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There are 182 Pediatricians in El Paso, TX and 34% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Las Palmas Medical Center, The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus and El Paso Children's Hospital.
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Gender
  • Female (106)
  • Male (76)

Distance

Distance
  • 1 mile (13)
  • 5 miles (133)
  • 10 miles (182)
  • 25 miles (199)
  • 50 miles (233)
  • 100 miles (253)
  • National (92140)

Specialty

Specialty
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology (2)
  • Pediatric Medicine (1)
  • Allergy & Immunology (1)
  • Nutrition Consulting (1)
  • General Medical Practice (1)
  • Child Abuse Pediatrics (1)
  • Clinical Informatics (1)
  • Critical Care Medicine (1)
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (1)
  • Dietetics (1)
  • Emergency Medicine (1)
  • Family Medicine (1)
  • Internal Medicine (1)
  • Neonatal Medicine (1)
  • Occupational Therapy (Occupational Therapy Assistant) (1)
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (1)
  • Pediatric Neurology (1)
  • Pediatric Pulmonology (1)
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (1)
  • Physician Assistant (PA) (1)
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Age
  • Under 40 (51)
  • 41-50 (35)
  • 51-60 (40)
  • 61-70 (33)
  • Over 70 (21)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (22)
  • Tomorrow (21)
  • Accepts new patients (86)
  • Telehealth (66)

Language

Language
  • Arabic (6)
  • Gujarati (4)
  • Hindi (3)
  • Polish (1)
  • Spanish (55)
  • Urdu (2)
  • Yoruba (1)

Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (26)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (62)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (84)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (90)
  • 1 Star And Higher (93)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Las Palmas Medical Center (38)
  • The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus (29)
  • El Paso Children's Hospital (23)
  • Del Sol Medical Center (10)
  • The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus (8)
  • University Medical Center of El Paso (5)
  • The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain (5)
  • Sierra Medical Center (4)
  • Memorial Medical Center (4)
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  • Kadlec Regional Medical Center (1)
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  • Lincoln Hospital (1)
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  • Ridgeview Medical Center (1)
  • North Shore University Hospital (1)
  • Samaritan Hospital (1)
  • Oroville Hospital (1)
  • BronxCare Health System (1)
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County (1)
  • Newport Hospital and Health Services (1)
  • Staten Island University Hospital (1)
  • United Regional Health Care System (1)
  • CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall (1)
  • Marian Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Upmc Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh (1)
  • Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital (1)
  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center (1)
  • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Morristown Medical Center (1)
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital (1)
  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center (1)
  • Tucson Medical Center (1)
  • Big Bend Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Saint Barnabas Hospital (1)
  • El Centro Regional Medical Center (1)
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Patient Favorite Specialties
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182 Results for Pediatrics near El Paso, TX
Photo: Dr. Alison Days, MD

Dr. Alison Days, MD

Pediatrics
4.1 (21)
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Offers telehealth
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Osama Naga, MD

Dr. Osama Naga, MD

Pediatrics
4.7 (45)
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Hassan Salloum, MD

Dr. Hassan Salloum, MD

Pediatrics
3.3 (34)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
7.4 mi
Tel: (915) 272-5564
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Maria Prodanovic, MD

Dr. Maria Prodanovic, MD

Pediatrics
4.9 (13)
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Offers telehealth
2.3 mi
Tel: (346) 487-3177
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(346) 487-3177
On staff at Del Sol Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Carlos Gutierrez, MD

Dr. Carlos Gutierrez, MD

Pediatrics
3.9 (25)
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Offers telehealth
1.7 mi
Tel: (346) 487-3192
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(346) 487-3192
On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Isela Ibarra, MD

Dr. Isela Ibarra, MD

Pediatrics
4.5 (8)
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(346) 487-3206
On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Andres Boadella, MD

Dr. Andres Boadella, MD

Pediatrics
3.4 (14)
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(346) 487-3173
On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Mariaelena Gonzalez-Sozer, MD

Dr. Mariaelena Gonzalez-Sozer, MD

Pediatrics
3.3 (49)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(915) 505-7501
On staff at Del Sol Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Ruben Roncallo, MD

Dr. Ruben Roncallo, MD

Pediatrics
3.8 (11)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
3.1 mi
Tel: (915) 505-7519
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(915) 505-7519
On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Osama Naga, MD

Dr. Osama Naga, MD

Pediatrics
4.7 (45)
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(915) 900-8646
On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Paul Nowak, MD

Dr. Paul Nowak, MD

Pediatrics
4.4 (15)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(915) 339-7868
On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Ramon Colon-Dordal, MD

Dr. Ramon Colon-Dordal, MD

Pediatrics
3.4 (32)
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Offers telehealth
9.8 mi
Tel: (346) 487-3209
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(346) 487-3209
On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Maria Asiain, MD

Dr. Maria Asiain, MD

Pediatrics
4.7 (14)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
1.6 mi
Tel: (915) 505-7572
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(915) 505-7572
On staff at Del Sol Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Ivania Peralta-Kattengell, MD

