Department of Pediatrics

Baylor San Antonio Pediatric Residents

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Katherine “Kat” Arriola, M.D.

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Hometown: Beaumont, Texas
College: Lamar University
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Medical Interests: Community-based Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Advocacy, and Medical Missions
Non-medical Interests: Faith, family, food, dogs, karaoke, boxing, being outdoors, volunteering, and watching classic films

Alyssa

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Alyssa Wilder, D.O.

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Hometown: Everman, Texas
College: Abilene Christian University
Medical School: UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: Hematology/Oncology, Advocacy, Underserved Medicine, Diversity in Medicine, Medical Education
Non-medical interests: Painting/drawing, reading, board games/video games, movies, musicals, bible studies, my dog

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Jackson Bailey, D.O.

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Hometown: Canby, Oregon 
College: University of Oregon 
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 
Medical Interests: Global health and working with underserved populations 
Non-Medical Interests: Travel, playing guitar and piano, scuba diving, cycling, camping, fly fishing, and reading 

Bailey

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Bailey Brevell, D.O.

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Hometown: Groves, Texas 
College: Lamar University 
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth 
Medical Interests: General pediatrics, emergency medicine, and developmental peds 
Non-Medical Interests: Watching the Astros, reading, exercising, and all things outdoors! 

Maya

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Maya Bryant, M.D.

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Hometown: Midway, North Carolina 
College: Spelman College 
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine 
Medical Interests: Endocrinology and primary care 
Non-Medical Interests: Cooking, discovering new restaurants, travel, personal finance, and making crafts  

Bonnie

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Bonnie Durley, D.O.

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Hometown: Dallas, Texas 
College: Baylor University 
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Auburn Campus 
Medical Interests: Outpatient pediatrics, NICU, pediatric hospitalist 
Non-Medical Interests: Cooking and baking, hiking, running, and just exploring the outdoors 

Aneesha

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Aneesha Morris, M.D.

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Hometown: Redmond, Washington 
College: University of Washington 
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine 
Medical Interests: General pediatrics, emergency medicine 
Non-Medical Interests: Cooking, travel, painting, watching movies, spending time with friends and family 

Anny

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Anny Nguyen, M.D.

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Hometown: Rio Rancho, New Mexico 
College: University of New Mexico 
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine 
Medical Interests: Infectious disease, hematology/oncology 
Non-Medical Interests: Reading, writing, knitting, exploring new restaurants/cuisines, spending time with her fur babies 

Quynh-Nhu

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Quynh-Nhu Nguyen, D.O.

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Hometown: Houston, Texas 
College: Texas A&M University 
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine 
Medical Interests: Developmental-behavioral pediatrics, advocacy, community service 
Non-Medical Interests: Drawing, collecting art, ukulele, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, thrifting, hanging out with her cats 

Christopher

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Christopher Ponce Campuzano, M.D.

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Hometown: Cedar Creek, Texas 
College: Texas Tech University 
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 
Medical Interests: Medical education, advocacy, social determinants of health
Non-Medical Interests: Spending time with family, robotics, hiking, camping, and backpacking 

Hannah

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Hannah Sosnowski, D.O.

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Hometown: Mount Pleasant, Texas 
College: Baylor University 
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Medical Interests: Pulmonology, genetics, heme/onc 
Non-Medical Interests: Singing, painting, crocheting, reading, and going to Bible studies 

Joanna

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Joanna Steed, M.D.

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Hometown: San Angelo, Texas 
College: Hardin Simmons University 
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 
Medical Interests: outpatient pediatrics, developmental-behavioral, NICU 
Non-Medical Interests: Running, hiking, reading, intramural sports, podcasts, and walking my dog 

Kalli

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Kalli Taylor, D.O.

