About
Paula Kruppstadt MD DABP FAAP IFMCP is the founder, CEO, and Medical Provider Team Leader at Hope for Healing. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1990. Her pediatric internship and residency training took place at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, where she completed both in 1993. That same year, she earned board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. She also holds fellowship status with the American Academy of Pediatrics and certification as an IFMCP through the Institute for Functional Medicine, placing her among a rare group of board-certified pediatricians in the world to hold that credential.
S. Army pediatrician at Ft. Hood before relocating to The Woodlands in 1995. She went on to practice at Texas Children's Pediatrics, Texas Children's Urgent Care, and served as a pediatric hospitalist and faculty member for Baylor College of Medicine at St. Luke's Hospital in The Woodlands. With over 35 years of pediatric experience, she now focuses on PANS/PANDAS, CIRS, mold toxicity, autoimmune disease, autism spectrum disorder, and chronic infections. Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed her to the Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council, where she advises on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to PANS. She has appeared on Fox 26 Houston to raise awareness for PANS/PANDAS. At home, she and her husband Tom Kruppstadt, who serves as COO/CFO and General Counsel for the practice, are parents to four daughters and grandparents to two grandchildren.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (graduated 1990)
Residency
Pediatric internship and residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso (completed 1993)
Additional Training
Certified Practitioner of Functional Medicine (IFMCP), Institute for Functional Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kruppstadt right for?
Dr. Kruppstadt is a strong fit for patients with complex, difficult-to-diagnose chronic conditions. Children and adults dealing with PANS/PANDAS, CIRS, or mold toxicity benefit most from her depth of experience. She also works well with patients managing autoimmune disease, chronic infections, or autism spectrum disorder. Parents seeking a pediatrician with deep functional medicine training will find her approach thorough. Her practice sees patients from newborns through older adults, making her a resource for the whole family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kruppstadt focuses on complex chronic conditions including PANS/PANDAS, CIRS, mold toxicity, Lyme disease, autoimmune disease, autism spectrum disorder, and chronic infections. She also treats hormone imbalances, thyroid and adrenal disorders, gut health issues, and chronic fatigue. Her functional medicine training guides her toward identifying root causes rather than managing symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Kruppstadt holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics, which she earned in 1993. She also holds fellowship status with the American Academy of Pediatrics and IFMCP certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine. That combination places her among a rare group of board-certified pediatricians in the world to hold the IFMCP credential.
Dr. Kruppstadt sees patients from newborns through older adults. Her pediatric background informs her work with children, including infants and adolescents. She and the broader Hope for Healing team serve both pediatric and adult patients.
Dr. Kruppstadt founded Hope for Healing and serves as its CEO and Medical Provider Team Leader. Her husband Tom Kruppstadt serves as COO/CFO and General Counsel for the practice. Together they lead both the clinical and operational sides of the organization.
Yes. Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Dr. Kruppstadt to the Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council. She advises the council on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to PANS. She has also appeared on Fox 26 Houston to raise public awareness for PANS/PANDAS.
Dr. Kruppstadt earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1990. She completed her pediatric internship and residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso in 1993. S. Army pediatrician at Fort Hood.
Dr. Kruppstadt applies a root-cause functional medicine framework to each patient. Hope for Healing follows a structured sequence: Lifestyle, then Genetics, then Medical. GX Sciences genetic panels inform her treatment plans. She brings over 35 years of pediatric experience to that process, along with her IFMCP training.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026