Meet The Children's Clinic Pediatric Team

Ali F Candas, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Ali F Candas, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Locations: Alameda and Saratoga

Dr. Candas joined the Children's Clinic in 1994 after completing his Pediatric residency training at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. He is a graduate of the University of Ankara Medical School and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He has served as Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and Chief of Staff at Driscoll Children's Hospital. Dr. Candas continues serving in numerous quality improvement and assessment committees. He has also served as a board member of the Coastal Bend Blood Center since 2004. In August 2009, he was Selected to be the President of the The Children's Clinic. 


Dr. Candas is accepting new patients at the Alameda and Saratoga locations.

Teofilo Espiritu, M.D.

Teofilo Espiritu, M.D.

Location: Saratoga

Dr. Espiritu has practiced with The Children's Clinic since 1992. Dr. Espiritu received his medical degree from Far Eastern University in Manilla, Phillippines. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. 


Dr. Espiritu is currently accepting new patients at the Children’s Clinic Saratoga location.

Bruna Callegari-Puente, M.D., F.A.A.P. 

Location: Alameda

Dr. Callegari-Puente joined the Children's Clinic after completing her pediatric residency training at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. She is Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. 

She is accepting new patients at our Alameda office.

Bruna Callegari-Puente, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Debra Purcell, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Location: Alameda

Dr. Debra Purcell has practiced with The Children's Clinic since 1994.  Dr. Purcell received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Irvine and her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.  She completed her residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Dr. Purcell is currently accepting new patients at the Alameda office. 

Debra Purcell, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Walter J. Santiago, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Locations: Alameda and Saratoga

Dr. Walter Santiago was born and raised in New York City, graduated from high school from Fort Allen Naval Base, Puerto Rico, graduated from college in PR as an ASCP Board Certified Medical Technologist, then graduated form medical school in Ponce, PR ( a US accredited medical school). He did his pediatric residency with the Air Force at Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, MS and served 12 years active duty as an Air Force pediatrician in the US and Europe. Upon separating from the Air Force, he served 2 years as Chief of Pediatrics for the Kings Daughters Clinic in Temple, Texas before coming to Corpus Christi to join our group. He has been with us over 12 years. He has one son. He is fluent in Spanish and is accepting new patients at our Alameda and Saratoga offices.

Walter J. Santiago, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Alejandro Berenguer, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Alejandro Berenguer, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Location: Alameda 

Dr. Berenguer has practiced withThe Children's Clinic since 2000.  Dr. Berenguer received his medical degree from the University de Monterrey in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.  He completed his residency at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi.  He is fluent in English and Spanish.  


Dr. Berenguer is currently accepting new patients at Alameda.

E. Richard Cortes, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Locations: Alameda and Portland

Dr. E. Richard Cortes has practiced with The Children's Clinic since 2001.  Dr. Cortes received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&I University in Kingsville and his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.  He also completed his residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch.  Dr. Cortes is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.  He is married to Suzanne and is the father of 3 children.  Dr. Cortes is accepting new patients at the Alameda and Portland locations. 

E. Richard Cortes, M.D., F.A.A.P.

David F. Dohi, D.O., F.A.A.P.

Locations: Alameda and Five Points

Dr. David Dohi has practiced with The Children's Clinic since 2007. Dr. Dohi received his bachelor’s degree from Yale University in New Haven and his medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Forth Worth. He completed his residency at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Dohi is currently accepting new patients at the Alameda and Five Points locations. 

David F. Dohi, D.O., F.A.A.P.

Uduak Etuknwa, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Location: Alameda

Dr. Etuknwa comes to The Children's Clinic with 13 years of experience in pediatrics medicine. Dr. Etuknwa received her medical degree from the University of lle-Ife, Oyo State Nigeria and completed her General Pediatrics Residency at Howard University Teaching Hospital in Washington, DC and Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Etuknwa is Board Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Etuknwa is currently accepting new patients at the Alameda location. 

Uduak Etuknwa, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Mavie Narcise, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Locations: Alameda and Portland

Dr. Mavie Narcise received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines from which she also obtained her medical degree. She completed a general pediatrics residency at Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center in San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines and a second pediatric residency training at Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. She is happily married to her childhood sweetheart, Aris. They are blessed with four children- Antonie, Aaron, Armand and Adrielle.


