Dr. Jenna PenlandMD

Dr. Penland treats a broad range of pediatric conditions, including asthma, allergies, eczema, ADHD, fevers, rashes, respiratory infections, and jaundice. She also provides developmental screening and manages acute illnesses like flu, strep, RSV, and COVID. Her clinical focus includes both preventive care and ongoing management of chronic conditions across all childhood ages.

Yes. Dr. Penland holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. She earned her medical degree and completed her pediatric residency at UT Southwestern Medical School, where she received the Intern of the Year award.

Dr. Penland completed both her medical degree and pediatric residency at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. She then trained as a pediatric hospitalist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center for two years before returning to Houston to practice.

Dr. Penland has nearly a decade of clinical experience as a pediatrician. After her hospitalist role at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, she spent seven years at Blue Fish Pediatrics in Houston's Memorial area before founding Front Porch Pediatrics.

Yes. Dr. Penland sees newborns and includes two at-home visits in the membership, covering the initial newborn check and the two-week visit. She provides weight and feeding monitoring, jaundice assessment, and early developmental guidance during those critical first weeks.

Dr. Penland manages chronic conditions like asthma, allergies, eczema, and ADHD with a longitudinal, relationship-based approach. Because she keeps her panel small, she tracks patterns over time and adjusts care plans as children grow. Families reach her directly by text or phone when new concerns arise between visits.

Yes. Dr. Penland provides after-hours access for urgent concerns that cannot wait until the next business day. Members can reach her directly by text, phone, or video, eliminating the need to go through a nurse line or answering service.

Yes. Dr. Penland performs a range of minor in-office procedures, including simple laceration repair, nursemaid's elbow reduction, incision and drainage, wart treatment, ear wax removal, umbilical granuloma treatment, and medical-grade ear piercing. These procedures are included in the membership at no extra cost.

Dr. Penland conducts extended well-child visits that follow American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. She covers comprehensive physical exams, developmental and milestone screening, growth and nutrition monitoring, vaccinations, vision and hearing screening, scoliosis screening, and age-appropriate guidance on sleep, behavior, and safety.

Yes. Dr. Penland actively enjoys teaching medical students and residents. During her residency at UT Southwestern, she earned election into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society specifically for her dedication to teaching and her compassionate bedside manner.