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Dr. Douglas LaCour grew up locally, graduating from Klein Forest High School. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas in Austin and his Medical Degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. LaCour has been in private practice in the Spring area since 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Pediatrics and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. In his free time, Dr. LaCour enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys all water activities, especially sailing, in which he is certified by the American Sailing Association.

Dr. Douglas LaCour grew up locally, graduating from Klein Forest High School. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas in Austin and his Medical Degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. LaCour has been in private practice in the Spring area since 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Pediatrics and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. In his free time, Dr. LaCour enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys all water activities, especially sailing, in which he is certified by the American Sailing Association.

Dr. Mustafa Moazam is a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist. He graduated from Deccan College Of Medical  Sciences in 2000 and did his residency at Oklahoma University and Fellowship at Akron Children's Hospital. Dr. Moazam enjoys spending time with his family and watching movies during his free time. Dr. Moazam is available for televisits only for Hematology and Oncology pediatric patients. He will begin offering Pediatric Psychiatry televisit appointments starting in January 2022.

Afroze A. Hai, MD, specializes in internal medicine and pediatrics at Healthy Horizons Clinic in Pasadena, Texas. She has 29 years of experience, with over 24 years as a pediatrician. 

Dr. Hai completed her medical school and pediatrics residency training in India. She then moved to the United States and pursued post-graduate training in a pediatrics residency program at Michigan State University in ​​East Lansing. She practiced in Michigan for 20 years before moving to Houston to be closer to family. 

She has been an advocate for children in her community and loves preventive medicine. Dr. Hai loves her role in taking care of children’s physical and mental health. Her dream is to see her patients excel in school, both academic and other fields. She enjoys mentoring medical students as well. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and believes that learning is a lifelong process.

Outside of work, Dr. Hai spends time with her children and grandchildren and loves to cook, teach, exercise, travel, and spend time outdoors.

Senait Adebo MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician at Sugar Land Pediatrics in Missouri City, Texas. Dr. Adebo uses a whole-person approach to health care, ensuring that your children receive high-quality, personalized care. She is committed to supporting your child’s physical, mental, and emotional health as they move through the unique stages of their childhood. 

Dr. Adebo pursued her post-graduate studies in tropical medicine and hygiene at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. She then went on to attend the University of Gondar in Ethiopia for her medical education. After graduating, she completed a pediatric residency at the University of Minnesota. 

As a physician specializing in pediatrics, Dr. Adebo has received numerous awards, including “Texas Rising Stars,” “Top Doctor,” and “Texas Super Doctors” between 2018-2022. She is a member of the Texas Medical Board and the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

At Sugar Land Pediatrics, Dr. Adebo offers exceptional newborn and pediatric care for annual physicals and well-child checkups. She also provides counseling for nutrition, weight loss, and lifestyle changes, supporting you as a parent and encouraging your child to take those first steps into making positive habits for their health and well-being. 

Dr. Adebo understands that your child’s physical and mental wellness is important for their learning and development. She offers mental health support for conditions like attention/deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other health concerns your child may have. 

Schedule an appointment with Sugar Land Pediatrics by calling the office or booking online today to learn more about the pediatric services. Same-day appointments and telehealth visits are also available. 

Joshua Rotenberg, MD, is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with unique triple subspecialty certification in epilepsy, brain injury and sleep medicine. He provides high-quality, individualized care for infants, children, and adolescents at Houston Specialty Clinic locations in Houston and Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Rotenberg earned his undergraduate, graduate, and medical degrees at  Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Rotenberg received the USAF Health Professions Scholarship and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF in 1991. He stayed at Brown to complete dual degrees: Doctor of Medicine and Master of Medical Science - Community Health. Then, Dr. Rotenberg finished an internship in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital an affiliate of New York University. Called to active duty, he served in the United States Air Force for 10 years. Assigned to a aerospace research he served an operational assignment before returning to training.  Dr. Rotenberg completed a full 3 year general pediatrics residency at Wright Patterson AFB and Dayton Children’s Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. 

Serving in the military, Dr Rotenberg was trained to offer advanced diagnostics and treatment typically reserved for advanced fellows. Dr Rotenberg completed a fellowship in child and adolescent neurology at the Uniformed University of the Health Sciences, Walter Reed AMC, Bethesda National Naval Medical Center, and the NIH. Dr Rotenberg completed pediatric rotations at Children's National Medical Center, Johns Hopkins and Kennedy Krieger Institute. 

Applying his advanced training in vagal nerve stimulation, ketogenic diet, video eeg, sleep and in chemodenervation, Dr Rotenberg served as the Chief of Pediatric neurology at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. Dr. Rotenberg helped to initiate the regional brain cooling program for babies suffering low oxygen at birth. 

Triple board-certified, Dr. Rotenberg provides comprehensive neurologic diagnostics and therapeutics. He is an active advocate for children and families with neurologic illness. Understanding the shortage of epileptologists and the difficulties of travel, Dr Rotenberg has pioneered telemedicine services. 