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Hometown: Glen Rose, Texas 
College: Texas A&M University 
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth 
Medical Interests: Primary care, hematology/oncology, and hospital medicine 
Non-Medical Interests: Being active - weightlifting, yoga, Pilates, barre, running, volleyball, tennis, golf, cooking healthy food, movies, travel, and reading/audiobooks 

Bernardo

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Bernardo Terres, Jr., M.D.

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Hometown: El Paso, Texas 
College: University of Texas at El Paso 
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine 
Medical Interests: Cardiology and pulmonology 
Non-Medical Interests: Spending time with his family and friends, walking his two boxers, reading, discovering new music, going to music festivals, volunteering at animal rescues, off-roading, discovering new coffee shops.

Carolyn

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Carolyn Wheeler, M.D.

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Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana 
College: Louisiana State University 
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 
Medical Interests: NICU 
Non-Medical Interests: Running, yoga, hiking, concerts, and festivals 

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Class of 2027

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Kevin Abraham, M.D.

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Hometown: McAllen, TX
College: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Medical School: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics, Newborn Care, LGBTQIA+2S Care
Non-medical interests: Automobiles, traveling, national parks, language learning, trying new (vegetarian) foods, cultural immersion, reading, weightlifting, dachshunds

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Kathryn "Kate" Bellile, M.D.

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Hometown: Appleton, WI
College: Lawrence University
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical interests: community pediatrics, infectious diseases, adoption/foster care medicine, medical education
Non-medical interests: being a mom to two little ones, sewing, smocking/embroidery, reading, gardening

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Brittanie Cockrell, M.D.

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Hometown: Port Arthur, TX
College: Xavier University of Louisiana
Medical School: University of Houston
Medical interests: Advocacy, Emergency medicine
Non-medical interests: Traveling, sports/sporting events, trying local coffee shops, spending time with my husband and fur baby, reality TV

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Ashlyn Fairchild, D.O.

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Hometown: Allen, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Medical School: UNTHSC-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: General, developmental and behavioral peds, child abuse peds, complex care
Non-medical interests: Faith, soccer, yoga, barre, Pilates, traveling, furry friends, eating sweets and Tex-Mex, trying new restaurants, skiing

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Callie Frank, D.O.

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Hometown: Grapevine, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Medical School: UNTHSC-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: Public Health, Advocacy, Community Engagement
Non-medical interests: Coffee, reading, cooking, baking, exercising, exploring

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Kathia Gloria, M.D.

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Hometown: Laredo, TX
College: Texas A&M International University
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics and Gastroenterology
Non-medical interests: Painting, embroidery, cooking/baking, running, finding new and fun places to go eat

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Madison Godsey, D.O.

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Hometown: Argyle, TX
College: Baylor University
Medical School: UNTHSC-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: Global health, public health medicine, SDOH, NICU, and performing procedures
Non-medical interests: Reading, rock-climbing, and running. I love any form of adventure as well as cozy days in with my husband and dogs

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Laura Le, D.O.

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Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
College: University of Texas at Arlington
Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics, Hospital Medicine, and Global Health
Non-medical interests: Food, travel, k-dramas, trying new boba and coffee shops, and quality time with family and friends

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Christopher Lee, M.D.

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Hometown: Denver, CO
College: MIT
Medical School: University of Queensland
Medical interests: Congenital heart, public health, Developmental-behavioral medicine
Non-medical interests: Powerlifting, rock climbing, video games, tabletop role playing games

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Shivangi Patel, D.O.

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Hometown: Grapevine, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Medical School: Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Medical Education, and Quality Improvement
Non-medical interests: Arts and crafts, painting, traveling, cooking, hiking, and spending time with friends and family

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Leticia Rivera, M.D.

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Hometown: Monett, Missouri
College: University of Missouri- Columbia
Medical School: Anne Burnett SOM at Texas Christian University
Medical interests: Service, Advocacy, Underrepresented populations
Non-medical interests: Travel, hiking with my dog, plants

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Jemima Sackey-Addo, M.D.

