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Kelsey-Seybold Pediatrics
Quality Pediatric Care for Children in Houston
Parents in need of a Houston pediatrician already understand the challenges of living in a big city and know the value of local care they can count on. Kelsey-Seybold Clinic has been offering quality care in the Houston area for generations, earning a solid reputation for excellence. With community-based sites throughout Houston, parents can easily find the right Houston pediatrician for their needs and their schedule. Kelsey-Seybold’s West Clinic at 1111 Augusta Drive provides care for families living in Tanglewood, the Galleria and Uptown Houston.
Accessibility and Convenience
Kelsey-Seybold recognizes the role of accessibility in the provision of quality health care. Convenience is an important part of that. Parents choosing a Kelsey-Seybold Houston pediatrician reap the benefits of that understanding, including Saturday appointments and enhanced health care accessibility. With Kelsey-Seybold’s secure MyKelseyOnline portal, parents can enjoy secure online communication with their health care providers, as well as schedule routine appointments and access essential electronic records, such as those relating to immunizations.
The Kelsey-Seybold website at www.kelsey-seybold.com also offers parents a wealth of information geared towards strengthening their knowledge about health and parenting. In addition to informative articles and practical tips for parents, there are interactive quizzes where you can test your health I.Q. Education is important to health, and in addition to striving to help parents become more informed when it comes to health and preventive care, Kelsey-Seybold has a strong focus on continuing education for its health care providers.
Saturday Appointments for Weekend Care
When you or someone in your family needs to visit with a doctor over the weekend, our West Clinic near the Galleria is open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for pediatric and adult appointments. You can call our Contact Center at 713-442-0000 on Friday evening for a Saturday appointment.
We're Committed to Quality Pediatric Healthcare
The Kelsey-Seybold commitment to excellence in health care has long been recognized in the Houston area. Generations of Houston families have trusted Kelsey-Seybold with their health care, and so, too, have NASA and a long list of well-known international patients. Kelsey-Seybold is proud to have maintained the high standards set in place in 1949 by founding physician Dr. Mavis Kelsey, who left the Mayo Clinic with a vision of providing that same widely recognized, quality health care to Houstonians. When parents choose a Kelsey-Seybold Houston pediatrician, they are choosing excellence that can be depended upon, 24 hours a day.
Suzanne Hite, MD
Pediatrics
West Clinic
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern, 1978
Residency: University Of Louisville School Medicine, 1981
Primary Affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital
Other Affiliations: Woman's Hospital of Texas, St. Luke's Episcopal
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: October 16, 1995
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Merlene McAlevy, MD
Pediatrics
West Clinic
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Nebraska, 1971
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatrics, 1974
Primary Affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital
Other Affiliations: Woman's Hospital of Texas, St. Luke's Episcopal
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: May 31, 1994
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Helene Sheena, MD
Pediatrics
West Clinic
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Medical School: Tulane Medical School, 1991
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatrics, 1994
Primary Affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital
Other Affiliations: Woman's Hospital of Texas
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: July 10, 1995
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Physician Biography
I believe that monitoring childhood developmental goals, stressing the importance of breastfeeding and addressing childhood obesity are key aspects of pediatric patient care."
Dr. Sheena joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1995 and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Named a "Super Doctor" by Texas Monthly and a “Top Doc for Kids” by H Texas Magazine, she cares for her patients at the West Clinic.
Professional Background
Dr. Sheena attended medical school at Tulane University’s School of Medicine and completed a three-year residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 1994. She began working in pediatrics in 1995 by practice sharing with Kelsey-Seybold Pediatrician Dr. Marilyn Lemos.
On Becoming a Doctor
Dr. Sheena was inspired to pursue pediatrics in elementary school at the age of seven by her pediatrician, Dr. Simpson, who treated her for asthma. She considered him a role model.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Sheena enjoys children and watching for developmental issues. She believes strongly in early intervention on cases such as obesity, which can have a long-term as well as short-term impact on a child’s health, mentally and physically. She is also a proponent of breastfeeding.
Professional Associations
Dr. Sheena is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is a member of the Harris County Medical Association.
Hobbies and Special Interests
A life member of Girl Scouts and the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Dr. Sheena is an avid volunteer and an active parent. She works with her daughters’ Parent Teacher Organization, Houston Youth Lacrosse and has served on the Board of Directors for the Nature Discovery Center in Bellaire.
In addition, Dr. Sheena spends her free time with her husband and three daughters who all enjoy travelling, skiing, scuba diving and scrapbooking
Susan Sponenberg, MD
Pediatrics
West Clinic
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, 1979
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatrics, 1985
Foreign Language(s) Spanish, French
Primary Affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital
Other Affiliations: Woman's Hospital of Texas, St. Luke's Episcopal
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: March 18, 1985
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I attempt to provide my patients with the competent, compassionate care I expect to be accorded to my own family.”
Dr. Sponenberg joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1985. Named a "Super Doctor" by Texas Monthly and a “Top Doc for Kids” by H Texas Magazine, she is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and cares for her patients at the West Clinic.
Professional Background
Dr. Sponenberg earned her bachelor's degree from the University of California at Los Angeles and her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine where she also completed her internship and residency.
On Becoming a Doctor
Dr. Sponenberg taught high school in California and Texas before attending medical school. She has practiced Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic for 24 years. As your Doctor for Life, she feels privileged to have the opportunity to care for second-generation patients.
Professional Associations
Dr. Sponenberg is a member of:
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Society for Adolescent Medicine
• Harris County Medical Society
• Texas Medical Association
• Houston Pediatric Society
Hobbies and Special Interests
Dr. Sponenberg enjoys sharing time with her family, dancing, bird watching and cooking.
Directions to the West Clinic
Address:
1111 Augusta Drive
Houston, TX 77057
Telephone: 713-442-2400
Fax: 713-442-2478
From The North:
Take I-45 Or Highway 59 To Loop 610. Take Loop 610 West To Woodway. Exit Woodway And Turn Right (Heading West). Travel West On Woodway To Chimney Rock And Turn Left (Heading South. Travel South On Chimney Rock To Sugar Hill. Turn Right On Sugar Hill. Clinic Ahead One Block On Left.
From The West:
I-10 East To Chimney Rock. Turn Right On Chimney Rock (Heading South). Travel South On Chimney Rock To Sugar Hill. Turn Right On Sugar Hill. Clinic Ahead One Block On Left.
From The East:
I-10 West To Chimney Rock. Turn Left On Chimney Rock (Heading South). Travel South On Chimney Rock To Sugar Hill. Turn Right On Sugar Hill. Clinic Ahead One Block On Left.
From The South:
Take Loop 610 To Highway 59 South. Highway 59 South To Chimney Rock. Turn Right On Chimney Rock (Heading North). Travel North On Chimney Rock To Sugar Hill. Turn Left On Sugar Hill. Clinic Ahead One Block On Left.
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West Clinic Information
Serving families in Tanglewood, Galleria and Uptown Houston
West Clinic
1111 Augusta Drive
Houston, TX 77057
Telephone: 713-442-2400
Fax: 713-442-2404
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Pharmacy Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Online Physician Request:
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