Aquarius Pediatrics

Aquarius Pediatrics is a pediatrician in Converse, Texas, serving families in San Antonio and the surrounding area. The practice provides pediatric care from infancy to young adulthood, with a stated mission of creating a medical home for its patients. Six physicians are listed: Dr. Yvette Almendarez, Dr. Ewelina Young, Dr. Nafisa Ahmed, Dr. Lauren Shepherd, Dr. Samantha Kichena, and Dr. Lila Estrada Fajardo. The practice is accepting new patients and holds a rating of 3.80.

The practice describes its approach as personalized, with each treatment plan tailored to the individual patient and family, and it emphasizes collaboration between staff, physicians, patients, and families. A complimentary virtual prenatal visit is offered with a child's future doctor before birth. Only patients who are fully vaccinated according to the AAP recommended schedule are accepted; patients who are delayed may discuss a catch-up schedule directly with a physician. The practice maintains a patient portal for accessing immunization records, growth charts, and visit summaries. A dosage calculator is offered to help parents determine the correct amount of Tylenol or Motrin based on a child's weight, and the practice provides guidance on understanding health insurance benefits and out-of-pocket costs. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm, and Friday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Phone messages are returned within 24 hours, and messages for the nurse or other staff are returned by the end of the day.

Dr. Almendarez was born in Austin and raised in Corpus Christi. She was accepted into the Premedical Honors College, a combined eight-year undergraduate and medical school scholarship through the University of Texas Pan American and Baylor College of Medicine, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. At Baylor College of Medicine she completed additional coursework in the International Health Track and volunteered to serve the medically underserved and uninsured population of Houston, including the homeless population.

The practice is located on Toepperwein Road in Converse, Texas.