EPCH First Annual Pediatric Specialty Conference

Jul 31 - Aug 1, 2026 El Paso, Texas

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When

Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM to Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM MDT

Where

Starlight Event Center, 6650 Continental Drive, El Paso, Texas, 79925, United States. Map

Who

El Paso Children's HospitalOrganizer Detail

About the EPCH First Annual Pediatric Specialty Conference

This 2-day specialty conference aims to bring together pediatric specialists, nurses, coaches, and athletic trainers from across the region to enhance their professional practice through evidence-based education and expert insight. The program will emphasize practical education, collaboration, and strategies that support high-quality pediatric care in both clinical and community-based settings.

Speakers

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Miguel A. Escobar, MD

Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Division of Hematology; Medical Director, Gulf States Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-McGovern Medical School

About Miguel A. Escobar, MD

Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Division of Hematology; Medical Director, Gulf States Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-McGovern Medical School
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Amr El-Bokl, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics

Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

About Amr El-Bokl, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
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David Jara, MD

Allergist and Immunologist

El Paso Children's Hospital

About David Jara, MD

Allergist and Immunologist
El Paso Children's Hospital
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JR Casadonte , MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics

Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

About JR Casadonte , MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
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Byron Holt, MD, FPICS,FSCAI

Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics; Chief of Pediatric Cardiology

Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

About Byron Holt, MD, FPICS,FSCAI

Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics; Chief of Pediatric Cardiology
Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
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John Heflin, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Texas Tech Health El Paso

About John Heflin, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Texas Tech Health El Paso
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Eduardo Rosas-Blum, MD

Pediatrician

Pediatric GI of El Paso

About Eduardo Rosas-Blum, MD

Pediatrician
Pediatric GI of El Paso
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Estephan J Garcia, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Texas Tech Health El Paso

About Estephan J Garcia, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Texas Tech Health El Paso
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Ricardo Reyna, MD

Pediatrician, Reyna Pediatrics; Chief of Staff

El Paso Children's Hospital

About Ricardo Reyna, MD

Pediatrician, Reyna Pediatrics; Chief of Staff
El Paso Children's Hospital
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Amanda Chiao, AuD, PhD, CCC-A

Course Medical Director, Pediatric Hearing and Vestibular Audiologist

Texas Tech Health El Paso

About Amanda Chiao, AuD, PhD, CCC-A

Course Medical Director, Pediatric Hearing and Vestibular Audiologist
Texas Tech Health El Paso
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Abraham Lopez, PhD

Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Larlo Behavioral Services

About Abraham Lopez, PhD

Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Larlo Behavioral Services
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Wasim Khan, MD, FAAP, FACC, SCCT, SCMR, BA

Division Chief and Medical Director of Pediatric Cardiology

Texas Tech Health El Paso

About Wasim Khan, MD, FAAP, FACC, SCCT, SCMR, BA

Division Chief and Medical Director of Pediatric Cardiology
Texas Tech Health El Paso
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Marcial Oquendo, MD

Physician

Guadalupe Medical Center

About Marcial Oquendo, MD

Physician
Guadalupe Medical Center
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Aishwarya Pareek, MD

Pediatric Headache Fellowship Associate Program Director; Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine

Texas Children's Hospital

About Aishwarya Pareek, MD

Pediatric Headache Fellowship Associate Program Director; Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine
Texas Children's Hospital
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Sanjeet Panda, MD, FAAP

Course Medical Director, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics; Medical Director, NICU, and Committee Chair, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, El Paso Children’s Hospital

Texas Tech Health El Paso

About Sanjeet Panda, MD, FAAP

Course Medical Director, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics; Medical Director, NICU, and Committee Chair, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, El Paso Children’s Hospital
Texas Tech Health El Paso
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Ziyad Makoshi, MBBS, MSc, FRCSC, FAANS

Course Medical Director, Medical Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Vice Chief, Department of Neurosciences

El Paso Children's Hospital

About Ziyad Makoshi, MBBS, MSc, FRCSC, FAANS

Course Medical Director, Medical Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Vice Chief, Department of Neurosciences
El Paso Children's Hospital
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Alexandria Melendez-Zaidi, MD, PhD

Course Medical Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Neurology; Medical Director, Pediatric Epilepsy Center, El Paso Children’s Hospital

Texas Tech Health El Paso

About Alexandria Melendez-Zaidi, MD, PhD

Course Medical Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Neurology; Medical Director, Pediatric Epilepsy Center, El Paso Children’s Hospital
Texas Tech Health El Paso