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Hometown: Accra, Ghana
College: Trinity University
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada
Medical interests: Quality Improvement, Community Service, Advocacy, Child abuse, Global Health
Non-medical interests: Traveling, Hiking, Boba, Board Games, Weightlifting, Food

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Navya Sankoorikkal, M.D.

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Hometown: Cypress, TX
College: University of Texas, Austin
Medical School: McGovern Medical School
Medical interests: Community Pediatrics, Advocacy, and Education
Non-medical interests: Cooking/Baking, Tennis, Music, and Movies/TV

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Class of 2028

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Sachin Abraham, D.O.

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Hometown: Houston, Texas
College: University of the Incarnate Word
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Clinical Research, and Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Traveling, Hiking, Biking, Tennis, and Music

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Jocelyn Alvar, D.O.

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Hometown: Chandler, Arizona
College: Arizona State University
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, and Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Reading, baking, going to the movies, watching musical theatre, spending time with my husband and our animals!

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Prashant Bhatta, M.D.

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Hometown: Dadeldhura, Nepal
Medical School: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Medical Interests: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Pulmonology, and Clinical Research
Non-medical Interests: Travel, foodie, random culinary adventures, spending time with family, meditation, listening to music, movies, walking

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Alexis Coronado, D.O.

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Hometown: Laredo, Texas
College: Schreiner University
Medical School: Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Preventative Care, Patient Education, and Child Advocacy
Non-medical Interests: Lifting, Running, Baking, Reading, Photography, Traveling, Time with family and friends, Trying new coffee shops

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Ruth Escobedo, D.O., M.S.

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Hometown: Laredo, Texas
College: University of Texas at San Antonio
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Clinical Research, and Quality Improvement
Non-medical Interests: Wellness and exercise, run club, cooking, discovering new restaurants, spending time with family and friends

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Amanda Figueroa, M.D.

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Hometown: Los Fresnos, Texas
College: St. Mary's University
Medical School: Texas A&M College of Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Sports Medicine, and Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Fishing, traveling, pickleball, hanging out with friends and family

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Ariana Garcia, D.O.

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Hometown: San Antonio, TX
College: University of the Incarnate Word
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics, Cardiology, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Underserved Medicine, Advocacy, and Medical Education.
Non-medical interests: Arts & Crafts (Embroidery, Painting), Cooking/Baking, Watching TV Shows and Movies, Faith, Spending time with friends and family.

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Valerie Gomez, M.D.

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Hometown: Katy, Texas
College: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Medical Interests: Neonatal-Perinatal medicine, Advocacy, and Quality Improvement
Non-medical Interests: Exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, playing tennis, reading mystery/thriller books, watching movies, spending time with friends and family, trying new recipes

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Simran Khanna, D.O.

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Hometown: Houston, Texas
College: University of Texas at San Antonio
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology, and Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Non-medical Interests: Hiking, pickleball, trying new restaurants, cross stitching, traveling, working out

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Smita Mahajan, D.O.

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Hometown: Lake Mary, Florida
College: Florida State University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana
Medical Interests: Child Abuse Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, and Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Reading, knitting, baking, hiking with friends, finding new places to eat

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Parth Patel, D.O.

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Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas
College: University of Texas at Dallas
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, and Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Tennis, golf, watching football and comedy tv shows, video and board games

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Raquel Paz, M.D.

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Hometown: San Diego, California
College: Antillean Adventist University (PR)
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Medical Interests: Child Abuse Pediatrics, Palliative Care, Advocacy and Policy, underserved, Latin communities, and Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Yoga, arts and crafts, books, photography, gardening, musicals, the outdoors, and caring for my dogs and cat

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Ressiel Nicole Villegas, D.O., M.P.H

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Hometown: Brenham, Texas
College: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Global Health, or Travel Medicine
Non-medical Interests: Bible studies, cooking tasty foods and discovering new restaurants (big foodie), traveling, spending time with fiance and loved ones, thrifting and reading