Need Pediatrician in Corpus Area

Tots and Teens is the best, they are on Saratoga, they are in the building that looks like a train (very cool inside) Dr. Gibson or any of the drs there are great. We had Dr. Candas before but he was never available when we made out appts and they always stuck us with someone else.

I take my son to Dr. Lira on S Staples right across from King HS. They are husband and wife, and I just switched from Dr. Patel (who I did not like), but I really like Dr. Lira. There number is ###-###-####

First of all First Time Mom, congrats! I know this is a nerve-racking time, especially having a newborn and then having to switch drs. We've had an absolute FANTASTIC pediatrician for a little over 8 yrs. His name is DR. ALI F. CANDAS w/ THE CHILDREN'S CLINIC ("TCC"). The newest southside ofc. is directly across from Spohn South on Saratoga, located inside the Driscoll Emergency Care Bldg ###-###-####). TCC has 5 offices with over 16 pediatricians, and Dr. Candas spends his time between the southside ofc and the Alameda ofc. The older Alameda ofc. is across the pkg. lot from Driscoll Children's Hosp. ###-###-####). TCC also has a nice ofc. at the Bay Area Hosp. ###-###-####), which I used to go to before they opened the southside ofc. 1 1/2 yrs. ago.

I have 2 children, one an always "well" 12-yr. old and an 8-yr. old special needs child with several diagnoses. From the very first appt. with my 8-yr old (when she was 3-mo. old), I could tell Dr. Candas was different -- this was when I made the switch to him. He immediately CONNECTS with the CHILD, is very likeable and compassionate, LISTENS to the parent(s), and is OPEN to discussions, tests & referrals rather than quickly dismissing mothers as being overly "neurotic." He truly cares about his patients and obviously loves what he does. Other moms in the waiting room always comment that they just love Dr. Candas - he's the best. He's very patient and giving of his time, stays on top of his field of practice and gives back to the community in many ways. Two years ago he served as Chief of Staff at Driscoll Children's Hospital, as well. As for me with my special needs child, he's been simply INDISPENSABLE. My daughter has numerous specialists, including several at Driscoll and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Dr. Candas has been the ideal "Gatekeeper" in monitoring and keeping up with her various specialists at both hospitals.

Without any doubt, I recommend Dr. Candas to all new moms to the area and any moms looking to make a switch. I hope this helps. If you have any questions, feel free to reply.

I use Dr. Lu Medina. She is a female. I have been using her exclusively for about 8 years. We all love her including my husband and kids. She has two offices, one on Alameda and one on Saratoga close to Airline. She is with the ABC Pediatric Center. ###-###-####. Good luck!

Congrats I to am a fisrt time mom. 5 wks old and she sees Dr Purnell at abc pediatrics. on seratoga at chidrens driscoll clinic across from sphon caddy corner to lubbys she is great. good luck

I use a great new place on Saratoga on the South Side...and the doctor is Dr. Gibson (there are other doctors) and she has such a warm and fuzzy feel...her office is awesome...###-###-####...i have four kids and they go there now.

J. Baird

I would ask yours if she can refer you to someone else. I wish I had a better answer, I am looking for one myself. I'm going to see my OB on the 18th and ask her to recommend one, I can post the one she recommends if you like.
I live on the south side too :)

Hi SW,
I'm a 1st time mom as well, my daughter is 6 weeks old & we have been taking her to ABC Pediatrics on Saratoga & we're seeing Dr. Purnell. She is very professional, answers all our questions thoroghly & the office is clean & they have a well baby waiting area. We've had pleasant experiences with the nurses as well. Good luck & congrats on your bundle of joy! H.

we love dr lynae canales at abc pediatrics ###-###-####

I highly reccomend Dr. Rick Cortes. His office is located on Saratoga right across from Sphon South. I believe that it is called the Children Clinic. The # is ###-###-####. I have a two year old that was born with a heart condition and Dr. Cortes has been great. He is very knowledgable and willing to listen to your concerns. Hope that this helps.

You need to go to The Kids Clinic - Dr. William Fadar - he is located on Staples near Lipes. I have a 20 year old that started seeing Dr. Fadar at age 4 - I also have 3 other children ranging in age from 3 - 14. He is the best doctor you will ever know. Everyone I have referred him to loves him. I was also a foster mom and took everyone of my 25 foster babies to him.

Good Luck & congratulations on your new baby.

Dr, Daniel VJ (real name is Vijjeswarapu) is a good pediatrician, christian man, kind and thorough. ###-###-####

Hello, I take both my kids to the Children's Clinic off of Saratoga across from the Spohn. I love all the doctor's there. My daughter has been seen 3 different dr's there and I love them all. Her main Dr is Candas...love him he is very patient and connects well with the kids, my daughter usually screams and cries but she doesn't with him or any of the dr's there. They are great with the kids and never make me feel rushed. I highly recommend the children's clinic.

My favorite on that side of town is Dr. Josefina Torres. She is in the Spohn South Doctors towers. She is wonderful with kids.

I don't know if Dr. Edgar Cortes is taking any new patients, but he was my kid's pediatrician years ago. He is a brilliant man. He was a God sent for us for many years. My kids were all asthmatics and we were in the office many many times. We all cried when he couldn't see them any more (they turned 18). Good luck.