Meet Dr. Laura Pena
Hi! I'm Dr. Laura Pena, and here's a little bit about my background! I grew up in Plano, Texas and completed my undergraduate education at Southern Methodist University. I graduated with degrees in biology, chemistry, and mathematics and went on to medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. With a lifelong passion for caring for children, I immediately knew I wanted to be a pediatrician. I stayed in Houston to do my residency training at Texas Children's Hospital. I have since practiced as a pediatrician in Charlottesville, Virginia and Portland, Oregon but I'm so excited to be back home in Texas.
When I'm not playing with children at work, I can be found playing with my own two boys at home. I love being a mom and I feel that it has made me a better pediatrician because I'm able to share first-hand experience and knowledge to better empathize with parents.
As a pediatrician, I believe in a family-centered, team approach to medicine that is tailored to the individual needs of each patient. I strive to create an enjoyable experience for my patients and an environment in which parents feel at ease, heard, and comforted.
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Well checks
Reviews
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August 22, 2023
Dr. Pena's nurse was helpful and very responsive to our concerns and was able to quickly address the issue with (patient's) high risk nature and the newborn doctor.
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August 20, 2023
Dr. Pena is very nice and listens to concerns. She makes the visit quick and easy.
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August 15, 2023
I am very poor with name but nevertheless, the entire team was fantastically amazing!
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August 15, 2023
Our visit was great and my son said he can't wait for his next visit.
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July 28, 2023
Dr Pena was thorough, welcoming and listened to our needs
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July 24, 2023
Shannon and Dr. Pena are such a wonderful team. They are both so caring and gentle with my daughter. Can't recommend them highly enough.
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June 08, 2023
I love the entire staff, all are courteous and very kind.
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June 08, 2023
Dr Pena is absolutely AMAZING! She doesn't make me feel stupid when I'm asking a million questions about my daughter, she answers at all times of the week in the portal. My daughter absolutely loved her after our most recent visit. She is just wonderful!
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June 03, 2023
It was a well ran appointment start to finish.
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May 17, 2023
Dr Pena and the girl who checked my daughter in was very kind at the clinic. The girl who scheduled my daughter was patient and kind to me. Made scheduling an ease.
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May 17, 2023
Dr. Pena was very knowledgeable and explained everything with concerns of any confusion we had on treatment. She was patient and kind plus connected with our daughter to ease her fears. We are new from Houston but we definitely found our new pediatrician! Front desk was amazing and were able to work us in same day!
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March 29, 2023
Amazing responsiveness on the portal
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March 25, 2023
Staff and Dr were willing to help out with all concerns and took time to listen to each one.
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March 25, 2023
The office seems to run smoothly and everyone is friendly and knowledgeable.
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March 11, 2023
Everyone from the front office to the nurse were so kind and helpful.
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March 10, 2023
Shannon was super sweet! We also loved Dr. Pena! Front desk staff was very helpful as well. Sorry, didn't get their names!
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February 22, 2023
Great experience!
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February 22, 2023
Love Dr. Pena!
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February 17, 2023
Dr Pena was attentive and caring. I felt like the care she gave my child was personal and unscripted based off of our exact needs and issues.
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January 12, 2023
Front desk staff was the best I've interacted with in a very long time!! I am hooked to this office almost primarily from my interaction with them.
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January 12, 2023
I left two other offices because they were terrible experiences. From the first phone call I made with this office to leaving I was impressed at the ease, the empathy, and friendliness of every one I encountered.
Education
- Medical School:
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Residency:
- Texas Children's Hospital, Houston TX
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- American Board of Pediatrics
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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