About
Kathrym España, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician serving families in Houston, Texas. She grew up between two worlds, born in Los Angeles and raised in Venezuela before returning to the United States at age 13. Texas has been her home ever since. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance with honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000. She then completed both her medical degree and her pediatric residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, finishing residency in 2007.
Dr. España spent five years at UTMB as a faculty member and Clinical Assistant Professor. Her medical students selected her for the Top Doc award out of more than 100 physicians. She later practiced with Texas Children's Pediatrics in Houston for three years before founding Concierge Pediatrics of Houston. She holds Fellowship status in the American Academy of Pediatrics and speaks English and Spanish fluently. Her clinical passions include newborn care, preventive medicine, and parent education. She created the Spanish-language online course Más que una Pediatra to extend pediatric guidance to bilingual families. She also serves as Laboratory Director for the practice's CLIA-accredited lab. Outside of medicine, she enjoys ballet, modern dance, theater, and yoga. She and her husband, Dr. Jonathan Espana, an OB/Gyn in Houston, are raising two children together.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance (with honors), University of Texas at Austin, 2000
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, TX — Medical Degree, 2004
Residency
Pediatric Residency, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, TX — completed 2007
Additional Training
Clinical Assistant Professor and faculty member, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB); CLIA-accredited Laboratory Director
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. España right for?
Dr. España is an excellent fit for families seeking an unhurried, relationship-driven pediatrician. Parents of newborns benefit from her clinical passion for newborn care and preventive medicine. Bilingual families appreciate her fluency in Spanish and her dedicated parent education resources. Families who value direct, around-the-clock access to their child's doctor find her practice especially well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. España sees children from newborns through older kids. Her clinical interests include newborn care and preventive medicine, making her a strong fit for families starting care from birth.
Yes, Dr. España holds board certification in Pediatrics and carries Fellowship status in the American Academy of Pediatrics. She earned her medical degree and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
Yes, Dr. España speaks English and Spanish fluently. She also created Más que una Pediatra, a Spanish-language online course designed to extend pediatric guidance to bilingual families.
Dr. España focuses on newborn care, preventive medicine, and parent education. She takes a proactive approach to wellness and disease prevention throughout childhood.
Yes, members reach Dr. España directly by phone, text, or email around the clock. No answering service stands between families and their pediatrician.
Dr. España spent five years at the University of Texas Medical Branch as a faculty member and Clinical Assistant Professor. Her medical students selected her for the Top Doc award from a pool of more than 100 physicians. She later practiced with Texas Children's Pediatrics in Houston before founding Concierge Pediatrics of Houston.
Yes, Dr. España serves as Laboratory Director for the practice's CLIA-accredited on-site laboratory. The lab offers rapid strep tests, flu tests, urinalysis, and PCR COVID-19 testing.
Dr. España offers in-person visits, same-day appointments, and virtual appointments. Standard appointments run approximately one hour, giving families ample time with their physician.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026