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Mariette Pierre, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. She serves the downtown Houston community at Pierre Physician Group.

Dr. Pierre obtained her medical degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine and completed her internship, residency, and chief residency at Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center in Detroit.

Since relocating to Texas in 2004, Dr. Pierre has provided exceptional care to patients in the metropolitan Houston and east Texas areas.

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The scope of practice at Pierre Physician Group includes internal medicine with a focus on early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Whether it’s diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity, the team at Pierre Physician Group believes that treatment begins before symptoms arise through diet, exercise, supplements, and an approach that encompasses both mind and body.

The clinic in Houston works for you and strives to provide the highest standard of care at every step of your health care journey. Call or make an appointment online to visit Dr. Pierre and the team at Pierre Physician Group.

Niti Chokshi, MD, is a board-certified specialist in pediatrics and allergy/immunology care. She’s an integral part of the team at Complete Allergy and Asthma in Houston, Texas, providing personalized care to patients of all ages.

Education has always played a central role in Dr. Chokshi’s life. She began her studies at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. Dr. Chokshi remained at A&M to earn her Doctor of Medicine, graduating with honors.

An internship and residency in pediatrics followed at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chokshi completed fellowship training in allergy and immunology care at Baylor.

Dr. Chokshi’s professional experience includes allergy and asthma care. She served as an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. She held a leadership role as medical director of an oral immunotherapy program.

Patients love partnering with Dr. Chokshi because she takes the time to truly get to know those in her care. Her unrushed approach and attention to detail let patients know she’s there to help, no matter how simple or complex their needs are. 

Cristina R. Marchesano, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician who has specialized expertise in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and child development. Dr. Marchesano diagnoses and treats patients at THINK Neurology for Kids, which has branches in The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, and Austin, Texas.

Dr. Marchesano majored in biology and biochemistry, and molecular biology for her undergraduate studies at Houston Baptist University, earning a Bachelor of Science. After graduating in 2005, she enrolled at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston to complete her medical degree and was awarded the Annual Award for Excellence in Pediatrics in 2009.

Dr. Marchesano undertook her residency in pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital from 2009-2012 and served as chief resident of the pediatric residency program for a further year. She then joined THINK Neurology for Kids. Dr. Marchesano holds certification from the American Board of Pediatrics.

When she’s not devoting her time to young patients, Dr. Marchesano takes great pleasure in spending time with her husband and their two sons.

 

Alicia R. Walls, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and child development. She treats patients at THINK Neurology for Kids in Sugar Land, Texas. 

Dr. Walls majored in biology and psychology with a chemistry minor for her undergraduate studies at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, earning a Bachelor of Science. After graduating in 2006, she enrolled at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston to complete her medical degree. 

Dr. Walls undertook her residency in pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital from 2010-2013. She served as chief resident of the pediatric residency program for a further year and was awarded the Marnie Rose Award for being the most compassionate and dedicated resident. 

Dr. Walls worked as a primary care pediatrician with Town Center Pediatrics for eight years before joining THINK Neurology for Kids. She holds certification from the American Board of Pediatrics.

Dr. Walls loves spending time with her husband and two sons, both very active baseball players. If she’s not in the office, she can most likely be found at the ballpark. She also has a passion for traveling and has volunteered overseas, including in Africa and Sri Lanka. Dr. Walls enjoys scuba diving, running, and playing with her silly dog, Cocoa. 

Vy Ngo, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Rosenberg, Texas. She joined the practice in 2022. 

Vy graduated from the University of Houston in Texas in 2016 with her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences. She then attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania, obtaining her master’s in physician assistant studies. Prior to completing her graduate studies, Vy worked as a medical assistant in dermatology which piqued her initial interest in the field. 

As a physician assistant, Vy has a passion for positive patient care and achieving the best results for her patients. She is trained and qualified in performing comprehensive physical exams, along with diagnosing and treating medical dermatologic conditions. She routinely performs procedures including, but not limited to: biopsies, cryotherapy, intralesional injections, incision and drainage, and surgical excisions.

Vy is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Texas Association of Physician Assistants. She is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

In her free time, Vy enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with her husband and their three dogs: Parker, Penley, and Peyton. 

Lauren D. Weaver, M.D. is a board-certified child neurologist at THINK Neurology for Kids in Katy, Texas. With additional training in epilepsy, Dr. Weaver specializes in interpreting EEGs (brain wave studies) in children with known or suspected seizures and collaborates with the other providers at THINK Neurology for Kids to manage and treat childhood epilepsy.

Dr. Weaver completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, followed by a combined residency training in pediatrics and child neurology at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She later moved up to New York City for a fellowship in pediatric epilepsy at Columbia University. She has research experience in the study of malformations of cortical development and genetic epilepsies.

Originally from Austin, Texas, Dr. Weaver currently resides in Houston, Texas, with her husband and son. Prior to joining the THINK Neurology for Kids team in 2019, she was an assistant professor of neurology in the Departments of Child Neurology and Pediatric Epilepsy at Columbia University. While there, she treated patients in both the hospital and clinic settings, with additional responsibilities devoted to resident and medical student education.

Call THINK Neurology for Kids or use the online scheduling tool today to work with Dr. Weaver.

Vy Ngo, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Rosenberg, Texas. She joined the practice in 2022. 

Vy graduated from the University of Houston in Texas in 2016 with her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences. She then attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania, obtaining her master’s in physician assistant studies. Prior to completing her graduate studies, Vy worked as a medical assistant in dermatology which piqued her initial interest in the field. 

As a physician assistant, Vy has a passion for positive patient care and achieving the best results for her patients. She is trained and qualified in performing comprehensive physical exams, along with diagnosing and treating medical dermatologic conditions. She routinely performs procedures including, but not limited to: biopsies, cryotherapy, intralesional injections, incision and drainage, and surgical excisions.

Vy is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Texas Association of Physician Assistants. She is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

In her free time, Vy enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with her husband and their three dogs: Parker, Penley, and Peyton. 

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.

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.

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) 

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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.