About Us

NeoGroup2020

Our NICU  

The renovation to the new 60 bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UTMB has been completed. The new unit is mostly private and semi-private rooms and consists of two wings. 

Clinical facilities include a delivery service of 5000+ births per year, a neonatal intensive care unit which admits 800+ patients per year, a neonatal transport program, an ECMO program, and a large newborn nursery.

Team rounds are multi-disciplinary and include a dedicated neonatal pharmacist and nutritionist.  Subspecialists are readily available for consultation. We have an experienced, tight knit team of caregivers that provides incredible patient care and gives Residents and Fellows the clinical experience and training to excel in the fields of Pediatrics and Neonatology.  

Faculty, NPs and Staff

AB Richardson, Joan

Joan-Richardson-002C. Joan Richardson MD
CLINIC| RESEARCH
Professor, Director Neonatology

Geary, Cara MD PhD


Cara Geary MD, PhD
CLINIC
Professor, Director of Perinatal Hospice

Fonseca, Rafael MD

Rafael Fonseca MD
CLINIC | RESEARCH
Associate Professor
Director, ECMO Program

Malloy, Mike MD

Jain, Sunil MD


Sunil Jain MD 
CLINIC
| RESEARCH
Professor, Co-Director, Neonatology Fellowship

Rassin, David PhD


David Rassin PhD
Professor Emeritus

AB Huff, Monica MD


Monica Huff MD 
CLINIC
| RESEARCH
Associate Professor
Medical Director, Neonatal Nurseries

Coon, John MD

Mullins, Charlie

Charlie Mullins
Charlie Mullins. MD 
CLINIC | RESEARCH
Assistant Professor
Co-Director Neonatology Fellowship

Y Fridley, Amanda Danielle

Amanda Fridley,
Amanda Fridley, NNP
Nurse Practitioner

Y Messer, Brittanie

Julie Carlisle
Brittanie Messer, NNP
Nurse Practitioner

Y Warnke, Keleigh Amber

Keleigh
Keleigh Warnke, NNP
Nurse Practitioner

Y Franks, Pam

Pam Frank,
Pamela G Franks, DNP, NNP
Nurse Practitioner

Y Koerner, Angela R

Angela
Angela Koerner, NNP
Nurse Practitioner

Y Saenz, Wendie Fleur

Wendie
Wendie Fleur Saenz, NNP
Nurse Practitioner

Franco Fuenmayor, Maria MD

Y Decker, Patty

Twilla
Patty Decker NNP
Nurse Practitioner

Y Lamotthe, Dana

Twilla
Dana Lamotthe NNP
Nurse Practitioner
Neonatology Fellowship
Irene C. Dillon
Fellowship Program Coordinator
(409) 772-2815
FAX: (409) 772-0744
icdillon@utmb.edu

Pediatrics

Excellence in education is a core value for the Department of Pediatrics.

Our faculty participates in the education of all 240+ UTMB medical students, 42 residents, and fellows in two subspecialty programs. In addition, our faculty provide continuing education and faculty development for over 40 full-time faculty and over 100 community-based faculty and preceptors.

We are proud to be contributing to the present and future health of children and families.

Life in Galveston

Much more than a resort town, Galveston has a long, rich history that matches it's beauty and charm...

Life in Clearlake

Best of both worlds 

 


Patient Care PT-Care-Icon
Providing access to pediatric primary and specialty patient care to serve the health needs of Texas.

Researchhome4
We have a long history of collaborative Pedi research in viral infections, cancer, genetics, asthma and more.

Referring Physicianshome3
Physician consultations and referring physicians and important in our mission to provide quality healthcare for all Texans.