About

Jeremy retired from the US Army as a combat medic and received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Born in Missouri and raised near the Kansas City area, he has been a lifelong Chiefs fan, but has made Texas his permanent home. Jeremy has been volunteering with his kids since they were little, and his wife Katrina always knew he would fit right in with pediatrics. He and Katrina live in the Boerne area with their children. He enjoys spending time with family, hiking or going to the beach with their two Australian shepherds, fly fishing, and traveling to find all the best kept secrets of San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country.

Luis was born in Mexico City and graduated medical school from UNAM. He received his Physician Assistant License from University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio. Luis has been a San Antonio resident for 30 years. The past 12 years he has worked a Physician Assistant, 9 years as Family PA, and 3 years as a Pediatric PA. Luis is fluent in Spanish and English with knowledge in Japanese, Hebrew and sign language. His hobbies consist of Japanese archery, Japanese swordsmanship, scuba diving, and Origami.

Mackenzie grew up in Austin, Texas, and began teaching dance classes in high school which solidified her love of working with children. She received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from UT Health San Antonio and before PA school she attended the University of Alabama. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, trying new restaurants, and cheering on the Crimson Tide.

Megan Burson grew up in a small close-nit community about an hour south of San Antonio. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of the Incarnate Word. While pursuing her BSN, she worked part-time as a patient care associate (PCA) at University Hospital in the Mother-Baby unit. After receiving her Registered Nurse licensure, she spent the next six years working at University Hospital rotating through the Neonatal Intensive Care unit (NICU) and the following Pediatric units: Intensive Care (PICU), Intermediate Care (PIMU), Acute Care, Hematology/Oncology, and Cardiac Care (PCCU). Megan then obtained her Masters degree from UT Health in San Antonio and later became board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care. Megan is married to her junior-high school sweetheart Colby and they recently had their first child, Wyatt. They also have two chihuahuas, Olive & Penny. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, gardening, flea market shopping, and biking the Mission and Leon Creek trails in San Antonio.

Marka is a native of South Texas, being born and raised in the Banquete area. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Community Health Education from TAMU-College Station, an Associates of Nursing from Del Mar College, and her Master’s Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from TAMU-Corpus Christi. Marka has been in healthcare for almost ten years, dedicating most of her time to emergency and pediatric medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two girls, and parents. She also loves to cheer on her beloved Aggies!

Jennifer graduated from Chamberlain University with her Masters of Science in Nursing in 2018. She is licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing and is board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She graduated from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with her BSN in 2012 and worked in the Pediatric ICU and Emergency Department at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. Prior to becoming a nurse, Jennifer worked for the Corpus Christi Fire Department as a Firefighter and Paramedic for over 10 years. She is happy to be a part of the Almouie Team!

I graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with a Master of Science in Nursing. I am licensed by The Texas Board of Nursing and certified by The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. I worked as a registered nurse in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit for over six years. In our spare time, my husband and I enjoy spending time with our family and friends, travel, and support the newest Texas eats.

Christina received her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Texas Tech University health Science Center in Lubbock and her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Christina is licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing and board certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Prior to her PNP she worked as a Pediatric Surgical nurse at Methodist Children’s hospital and as a Neonatal ICU nurse at University Hospital in San Antonio. Christina speaks English and Spanish.

She enjoys taking care of children of all ages and strongly believes lifelong health starts in childhood with health promotion and disease prevention.

Christina enjoys spending time with family, traveling and exercising in her spare time.

Kristy graduated from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Texas with a Masters of Science in Nursing. She is licensed by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners and Board Certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Adriel graduated from Texas A&M University Corpus Christ, Texas with a Masters of Science in Nursing. He is licensed by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners and Board Certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Sarah graduated from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi with her Master’s of Science in Nursing. She is licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing and is Board Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Sarah obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Arlington in 2016 and her Associate Degree in Nursing from Del Mar College in 2015. Sarah worked as a Registered Nurse for 5 years in adult nephrology. Sarah also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History degree from Texas A&M University Kingsville. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, reading history books and being outdoors.

