specializing in Allergy and Immunology. Dr. McCracken cares for patients with a variety of allergic and immunologic diseases and has particular interest in nasal allergies and immunotherapy (allergy shots), asthma, drug allergies and chronic hives/angioedema.

Allergy and Immunology

Dr. O'Donohoe a pediatrician in the Galveston and League City areas, specializes in outpatient pediatrics. She also works with patients who have recently been placed in foster care, transitioning them into the UTMB system and getting their specialized needs met.

Pediatric Primary Care

A board-certified OBGYN, Dr. Vu immigrated to the US from Vietnam as a child and grew up in the Houston area. Her clinical interests include high-risk obstetrics as well as minimally-invasive surgeries.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Services

Joyce Muruthi, MD and Kimberlyn Robinson, MD are OB/GYN providers at UTMB Health

Obstetrics and Gynecology Services

Dr. Elizabeth Rodriguez Lien is a Pediatrics Primary Care provider at UTMB Health.

Pediatric Primary Care Services

Dr. Hairfield is an assistant professor of Pediatrics and a board-certified pediatrician who serves the community in UTMB clinics in the Bay Area and Galveston

Primary Care

Dr. Colleen Silva, professor and surgeon with UTMB’s Department of Surgery and medical director of UTMB's Breast Health and Imaging Center in League City.

Joyce Muruthi, MD and Parin Patel, MD are OB/GYN providers at UTMB Health

Namita Bhardwaj, MD, Assistant professor with the Department of Family medicine and a fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine provider.

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Manuela Murray, MD, an associate professor and physician with UTMB’s Department of Pediatrics and co-director for General Academic Pediatrics and medical director for Pediatric Urgent Care Centers and Ambulatory Operations.

Pediatric Primary Care