Caring Staff
Our Doctor and Nurse Practitioner
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Jeoffrey K. Wolens, MD
After moving to Houston in 1997, I worked for a solo practice physcian in North Houston before joining TCPA in 1998. I then worked in several offices for TCPA until 2006. During part of this time, I was an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor from 2001-2005 when I was the Pediatrician at Shriner's Hospital for Children- Houston.
I started V.I.P. Pediatrics as I wanted to provide top-quality pediatric care without the large corporate structure that seems to limit creativity and the personal touch. Our facility is constructed to be a "kid" friendly environment with an emphasis in helping entertain and distract children of all ages. We love hearing how children just want to stop by our office to play!
Another priority for me was ready access to the doctor and staff. If your child is sick and you want to see the doctor- you are seen the same day. If you just want to ask the doctor a question- your call is returned the same day. We treat all our patients like they are VIPs.
I believe in teaching parents and children about medicine and how to manage medical issues in children. During my academic career, I enjoyed teaching future doctors about Pediatrics. Now, I want to teach families about the medical needs of their children. I teach parents how to manage most common childhood issues and when a trip to the doctor's office is warranted.
I am also a strong advocate for breastfeeding infants. I have seen benefits of breastfeeding for any length of time, and I think that a goal of 6 breastfeeding for 6 months is a realistic goal for most mothers. The AAP recommends breastfeeding for at least 1 year, and I applaud all moms who continue breastfeeding for this length of time or more.
In today's world, a pediatrician is a member of a team whose goal is to raise a healthy and happy child.
Dee Davis, CPNP, MSN
Dee Joined V.I.P. Pediatrics in the fall of 2009 after returning to south Texas from a year in West Texas. Dee previously worked for Texas Children's Hospital Emergency Room as a nurse practitioner for over 10 years and has years of experience working in private pediatricians offices.
As a certified Nurse Practitioner, Dee provides the same level of care as our physician and sees patients independently from Dr. Wolens, although she is supervised by him. She can prescribe medications, perform well and ill exams and has expertise in trauma, lacerations, treatment of abscesses, and other emergency care problems. Dee also has expert care in taking care of her own son and enjoys helping new parents with nursing and dealing with the unexpected issues of motherhood.
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Veronica joined our office in 2008 after working as the office manager for another physician for almost 10 years. At V.I.P. Pediatrics, she ensures that all things in the office run smoothly. She has helped make our office staff the best around!
She frequently is the person you speak with to make appointments and also is the first person you see when you arrive. She is always in a great spirits and happy to see how the children are growing!
She will verify your insurance information and demographic information is correct and is the person you should speak with regarding these matters.
She also is very knowledgeable about medicine and helps answer your medical questions over the phone or in person.
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Stella- Medical Assistant
Stella joined V.I.P. Pediatrics after many years working in pediatric offices. After her arrival to the office in 2008, we had all the right people in the right places to make our staff great.
She brings patients to their rooms, checks weights and other measurements. She administers vaccines and performs other routine tests done in our office while running the back office.
Lastly, she helps with answering medical questions and helps schedule appointments.
Stella has lots of experience after raising 3 children of her own!
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Martha- Medical Assistants
Martha rejoined our staff after taking some maternity leave after the birth of her second child in 2008.
She works in the front office helping check patients in and out, schedule appointments and verify insurance information . She also can work in the back office bringing patients to their rooms, checking weights and other measurements. She can administer vaccines and perform other routine tests done in our office.
Lastly, Martha help answer medical questions with a little extra insight, having children of her own!
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Caring Staff 2010
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