Kendra graduated from Texas A&M with her Masters of Science in Nursing. She is licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing and is Board Certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. While completing her family nurse practitioner program, Kendra worked as a RN in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Patricia is a native to the Corpus Christi area, she was born and raised in the Calallen area.  She has accomplished a BSN of nursing and was obtained through the University of Texas at Arlington as well as her Family Nurse Practitioner.  Patricia has been in healthcare for close to twenty years in which 14 of those years were spent in Neonatology.  Seven years were dedicated to the growth and development of a  63 bed neonatal department/unit in the Rio Grande Valley.  Patricia is licensed by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners and board certified through the ANCC.  Patricia has dedicated her career to caring for the neonatal and pediatric populations, it is her passion and drive to bring high quality care to the babies and children of our community.

Dorothy Garza graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University-College Station and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.  She worked over 10 years at Bay Area NICU, where she gained recognition as a Certified RN in Neonatal Intensive Care.  Dorothy received her Master’s degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care.  She is Certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and is licensed by the Texas State Board of Nursing.  In her free time, Dorothy enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys.

Olivia is originally from Louisiana.  She is a graduate from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center with BSN (2006) and MSN (2014).  She worked as PICU nurse for 8.5 years and PNP for 3 years at McLane Children’s Baylor Scott & White before joining Almouie Pediatrics.  Her hobbies include barrel racing, hunting, fishing and exercising.  She owns 4 dogs and 4 horses that she adores very much.  She is licensed by Texas BON and certified by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

Karen graduated from Simmons College with a Masters of Science in Nursing. She is licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing and is Board Certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Karen previously worked, for 3 years, as a Registered Nurse in Adult Orthopedics, Neurology and Trauma. Karen enjoys family time, traveling and caring for the pediatric population!

Jonathan Linder is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. He received his Master’s in Science in Nursing from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi. Before he was a Nurse Practitioner, Jonathan was a registered nurse at North East Baptist Hospital in San Antonio for 7 years where he cared for adults with all manner of heart and vascular conditions. He has had 5 children with his wife within a 6-year period. Jonathan has 2 boys and 3 girls including a set of twin girls. He enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors. Jonathan is very passionate about giving children the best care possible!

Carly graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with a Master’s of Science in Nursing specializing in Pediatric Primary Care. She is licensed by the State of Texas BON and certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Prior to becoming and PNP, Carly obtained her BSN through UT Health San Antonio. She worked as an RN for 9 years- most of those spent in the Pediatric ICU. Providing quality pediatric care has always been one of Carly’s most important goals, and she is excited to serve the Almouie Pediatric Family! When she isn’t working, Carly enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her 3-year-old son and husband. She also enjoys traveling and being outdoors.

Lori graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center with a Master’s of Science in Nursing, specializing in Pediatric Primary Care. She is licensed by the State of Texas Board of Nursing and certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Prior to her becoming a CPNP, Lori obtained her Bachelor’s degree through UT Health Science Center San Antonio. She worked as a Pediatric Nurse in a Pediatric and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit for Children for 11 years. It has always been her priority to provide compassionate and quality care to all the children she has had the pleasure to care for and will continue to care for in the future. She is excited to be a part of the Almouie Family! When Lori is not at work she spends time with her daughter, who is 19 months old, and husband. She enjoys spending time outside by the water on their jet ski’s or ski boat. She enjoys traveling outside of the country exploring different cultures and just relaxing at the Lake. Anything to do with her family and close friends always brings her so much joy.

While Travis was born and raised in Victoria, Texas, he has lived in Corpus Christi for more than 15 years. He obtained his Associates Degree in Nursing from Del Mar College in 2012 and began working as a Registered Nurse in adult Hematology/Oncology. He earned a Bachelor Degree in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2015, at which time he began working in pediatrics at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. With 7 and a half years of Nursing experience, he earned a master of science in nursing through The University of Texas at Arlington. He is Licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing and is Board Certified through The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling the world.

Brandy Crowson is a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Masters of Science degree at Texas Tech University and her Bachelors of Science degree at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. She is an active member of the Texas Nurse Practitioners Association as well as a member of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Brandy has always known she wanted to be a pediatric nurse and has been providing care to little ones for over 15 years. She lives with her husband and two children in San Antonio. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and traveling as much as she can. She’s excited to be part of the team and looks forward to meeting you and taking care of your children.