Growing happy families in San Antonio, Texas.
Aquarius Pediatrics
Growing happy families in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Yvette Almendarez, Dr. Nafisa Ahmed, Dr. Lauren Shepherd, & Dr. Samantha Kichena
Call (210) 560-4500 to schedule an appointment today
We are gladly accepting new patients.
Aquarius Pediatrics would be honored to be your child’s healthcare provider. We strive to form a close collaboration between our staff, physicians, patients and families, giving us all an active role in your child’s healthcare.
To facilitate your first visit, please download and complete all new patient forms and review our clinic policies. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Welcome home.
At Aquarius Pediatrics, our mission is to create a medical home that provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive pediatric care from infancy to young adulthood.
Learn more about our practice philosophy.
Congratulations!
Expanding your family can be exciting, joyful and even stressful at times. We are here to provide guidance and support along your journey.
We are happy to offer a complimentary virtual prenatal visit with your future doctor prior to your child’s birth. Schedule your appointment today.
Call (210) 560-4500
Vaccines save lives.
Only patients who are fully vaccinated per the AAP recommended schedule are accepted at Aquarius Pediatrics. For those patients currently delayed, they may discuss a catch-up schedule with the physician directly.
Our office policies play an important role in helping us deliver the best care possible.
A little information can go a long way.
Health Insurance is vitally important but can also be quite tricky. It is very important to know your insurance benefits and out of pocket costs.
We’ve assembled a short list of terms and definitions that are important in understanding the basics about health insurance.
Taking the “pain” out of pain reliever dosing.
Be confident that you are treating your child’s pain or fever with the correct dose of medicine.
We’ll tell you which Tylenol or Motrin product to use, and how much, based on your child’s weight.
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Dosage Calculator
Get exactly the right dose of Tylenol or Motrin for your infant or child's weight.
Insurance 101
Health Insurance is vitally important but can also be quite tricky. It is very important to know your insurance benefits and out of pocket costs.
Development
Age-specific recommendations from your pediatrician.
Vomiting and Diarrhea
Vomiting and diarrhea are usually caused by a viral infection of the intestines. It is important that your child's stomach "rest" for a couple of days. The following guidelines include several things that you can do at home to make your child more comfortable.
A growing treasure trove of valuable information. Here are a few of the available topics.
Dosage Calculator
Get exactly the right dose of Tylenol or Motrin for your infant or child's weight.
Insurance 101
Health Insurance is vitally important but can also be quite tricky. It is very important to know your insurance benefits and out of pocket costs.
Development
Age-specific recommendations from your pediatrician.
Vomiting and Diarrhea
Vomiting and diarrhea are usually caused by a viral infection of the intestines. It is important that your child's stomach "rest" for a couple of days. The following guidelines include several things that you can do at home to make your child more comfortable.
Aquarius Pediatrics
11515 Toepperwein Road
Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78233
Map & Directions
Phone
(210) 560-4500
Fax
(210) 504- 2388
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
After-hours Care
In the event of a medical emergency, please dial 911.
Poison Control
Call 1-800-222-1222 or visit this website.