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Meet your Team

At Austin Pediatric Surgery, our highly skilled team works alongside pediatricians, family practitioners, pediatric anesthesiologists and other specialists to provide the highest standard of care for children. Our surgeons are experienced in treating a wide range of conditions and are always available to answer your questions, ensuring a seamless, compassionate care experience.
 

Every member of our team is committed to making your child’s care as comfortable and stress-free as possible, combining advanced expertise with a warm, patient-centered approach.

Surgeons
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Our Pediatric Surgeons

Pediatric surgeons are uniquely trained to perform surgeries on infants, children, and adolescents. After completing medical school, they undergo extensive training, including five years in general surgery and two additional years in pediatric surgery fellowships.

At Austin Pediatric Surgery, all our surgeons are dual board-certified in both adult general surgery and pediatric surgery, ensuring the highest level of expertise and care. With ongoing recertification, they combine advanced surgical skills with a compassionate approach tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and their family.

Austin Pediatric Surgeons
The Best Pediatric Surgeon in Texas
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Dr. Aaron Beckwith

Dr. Aaron Beckwith

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Dr. Julia Chen

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Garcia Nilda

Dr. Nilda Garcia

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Dr. Dani Gonzalez

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Erich Grethel - Austin Pediatric Surgery

Dr. Erich Grethel

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Jeffrey R. Horwitz

Dr. Jeffrey Horwitz

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Michael D. Josephs

Dr. Michael Josephs

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Jessica Ann Naiditch

Dr. Jessica Naiditch

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Ankur R. Rana

Dr. Ankur Rana

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Julie I. Sanchez

Dr. Julie Sanchez

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Advanced Practice Providers

Our advanced practice providers are highly skilled healthcare professionals integral to our care team. With advanced training and expertise, they diagnose and manage a wide spectrum of medical conditions, including chronic diseases, while working in close collaboration with our physicians to ensure seamless, comprehensive care. Focused on personalized attention, they emphasize prevention, patient education and overall wellness, providing a trusted and compassionate resource for navigating your child’s healthcare journey.

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Jennifer Brown APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-AC

Jennifer Brown

APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-AC
Brianna Burg APRN, CPNP-AC_PC

Brianna
Burg

APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
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Amy Clarkson APRN, CPNP-AC

Amy
Clarkson

APRN, CPNP-AC
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Jessie Cowen DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC

Jessie
Cowen

DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
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Lisa Cronin PA-C

Lisa
Cronin

PA-C
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Crystal Freeman PA-C

Crystal Freeman

PA-C
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Tamra Freeman

APRN, FNP-C
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Julia Freitag PA-C

Julia
Freitag

PA-C
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Amy
Gann

APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
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Sarah Goldshtrom APRN, CPNP-AC/PC

Sarah Goldshtrom

APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
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Lisa Gonzales APRN, CPNP-AC/PC

Lisa
Gonzales

APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
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Genny Konicke PA-C

Genny
Konicke

PA-C
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Anika Lockhart APRN, CPNP-AC

Anika Lockhart

APRN, CPNP-AC
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Megan Malfer APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-AC

Megan Malfer

APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-AC
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Ashley Noboa APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-AC

Ashley Noboa

APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-AC
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Amy Powell APRN, CPNP-AC

Amy
Powell

APRN, CPNP-AC
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Michelle Pullin APRN, CPNP-AC

Michelle
Pullin

APRN, CPNP-AC
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Laura Seris APRN, CPNP-AC

Laura
Seris

APRN, CPNP-AC
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Rachael Talentowski APRN, CPNP-AC

Rachael Talentowski

APRN, CPNP-AC
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Jordyn Thorpe APRN, CPNP-AC

Jordyn
Thorpe

APRN, CPNP-AC
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Tammie Warren APRN, CPNP-AC/PC

Tammie Warren

APP MANAGER
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Clinical Staff

Our clinical staff provides essential support to our surgeons and midlevel providers, ensuring efficient, compassionate care for every patient. Their dedication and expertise create a welcoming environment where families feel confident and well cared for.

Reyna Arenas, RN, CPN

Reyna
Arenas, RN, CPN 

CLINICAL MANAGER
Candy Hernandez, LVN

Candy
Hernandez, LVN

BOWEL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Sarah James, RN - Chest Wall/Pectus Program

Sarah
James, RN, BSN

CHEST WALL/ PECTUS PROGRAM
Kerri Larkin, RN

Kerri
Larkin, RN

CENTRAL OFFICE
Sonia Martinez, LVN

Sonia
Martinez, LVN

CENTRAL OFFICE
Cynthia Perry, RN

Cynthia
Perry, RN

NORTH OFFICE
Eva Serrato, MA

Eva
Serrato, MA

CENTRAL OFFICE
Cheryl Scardino BSN, RN

Cheryl Scardino, BSN, RN

BOWEL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Support Staff

Our dedicated support staff plays a vital role in ensuring your family's experience is seamless and stress-free. From scheduling appointments to answering your questions, they’re here to provide friendly and knowledgeable assistance every step of the way.

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Ruth Carter

Ruth
Carter

OFFICE MANAGER
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Bianey Chairez

Bianey
Chairez

CENTRAL OFFICE
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Adrian DeLaCruz

Adrian
DeLaCruz

NORTH OFFICE
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Cristina Gonzalez

Cristina
Gonzalez

BILLING MANAGER
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Anessa Guerrero

Anessa
Guerrero

CENTRAL OFFICE
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Karen Hunt

Karen
Hunt

LEAD SCHEDULER
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Victor Montalvo

Victor
Montalvo

BILLING
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Jennifer Rodriguez

Jennifer
Rodriguez

BILLING
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Elizabeth Suarez

Elizabeth
Suarez

SURGERY SCHEDULER
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