Staff

All about experience & education

Dr. Laurie Molina has been practicing pediatrics in the Houston area for over 20 years. She is a graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas with a degree in Biophysics and a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School Houston (UTMSH). She completed her pediatric internship and residency through UTMSH, training in hospitals such as Memorial Hermann Hospital, LBJ Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A little on board certifications & affiliations

Dr. Molina is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In addition, she is a member of the Harris County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association.

Why Dr. Molina is passionate about pediatrics

Dr. Molina most enjoys pediatrics because of the relationships she develops with her patients and their families. Since she cares for patients from birth to age 18, she is privileged to be a part of her patients’ most critical formative years and takes great joy in following their milestones from their first smiles to their trips to college.

A few words on her beliefs & philosophy

Dr. Molina strongly believes in patient education and encourages and expects her patients and their families to take active roles in their child’s health and wellness. Growth and development, injury prevention and healthy habits are hallmarks of her practice philosophy.

Fun facts on personal life

Dr. Molina lives in Sugar Land, is married, and is the proud mom of two beautiful daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

All about experience & education

Dr. Cara Silvey is a board-certified pediatrician and graduate of Texas A&M University, with a degree in Biomedical Science and minor in psychology. She graduated from medical school from Texas A&M College of Medicine. She completed her pediatric internship and residency through University of Texas Medical School Houston (UTMSH) in the Texas Medical Center. She had training in hospitals such as Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, LBJ Hospital, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. During residency, she also obtained a certificate in Integrative Medicine in Pediatrics.

Why Dr. Silvey is passionate about pediatrics

Dr. Silvey loves pediatric medicine because she enjoys getting to know each patient and their family, while being a trusted source of information for a child’s every need. She loves that through education, she can help patients and families strive to make the best health decisions that they can for themselves. Because of continuity of care in pediatrics, these decisions can better improve the lives of generations of families.

A few words on her beliefs & philosophy

Dr. Silvey believes that integrative medicine plays a pivotal in her philosophy for pediatrics. She thinks pediatric medicine should not just focus on a child’s physical health, but should incorporate their metal, spiritual, and emotional well-being in order to treat patients most comprehensively. She enjoys educating families, promoting preventative medicine, and empowering families to advocate for their health every day.

Fun facts on personal life

Dr. Silvey was born and raised in the Houston area. She continues to live in the Houston loop with her husband and baby cat. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, going to music festivals, watching football, and eating all the delicious Houston food.

All about experience and education

Caroline Gabriel is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Caroline graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with her Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Nursing. Caroline then later went on to receive her Master of Science (M.S) in Nursing from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Prior to joining us as a Nurse Practitioner, Caroline worked for seven years as a pediatric nurse at Memorial Hermann.

A little on board certification

Caroline Gabriel received her Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board.

Why Caroline is passionate about pediatrics

Caroline’s passion for pediatrics and her desire to care for children became clear to her while she was volunteering in hospitals as a high school student. Educating families about their health is one of her favorite aspects of being a healthcare provider. Caroline finds working in pediatrics to be very rewarding as it gives her the opportunity to get to know the families that she serves and watch their children grow up and thrive. Caroline’s love for children, along with her warm and friendly personality, make her a natural fit for pediatrics!

Fun facts on personal life

Caroline was born and raised right here in the Houston area. In March of 2022, she and her husband welcomed their first baby, Sammy, into the world. As a new mom, Caroline definitely understands the joys and challenges of parenthood! When she is not taking care of patients or her own sweet baby, she enjoys spending time with friends, crafting, cooking, singing, and dancing!