South Padre Island Pediatric Center is lead by a team of pediatricians with over 20 years of experience.
Dr. Ramakrishna is our resident Pediatric Specialist. He is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center, as well as CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi.
Dr. Rodriguez has been a practicing pediatrician for over 20 years. He is affiliated with several hospitals in the area, including Driscoll Children's Hospital and CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi.
Dr. Garcia has been in the general pediatric care for more 35 years with compassion and knowledge. He has been affiliated with Children's Health Associates of Corpus Christi from 1985 to present and is currently one of our practicing pediatrician in SPID Pediatrics.
Dr. Venugopal Balasundari Krishnan, MD is a pediatrics specialist in Corpus Christi, TX.
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Brings over two decades of invaluable experience to her role as a Physician Assistant. Having dedicated the last 20 years to the field of pediatrics, Gloria's journey began at Driscoll Children's Hospital, where she specialized in Pediatric surgery and Urology for seven years. Transitioning her focus to General Pediatrics, Gloria has spent the past 13 years caring for children of all ages, from newborns to adolescents. As a Pediatric PA, Gloria finds fulfillment in educating parents on newborn care, promoting healthy growth and development in toddlers, and supporting teenagers through their adolescent challenges. Her passion lies in ensuring the holistic well-being of children, both physically and mentally, empowering them to achieve their life aspirations.
Is a dedicated pediatric Physician Assistant with a deep-seated passion for providing quality healthcare to children. Graduating from Howard University in 2001 with a degree in Physician Assistant Studies, she began her career in the emergency room of a county hospital in Washington DC before transitioning to pediatrics. Since 2004, she has been serving the children of SPIPC as a Physician Assistant, while also expanding her contributions to include Driscoll Children's Hospital Cancer and Blood Disorder Center since 2009 and the DCH Emergency Department since 2017. Committed to family-centered care, Barbara is eager to continue her mission of caring for children and involving their families in their healthcare journey.
