Board-certified pediatricians dedicated to the health and care of your child.
M.D., FAAP
Dr. Xinya Chuong is a board-certified pediatrician in Texas. She was born in Malaysia and raised in Katy, Texas. She earned her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering with a double major in Biology at Northwestern University. Dr. Chuong moved back to Houston for her medical degree and pediatric residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She worked for a few years as a primary care pediatrician at Cook Children's Hospital in Dallas before moving back to Houston to work alongside her mentors, Dr. Kumar and Dr. Ngai.
Dr. Chuong loves caring for all kids, from babies to adolescents, and became a pediatrician to work alongside families to provide the best care for children. She enjoys getting to know families and helping provide information to parents to ensure that their children grow up happy and healthy. One of her favorite aspects of pediatrics is supporting new parents through the newborn period.
In her free time, Dr. Chuong enjoys spending time with her family and significant other, traveling to new cities, hiking, and trying out new restaurants.
D.O., Ph.D., FAAP
Dr. D. Maneesh Kumar, D.O., Ph.D., FAAP, is a physician, scientist, and educator committed to advancing the health and well-being of children. With a profound passion for pediatric care, Dr. Kumar combines his medical training and scientific insight to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care to his young patients.
M.D., FAAP
Dr. Natalie Ngai is a board-certified Pediatrician in Houston, Texas. Born in Hong Kong, she is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. She grew up in Sugar Land, Texas and went to Dulles Middle and High Schools before going out of state to attend Washington University in St. Louis for her undergraduate degree. Dr. Ngai then graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2014 and stayed there to complete her Pediatric Residency in 2017.
Dr. Ngai is also a mother to 3 young children (born 2017, 2020, 2022). She learned a lot through her journey as a new mom in 2017 while battling all the ups and downs of breastfeeding. It was a humbling experience that did not come naturally with motherhood, and she is determined to help each new mom achieve her own breastfeeding goal.
In her free time, Dr. Ngai enjoys traveling the world with her family and eating new foods.