Dr. Rotenberg opened Academy Diagnostics Sleep & EEG Center with his San Antonio partner in 2007. Academy Diagnostics holds the gold-standard of quality with accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr Rotenberg holds a volunteer appointment assistant clinical professor of pediatric neurology at the University of Texas at Houston. Dr. Rotenberg is married with four children and enjoys photography, dogs, scouting, travel, and gardening. 

 

Dr. Susarla is a board-certified Pediatric Pulmonologist and Pediatric and Adult Sleep Medicine Specialist at Houston Specialty Clinic.   He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed pediatric residency at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.  A native of Houston, Dr. Susarla pursued Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship and Sleep Medicine training at Texas Children’s Hospital, a program that is consistently ranked among the best in the nation. 

Dr. Susarla has numerous professional interests in Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine, is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, and a member to multiple professional organizations including the American Thoracic Society, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine, and The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. 

Dr. Susarla is passionate about diagnostic and treating complex medical conditions and bringing state of the art subspecialty care to the community in a compassionate, family centered manner. 

Castle Connoly Top Doctor for 10 years (2014-2024) 

Featured In Modern Luxury Houston Magazine 2022-2023 

PUBLICATIONS 

• Feigin’s Handbook of Pediatrics and Neonatology (in press, 1st ed. 2010), contributing author “Hemoptysis in children”. 
• Porter P, Susarla SC, et al.  Link between allergic asthma and airway mucosal infection suggested by proteinase-secreting household fungi. Mucosal Immunology 2009. 2(6): 504-17. 
• Susarla SC, Fan, LL. Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage syndromes in children.  Current Opinion in Pediatrics. 2008 19(3):314-320.  
• Kiss A, Montes M, Susarla SC, et al. A new mechanism regulating the initiation of allergic airway inflammation.  Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2007 120(2): 334-42. 

Dr. Douglas LaCour grew up locally, graduating from Klein Forest High School. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas in Austin and his Medical Degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. LaCour has been in private practice in the Spring area since 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Pediatrics and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. In his free time, Dr. LaCour enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys all water activities, especially sailing, in which he is certified by the American Sailing Association.

Dr. Douglas LaCour grew up locally, graduating from Klein Forest High School. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas in Austin and his Medical Degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. LaCour has been in private practice in the Spring area since 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Pediatrics and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. In his free time, Dr. LaCour enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys all water activities, especially sailing, in which he is certified by the American Sailing Association.

Dr. Agnes Kisch earned her medical degree in 1982 at the Medical School of Debrecen in Hungary and completed her residency in Pediatrics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Her medical interests include allergic conditions, asthma, nutrition, development, and healthy living.

Happily married with two adult sons, Dr. Kisch enjoys cultural events and outdoor activities in her spare time.

Dr. Silvey completed her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and medical degree from Texas A&M College of Medicine. She completed her residency at UT Houston in the Houston Medical Center and previously worked in Sugar Land prior to moving to Westside Pediatrics. Her medical interests include nutrition, development, ADHD, and allergies. She is also certified in integrative medicine, a form of holistic medicine that focuses on the complete physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of a patient.

Dr. Silvey lives in Spring Branch with her husband Phillip and their baby cat, Rajah. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, going to music festivals, cooking, exercising, and watching and attending football games.

Dr. Stacey Gallas earned her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She completed her internship at The University of Colorado and her residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Her medical interests include: nutrition, development, allergies, asthma, and dermatology. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and children, cooking, and working out.

Dr. Mammen completed her undergraduate education at Villanova University. She then earned her medical degree in 2001 from Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia. After medical school, she attended the University of Connecticut for her pediatric residency. Dr. Mammen worked in Connecticut for 3 years before moving to Texas in 2007. Her medical interests include breastfeeding, ADHD, and asthma.

Dr. Mammen lives in Katy with her husband Sandeep, a local dentist, and they have three children. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and working out.

Dr. Caroline Mbogua, the newest addition to the Katy Wellness Center Family. 

Dr. Caroline Mbogua is a board-certified internal medicine physician with 20+years of experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions.

Dr. Caroline Mbogua has dedicated her career to providing comprehensive care to patients.

Whether you’re bringing your child for their first check-up or scheduling a Pap smear, our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way.

Dr. Douglas LaCour grew up locally, graduating from Klein Forest High School. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas in Austin and his Medical Degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. LaCour has been in private practice in the Spring area since 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Pediatrics and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. In his free time, Dr. LaCour enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys all water activities, especially sailing, in which he is certified by the American Sailing Association.

Dr. Sushma Penmetsa, known by her patients as Dr. Pen is a pediatrician with extensive experience in rendering medical care for children from the newborn age up through the age of 18. She completed a pediatric residency program at Harlem Hospital in New York and in UTMB, Galveston. During her time at the residency in UTMB Dr. Penmetsa received the best Residents Research Award. Dr. Penmetsa enjoys caring for patients and believes in the patient / parent trust in their doctor. She believes in her ability to make a difference in the lives of children and help them lead a happy and healthy life.