Dr. Ivania Peralta-Kattengell, MD

Pediatrics
3.7 (30)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(346) 487-3156
On staff at Del Sol Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Michael Bowen, DO

Dr. Michael Bowen, DO

Pediatrics
3.8 (42)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
7.9 mi
Tel: (915) 505-7499
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(915) 505-7499
On staff at Del Sol Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Andres Aristizabal-Ortiz, MD

Dr. Andres Aristizabal-Ortiz, MD

Pediatrics
4.6 (12)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(915) 505-7487
On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Alison Days, MD

Dr. Alison Days, MD

Pediatrics
4.1 (21)
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(915) 900-8652
On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Eddie Nassar, MD

Dr. Eddie Nassar, MD

Pediatrics
2.9 (48)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(346) 487-3223
On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Hassan Salloum, MD

Dr. Hassan Salloum, MD

Pediatrics
3.3 (34)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
7.4 mi
Tel: (346) 487-3207
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(346) 487-3207
On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center

Healthcare at a Glance in El Paso, TX

El Paso features several healthcare facilities, including Las Palmas Medical Center and Hospital of Providence campus networks. Additionally, there is the El Paso Children’s Hospital and the Providence Children’s Hospital for children’s healthcare.

El Paso’s Top-Rated Facilities

Las Palmas Medical Center is high performing in six different procedures and conditions, including:

  • heart failure
  • diabetes
  • kidney failure

U.S. News rates the collective Hospital of Providence campus networks as high performing in six different procedures/conditions, including:

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • kidney failure
  • heart failure
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Pediatrician Frequently Asked Questions

Medically reviewed by Karen Gill, M.D. – Written by Tim Jewell
What is a pediatrician?

Pediatricians play a key role in your child’s healthcare.

A pediatrician is a specialized physician trained to take care of your child’s physical, mental, and emotional health starting at birth until the age of 18, or sometimes older.

A pediatrician near you can complete “well child visits” and annual physicals, manage and treat any health conditions, and make sure your child is hitting all of their behavioral and physical milestones.

What procedures do pediatricians perform?

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Pediatricians can perform the following procedures on babies and children:

There are procedures that pediatricians are required to know based on guidelines from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Some pediatrician's offices may not be equipped to perform all of the procedures listed above. Contact your local pediatrician for a more comprehensive list of the procedures that your pediatrician can perform.

What conditions do pediatricians treat?

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Pediatricians diagnose and in some cases treat the following conditions:

  • ear, nose, throat, and neck conditions like ear infections and strep throat (otolaryngology)
  • allergies to food like nuts and fish or allergens in the environment like pollen or chemicals, as well as immune system disorders (allergy, asthma, immunology)
  • behaviors that may be considered disruptive to daily life resulting from social, emotional, or cognitive causes, such as ADD, ADHD, or autism spectrum disorder
  • digestive conditions that may make it hard for your child to eat or pass waste (gastroenterology)
  • physical or cognitive conditions that affect your child's ability to speak (speech-language pathology)
  • hearing difficulties either present when your child is born or caused by injuries (audiology)
  • conditions that make it difficult for your child to walk, talk, or perform basic daily activities (rehabilitative medicine or physical and occupational therapy)
  • complications that happen when your child is born too early (neonatology)
  • heart conditions present when your child is born or that develop throughout childhood (cardiology)
  • brain or nervous system disorders (neurology)
  • cancers that develop during childhood (oncology)

This list isn't exhaustive — pediatricians may specialize in a wide variety of conditions because their primary focus is on the holistic health of your child.

Get in touch with your local pediatrician to learn more about what conditions they can treat or specialize in.

What should I ask a pediatrician?

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Top questions to ask a pediatrician during your or your child’s appointment that you may have not thought of:

  • How long have you been treating children? When did you start your practice?
  • What philosophy guides your approach to treating children? What are your beliefs about circumcision, vaccination, holistic medicine, or discipline?
  • Are there other doctors or pediatricians in your practice? Who covers for you when you're away or on vacation? Do you have any nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, or nurses who can help me?
  • How long can I expect my child's check-ups to last?
  • Are there any other specialists in your practice that can help my child, too?
  • When is your office open? Can you do same-day emergency visits? Do you have emergency hours or contact information for any urgent conditions or symptoms my child may have?
  • Do I need to call first and verify that it's an emergency with one of your staff?
  • Are you able to come to my home for a medical visit if I or my child can't travel? Or do you offer virtual visits?
  • Will my child's condition or treatment impact their lifestyle?
  • Are there any lifestyle changes that I or my child can make to help with their symptoms or condition?

Taking care of a child's medical needs may require skills distinct from those of a general physician.

Finding the right pediatrician means finding someone who can address your child's medical needs while also treating your child with patience, empathy, and respect.

Pediatricians also need to take into consideration other factors in the child's life that may be contributing to their conditions or behaviors. Keep this in mind when you choose your pediatrician.