Dr. Narcise is currently accepting new patients at the Alameda and Portland locations.

Mavie Narcise, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Adikuor Adjetey, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Locations: Alameda and 5 Points

Dr. Adjetey obtained both her Bachelor's Degree in Human Biology and her medical degree from the School of Medical Sciences in Kumasi, Ghana. She then completed a Pediatric Residency with Driscoll Children's Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas where she also served as Chief Resident. She returns to Corpus Christi after 5 years of Practice as a Pediatrician in Junction City, Kansas. She is married to her medical school sweetheart Vincent and they have 2 children. 

She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is accepting new patients at the 5 points and Alameda locations.

Manuel Cano, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Location: Alameda and Portland

Dr. Cano grew up in El Salvador and was drawn to pediatrics after surviving cancer in childhood. He received his medical degree from Dr. Jose Matias Delgado University in Antiguo Cuscatlan, La Libertad, El Salvador and completed his General Pediatrics Residency from the Texas A&M University program at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. He enjoys spending time outdoors, cycling around the Coastal Bend and trying new foods. Dr. Cano is fluent in English and Spanish and is accepting new patients at our Alameda and Portland locations. 
Manuel Cano, M.D.

Oluwafemi Ojo, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Location: Alameda and 5 Points

Dr. Ojo obtained his medical degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Nigeria. He also received his Master’s Degree in public health at the Harvard School of Public Health. He proceeded to complete his pediatric residency training at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas after which he served as a chief resident and pediatrician in the hospital for 1 year before joining The Children’s Clinic. Dr. Ojo is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is happily married to his medical school sweetheart, Tomola and are both blessed with kids.

He is accepting new patients at our Alameda and 5 points locations.

Adetomola Ojo, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Location: Alameda and Portland

Dr. Tomola Ojo grew up in Nigeria and obtained her medical degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. She completed her general pediatrics residency program at Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas and served as the chief resident and hospitalist just prior to joining The Children's Clinic. Dr. Tomola is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is happily married, with kids, to her medical school sweetheart Femi. 

She is accepting new patients at our Alameda and Portland locations.

Maria Castillo, MD

Maria Castillo, M.D.

Location: Alameda and 5 Points

Dr. Maria Alejandra Castillo was born and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela, where she obtained her medical degree at La Universidad del Zulia. She later completed a Pediatric Residency program at the same University and worked as a Pediatrician in her hometown before moving to the USA. Later, she proceeded to complete her second pediatric residency training at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, and has joined The Children’s Clinic. 

She is happily married and with 3 lovely kids. 

Dr. Castillo is fluent in English and Spanish and would love to accept new patients at Alameda and 5 Points.

Vincent Adjetey, MD, FAAP

Vincent Adjetey, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Location: Alameda and 5 Points

Dr. Adjetey has over 20 years of physician experience in Ghana, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He is board-certified in OBGYN in the UK and is also board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. 
Dr. Adjetey obtained his Bachelors and medical school training at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. He completed his Pediatric Residency training at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX. Following his residency, Dr. Adjetey worked in Watford City, North Dakota for a few years before returning to Corpus Christi, TX. He is married to his medical school sweetheart, Adikuor and they have two young adult children.

He is accepting new patients at our Alameda and 5-Points locations.

Jose Acebo, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

Location: Alameda

Jose Acebo has practiced with The Children's Clinic since 2000.  Joe received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his master’s degree from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi.  He is a certified family nurse practitioner.  Joe is married to Eva and is the father of 3 children. 

Jose Acebo, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.
Laura Gonzales, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

Laura Gonzales, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

Location: Saratoga

Laura Gonzales has practiced with The Children's Clinic since 2002. Laura received her bachelor’s and master’s degree from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, Texas. She is a certified family nurse practitioner. Laura has 2 children. 

Cecil Rousseau, Jr. M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

Location: Portland

Cecil Rousseau has practiced with The Children's Clinic since 2003.  Cecil received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He is a certified family nurse practitioner.  Cecil is married to Pat. 


Cecil Rousseau, Jr. M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

Kimberley French, M.S.N., R.N., C.P.N.P.

Location: 5 Points

Kimberley French has practiced with The Children's Clinic since 2004. Kimberley received her bachelor’s degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas and her master’s degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She is certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). Kimberley is married to Darren and has 3 children. 

