Physician Recognition

• Published December 10, 2020

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  Driscoll physicians named to leadership positions in TMA

  CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Three Driscoll Health System physicians have been named to leadership positions in the Texas Medical Association (TMA). Driscoll Children’s Pediatric Emergency Department physician Marita Rafael, MD, has been reappointed to the Committee on Emergency Medical Services and Trauma. Karl Serrao, MD, FAAP, FCCM, Chief Medical … Read More
• Published August 16, 2019

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  First patient enrolls in South Texas clinical study

  A study opened by Texas A&M and Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Global Institute for Hispanic Health fills gap in Hispanic participation in clinical research Texas A&M Health Science Center and Driscoll Children’s Hospital have joined forces through the Global Institute for Hispanic Health (GIHH) to take part in … Read More
• Published November 10, 2017

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  Physician, wife donate jet to Driscoll

  A generous gift of a jet from Corpus Christi physician Charles Campbell, MD, and his wife Mary Campbell to Driscoll Children’s Hospital will be applied toward the futuresbright campaign, which will help fund Driscoll’s largest expansion and renovation in recent history. “It was very easy to decide to give this … Read More
• Published April 20, 2016

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  Hopkins named Health Care Hero

  Kevin S. Hopkins, MD, FACS, FAAP, Craniomaxillofacial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, was chosen as the Caller-Times Health Care Hero in the Physician’s Excellence in Health Care Award category. “I am very humbled in being chosen for this award by the Caller-Times and this esteemed panel of judges. It gives me … Read More
• Published October 19, 2015

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  Driscoll physician elected President of Texas Pediatric Society

  CORPUS CHRISTI – William Dirksen, MD, has been elected President of the Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Dirksen has been a member of the medical staff of Driscoll Children’s Hospital since 1980 and currently serves as director of Medical Education, where he … Read More
• Published February 26, 2014

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  Valdez brings neurology expertise to Driscoll

  Marcos Valdez, MD CORPUS CHRISTI – Marcos Valdez, MD, has joined Children’s Physician Services of South Texas at Driscoll Children’s Hospital as a pediatric neurologist. Dr. Valdez was previously in private practice in McAllen, Texas for 10 years. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Scott & White Memorial Hospital … Read More
• Published February 17, 2014

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  Páez receives certification in pediatric endocrinology

  Ana Maria Páez, MD CORPUS CHRISTI – Ana Maria Páez, MD, pediatric endocrinologist at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, recently passed an exam administered by the American Board of Pediatrics and is certified in pediatric endocrinology. Dr. Páez completed a pediatric endocrinology fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at … Read More
• Published February 17, 2014

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  Booth receives certification in child abuse pediatrics

  Ada Booth, MD CORPUS CHRISTI – Ada Booth, MD, child abuse pediatrician with Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Child Abuse Resource Evaluation (CARE) Team, recently passed an exam administered by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and is certified in child abuse pediatrics. Dr. Booth graduated from a child abuse pediatrics fellowship … Read More
• Published February 17, 2014

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  Driscoll pediatric cardiologist recognized as distinguished alumnus at Louisiana Tech University

  Brandon Lane Phillips, MD, FAAP, FACC CORPUS CHRISTI – Dr. Phillips joined Driscoll in 2012 and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. In 2010, Dr. Phillips completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. His clinical interests include non-invasive imaging, outpatient cardiology and adult … Read More
• Published December 20, 2013

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  Brennan selected as liaison by American Academy of Pediatrics

  Erin Brennan, DO CORPUS CHRISTI – Erin Brennan, DO, resident physician at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, has been selected by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to represent the AAP Section on Medical Students, Residents, and Fellowship Trainees (SOMSRFT) as a liaison to the Section on Osteopathic Pediatricians (SOOPe). She will … Read More
• Published December 18, 2013

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  Akhtar among first to receive certification in Clinical Informatics

  Noorullah Akhtar, MD, MBI, FAAP CORPUS CHRISTI – Noorullah Akhtar, MD, MBI, FAAP, pediatric intensive care physician and medical director of Information Systems at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, was recently certified in Clinical Informatics by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Clinical Informatics is one of two new subspecialties recognized … Read More
• Published December 3, 2013

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  Driscoll physician presents case report at meeting in San Francisco

  CORPUS CHRISTI – A case report by Driscoll Children’s Hospital physicians was presented Oct. 14 at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) in San Francisco. “Intraoperative Management of a Giant Sacrococcygeal Teratoma (GS/T) in a preterm infant with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Pulmonary Hypertension (PPHTN) and … Read More
• Published November 12, 2013

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  Driscoll resident receives grant to attend medical conference

  Anitha Ezekiel, MD CORPUS CHRISTI – Anitha Ezekiel, MD, resident physician at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, was chosen by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) to receive an $800 travel support grant and complimentary registration to attend the program for medical students and residents at ASN Kidney Week 2013, held Nov. Read More
• Published November 6, 2013

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  Sutton receives pediatric pathology certification

  Lisa M. Sutton, MD CORPUS CHRISTI – Lisa M. Sutton, MD, pediatric pathologist at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, recently passed an exam administered by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) and is certified in pediatric pathology. Dr. Sutton was also previously certified by the ABP in anatomic and clinical pathology. Read More
• Published November 5, 2013

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  Peterson re-elected by American Association of Anesthesiologists

  Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA CORPUS CHRISTI – Anesthesiologist Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, chief executive officer of Driscoll Health Plan, was recently re-elected assistant treasurer of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). The ASA is a 50,000-member, educational research and scientific association of physicians organized to raise and maintain … Read More
• Published October 29, 2013

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  Driscoll surgeon addresses causes of obesity, offers weight-loss strategies in new book

  Mohammad A. Emran, MD CORPUS CHRISTI – Mohammad A. Emran, MD, board-certified general and pediatric surgeon at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, recently authored a book to help his patients and their families in their everyday battle against obesity. In “Fast-Track Your Health,” Dr. Emran offers advice and insight to those who’ve … Read More
• Published October 24, 2013

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  Driscoll study on human bocavirus receives international attention

  CORPUS CHRISTI – A study by Driscoll Children’s Hospital resident physicians Na Liu, MD, and Karla Araujo, MD, laboratory managers Kevin Richman, BS, MT, and Charles Raven, BS, MT, and Infectious Diseases director Jaime Fergie, MD, was recently presented at a meeting of scientists from around the world. Dr. Liu … Read More
• Published October 22, 2013

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  Driscoll resident receives Maternal and Child Health Scholarship

  Oluwarotimi “Timi” Adepoju, MD CORPUS CHRISTI – Oluwarotimi “Timi” Adepoju, MD, a second-year resident physician at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, is one of 23 residents chosen to receive the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2013 Maternal and Child Health Scholarship. The $500 scholarship enables Dr. Adepoju to attend the AAP’s National … Read More
• Published August 27, 2013

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  Harper recognized for contributions to child abuse pediatrics

  Nancy Harper, MD, FAAP CORPUS CHRISTI – The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recognized Nancy Harper, MD, FAAP, medical director of the Child Abuse Resource and Evaluation (CARE) Team at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, for her participation as a member of the planning group for PREP®: CAP An Update of … Read More
• Published May 13, 2013

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  Driscoll resident leads book drive for young clinic patients

  Giving back ‘is part of being a member of a community,’ she said CORPUS CHRISTI – In an effort to promote early childhood literacy, Driscoll Children’s Hospital senior resident Shaye Walston, DO, recently spearheaded a project to collect children’s books for patients at Amistad Community Health Center. Donations skyrocketed, and … Read More