In Clinic is where you can get to know your colleagues at the many UTMB clinics. This month, meet the staff at CBC Texas City Pediatric Primary and Specialty Care, 10121 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway in Texas City.
Q&A with Medical Director Dr. Matthew Hay
What is the feeling for patients when they come into the clinic? What do you hope it would be?
Matthew Hay: That we always treat their children as we would our own family members and that they can tell by not only what we say but also how we act regarding their child’s mental and physical health.
Tell us about the team.
MH: The majority of the staff have been together for a while and we not only work together—we “play” together, going out after work, going to each other’s children’s birthdays or special events.
What makes the team special?
MH: Our group truly cares about each other and will do pretty much anything necessary, day or night—flat tires, moving furniture, bringing food when sick and, most importantly, just a big hug when needed.
Any favorite moments to share that demonstrate teamwork among staff?
MH: One of our clinic crawfish boils was so well attended that after we ate 250 pounds, we had to drive around town to find another 100 pounds to cook up—and there were still no leftovers.
Anything else you’d like to share about the clinic?
MH: Our favorite thing to do is to eat! We will make up an occasion just to have an excuse to bring food to share with each other, especially birthdays—everyone gets to pick their own type of cake.
Clinic Leadership
Dr. Matthew Hay, Medical Director
Michelle Basci, Senior Practice Manager
Belinda Rambo, Nursing Supervisor
Amy Kelm, Patient Services Specialist Supervisor
Providers
Dr. Cynthia Binder
Dr. Saloni Majmudar
Dr. Matthew Propst
Dr. Adri Smith
Alma Chavez, nurse practitioner
Staff
Denise Bell, MA
Christina Brown, MA
Nicole Davis, MA I
Joanna Delgadillo, MA
Robyn Griffin, Vocational Nurse
Amaris Jones, PSS I
Denise Laffey, Pediatrics Team Lead
Elvia Martinez-Trahan, PSS I
Tammy Montelbono, PSS I
Eve Mora, PSS II
Whittany Olver, MA I
Veronica Padron, PSS I
Kisha Peterson, PSS I
Kari Prewitt, PSS I
Ruth Reyes. PSS I
Sharon Rhorer, Pedi LVN
Cindy Rogriguez, PSS I
Lorenza Ruiz, PSS
Erica Sanchez, PSS I
Shamika Venters, PSS I