Concierge Pediatrics of Houston

Members pay a monthly fee that covers unlimited annual visits, including well-child checkups and sick appointments. The membership also includes direct access to Dr. España by phone, email, and text, plus in-house lab tests like rapid strep, flu, and urinalysis. Sibling discounts apply, with 10 percent off the first sibling and 70 percent off each additional child.

Concierge Pediatrics of Houston operates as an out-of-network provider and does not accept insurance for physician fees. However, families can pay their membership using an FSA account. The practice does work with a third-party vendor to accept most insurance plans for vaccine administration, and cash-pay vaccine pricing is also available.

Yes. The practice offers a fee-for-service rate for non-members and one-time visitors. This option works well for families who want to experience the practice before committing to a membership.

Members contact Dr. España directly by phone, text, or email at any hour. No answering service screens calls or messages. If Dr. España determines your child needs an in-person evaluation after hours, she schedules the visit regardless of the day of the week.

Appointments at Concierge Pediatrics of Houston average approximately one hour. Dr. España keeps her patient panel small so she can give each family that time without rushing. Families go directly to a room on arrival, with little to no waiting.

Yes. Dr. España conducts virtual appointments by phone or video when clinically appropriate. Many questions and straightforward concerns resolve without an in-office visit, saving families the time and effort of coming in.

The practice runs a CLIA-accredited laboratory on-site. Dr. España performs rapid strep tests, flu tests, urinalysis, and PCR COVID-19 testing using the Accula SARS-CoV-2 Test. Having these tests available in the office means faster results and faster answers for families.

Yes. The practice serves children from newborns through older kids. Dr. España has a particular interest in newborn care and parent education, and she offers free prenatal visits so expectant families can meet her before delivery.

Yes. Members can cancel at any time by providing 30 days notice. The practice does not lock families into long-term contracts.

Yes. Membership at Concierge Pediatrics of Houston covers physician visits and in-house labs but does not replace health insurance. Dr. España recommends that all families maintain coverage for hospitalizations, specialist care, medications, and imaging. She suggests a PPO plan when possible, as it allows the most flexibility for coordinating care and seeing specialists without referrals.