Kimberley French, M.S.N., R.N., C.P.N.P.
Leilany Ramos, M.A.N., C.P.N.P.

Leilany Ramos, M.A.N., C.P.N.P.

Location: Alameda

Leilany Ramos is a Nurse Practitioner certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). She received her Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Post – Master’s Certificate from Kent State University in Ohio. She has her Master of Arts in Nursing from Concordia College, Manila and earned credit hours in Master in Management from the University of the Philippines.


In the Philippines she was a military nurse specializing in pediatric nursing, then worked in Ohio as a Registered Nurse before moving to Texas. Prior to joining The Children's Clinic, she was with Driscoll Children’s Hospital as a Professional Practice Specialist. 

Connie Trice, R.N., M.S.N., C.P.N.P.

Connie Trice, R.N., M.S.N., C.P.N.P.

Location: Alameda 

Connie Trice brings over 20 years of experience in the pediatric health care profession to The Children’s Clinic. She has taught at the University of Arizona, School of Nursing. She is certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).  She received her Bachelor’s, Master’s and PNP Certification from the University of California San Francisco, California.  She is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP).

Connie treasures invaluable experiences from volunteering for humanitarian purposes and has had the opportunity to travel to foreign countries such as Mexico, Vietnam and Africa to provide healthcare to the under-privileged as well as study their culture and health care systems. Her years of experience as a pediatric health care provider has deepened her appreciation of children’s developmental milestones regardless of their different ethnic backgrounds.  

Connie likes golf, music, outdoor activities, has one son and a little Yorkie friend named “Mico.” 

Shelly R. Garcia, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

Location: 5 Points

Shelly Garcia has practiced with The Children’s Clinic since 2015. Shelly received her associate’s degree in nursing from Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas and her master’s degree from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, Texas. She is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Shelly is married to Edward and they are blessed with two wonderful children. 


Shelly R. Garcia, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

Melissa Granberry, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

Locations: Alameda and Portland

Melissa Granberry grew up and graduated from Gregory-Portland High School. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nursing from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She currently lives in her hometown of Portland, TX with her two boys. She is excited to join our team as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.

Melissa Granberry, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

Sandra Barrera, M.S.N, R.N, C.F.N.P.

Location: 

Sandra graduated from Texas A & M University in Corpus Christi with a Master’s of Science in Nursing. She is licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing and is Board Certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She currently lives in Taft, TX with her husband and two lovely children and is honored to join the Children’s Clinic team.

Matthew Prado, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

Matthew Prado, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

Location: Alameda and 5 Points

Matthew Prado was born and raised in Corpus Christi and currently resides in San Patricio. He graduated from Del Mar College in 2013 with his ADN in Nursing and went on to receive his MSN from TAMUCC in 2020 as a Family Nurse Practitioner and is board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Matt comes to us from Driscoll Children’s Hospital, where he has worked for the last eight years. Matt’s journey into the medical field was inspired by his oldest son and believes he is now able to use is personal experience to help his patients and their families. Matt has two sons and is engaged to his future wife, Marissa. He is excited to continue his journey and become the newest addition to the team here at The Children’s Clinic. 

Bonnie Harris, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

Location: Alameda and Portland

Bonnie Harris joins the Children’s Clinic with a diverse background in nursing. She has worked in different medical specialties such as cardiology, oncology, primary care, women’s health and maternity/newborn nursing. Bonnie received her associate’s degree in nursing from Excelsior College in Albany, NY and her master’s degree in nursing from Simmons University in Boston, MA. Bonnie’s approach towards pediatric patient care is one that involves promoting a healthy lifestyle, healthy eating, exercise and staying up to date on immunizations. 

Bonnie is a Texas native and grew up in the Texas Hill County. She has lived in the Coastal Bend area for the past nine years and is married with two children and a dog. She is excited to be the newest Nurse Practitioner to join the Children’s Clinic.  

Bonnie Harris, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.N.P.

PEDIATRIC CENTER
3435 S. Alameda St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-1728

PEDIATRIC CENTER WEEKEND HOURS (Sick visits only)
Saturdays and Sundays
9 a.m.—12 noon

CONTACTS
Phone: (361) 855-7346
Fax: (361) 855-7579

SATELLITE LOCATIONS
Saratoga South
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