Who we are
Dr. Nicolas Rich
Practicing pediatrics in El Paso since 1989, I earned my medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez. I completed my pediatric residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where I served as Chief Resident.
Board Certified in Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, I’ve served as Chief of Pediatrics at Providence Memorial Hospital and Chief of Staff at El Paso Children’s Hospital. I’m also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, where I received the Community Faculty Student Choice Award.
Honors include Doctor of the Year at Providence Memorial Hospital and recognition in Texas Monthly’s “Texas Super Doctors.”
In 1993, I founded my own pediatric practice, now home to four outstanding physicians. After more than three decades caring for El Paso families, I feel deeply grateful for my patients, colleagues, and family. Outside of work, I enjoy jogging, reading, pizza, and time with my grandkids.
Dr. Luis Muñoz
Dr. Luis R. Muñoz, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with over 29 years of hospital and outpatient experience. He provides preventive and acute care to patients from newborns through adolescence, including annual and sports physicals, immunizations, and growth and development monitoring. In El Paso, Texas, he has cared for more than 10,000 children and is known for clear, practical counseling for families on vaccines, nutrition, and developmental milestones.
He began his practice in McAllen, Texas, participating in over 1,000 deliveries and cesarean sections, and has served the El Paso community since 2000. Dr. Muñoz is Chief of Pediatrics at Providence Children’s Hospital, former Chief of Staff at Providence Memorial, and a board member of Providence Pediatrics and the El Paso Medical Association, where he served as President (2024–2025).
He holds an active Texas medical license, is NALS and PALS certified, and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dr. Maria Lourdes Asiain MD, FAAP, MPH, DABOM, IBCLC
Dr. Asiain has cared for families in our community for over 20 years with a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach.
A top graduate of Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez School of Medicine, she completed her pediatric residency at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, where she served as Chief Resident and was twice named Resident of the Year.
Dr. Asiain holds a Master of Public Health from UT Health and advanced training in preventive health, nutrition, and obesity medicine. She is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling, running, hiking, and spending time with her husband, adult children, and friends.
Dr. Vanessa Ruiz MD, FAAP, IBCLC, DABOM
Dr. Ruiz has proudly served the El Paso community as a pediatrician for over 10 years. Born and raised in El Paso, she is deeply committed to caring for local families with compassion and evidence-based care.
She earned her medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez and completed her pediatric residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, where she received multiple awards for excellence.
A dedicated educator, Dr. Ruiz was named Educator of the Year (2024) by students at the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. She is also an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, reflecting her passion for preventive health and nutrition.
Outside her practice, Dr. Ruiz enjoys running, yoga, reading, and spending time with her husband, two sons, and extended family. She is active in her church and participates in medical mission trips that unite her faith and commitment to service.
Dr. Margarita Jurado
Dr. Margarita Jurado Solís is a board-certified pediatrician and proud member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She completed her pediatric residency training with distinction, serving as Chief Resident from 2018 to 2019.
Dr. Jurado Solís is passionate about caring for children and families in El Paso and surrounding areas. She takes the time to listen, connect, and make every child feel comfortable and cared for. Her goal is to support families through every stage of their child’s growth—celebrating milestones, answering questions, and offering guidance along the way.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Jurado Solís loves spending time with her family, cooking new recipes, and dancing to her favorite music.
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