Advanced Kids Care
Striving for excellence in serving your child's healthcare needs.
About Us
Founded and led by Dr. Argelia Douglas, Advanced Kids Care has proudly served families across the Rio Grande Valley for over a decade. With locations in Edinburg and Mission, Texas, we provide complete pediatric services—from newborn care to adolescent wellness—all under one roof.
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We’re dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive space where families feel heard, supported, and confident in their child’s care. Our team believes every child deserves personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based care designed to promote lifelong health.
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At Advanced Kids Care, we combine preventive medicine, holistic guidance, and modern technology to deliver the highest quality care for your child—today and for the years ahead.
Meet Our Providers
Dr. Argelia Douglas, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Argelia Douglas, MD is a board-certified pediatrician who has proudly served families in the Rio Grande Valley since 1995. She completed her pediatric residency training at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, where she developed a strong foundation in comprehensive pediatric care.
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Dr. Douglas is highly skilled in minor surgical procedures and is a passionate advocate for preventive medicine and healthy lifestyles. Her philosophy centers on partnering with families to promote wellness and long-term health for children of all ages.
Deeply committed to giving back, Dr. Douglas is actively involved in community outreach and medical mission work, providing free medical care to medically underserved populations throughout the Rio Grande Valley and in Central America.
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In 2010, Dr. Douglas founded Advanced Kids Care, expanding her vision with the opening of Advanced Kids Care II in 2021 and Advanced Family Care in 2023—bringing high-quality, compassionate care to even more patients across the region.
M. Christina Sosa, RN, F.N.P.
Mrs. Christina Sosa is a Family Nurse Practitioner and the latest addition to our team. She has 15 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. She graduated from UTRGV with a Master of Science in Nursing as a family Nurse Practitioner in 2016, joining our team shortly after. She provides routine diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative care, including physical exams.
Kary Vega, M.D.
Dr. Vega is a board-certified general pediatrician who provides compassionate, evidence-based care for children from birth through 21 years of age. She graduated from medical school in 2015 and completed her pediatric residency before beginning her career as a practicing pediatrician in 2018.
Dr. Vega offers comprehensive wellness exams and preventive care, strongly supports routine childhood immunizations, and is dedicated to helping patients stay healthy while guiding families on how to manage illness and feel better when concerns arise. She facilitates same-day visits when possible for common acute illnesses and values timely access to care.
Her clinical services include select in-office procedures such as simple laceration repairs, ingrown nail treatment, and wart management, including excision when appropriately scheduled. The office is equipped to obtain and send laboratory studies as part of diagnostic evaluations, depending on insurance coverage, and to perform rapid in-office testing during febrile illnesses.
Dr. Vega is passionate about pediatrics and is committed to delivering thoughtful, up-to-date, evidence-based medical care to every patient and family she serves.
Orlando Ochoa, P.A.-C
Orlando Ochoa was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Hammond, Indiana. As a teenager he moved to the Rio Grande Valley with his family where he finished high school and attended the local University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He worked as a Forensic DNA analyst for the Texas Department of Public Safety and was involved in creating the first forensic DNA laboratory in the Rio Grande Valley.
Mr. Ochoa returned to school to pursue his interest in health care and in 2005 graduated from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Physician Assistant program. He has 16 years of pediatric experience and has enjoyed bringing medical care to the medically underserved areas of the Rio Grande Valley.
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Iffat Moinuddin, P.A.-C
Mrs. Moinuddin is a Physician Assistant and the top graduate of her class. She was personally trained by Dr. Douglas and is highly recommended. She brings to this practice her intelligence, knowledge, compassionate care and bright personality. She provides routine diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative care, including physical exams. She is also qualified to perform minor procedures.
Liza Ramirez, RN, F.N.P.
Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Liza earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas-Pan American and have been a dedicated registered nurse for over 15 years. Her clinical experience includes newborn nursery care and working closely with first-time parents, providing hands-on guidance and support during the early stages of parenthood. She earned her Master’s degree from Texas A&M University in College Station in 2024, continuing her commitment to advancing healthcare and patient education. She is excited to bring her experience and passion into the pediatric field and looks forward to making a meaningful impact on children’s health and development.
Alejandro Roman, MSN,APRN,FNP-BC
Mr. Roman has 5 years of expertise in the care of children, training in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Postgraduate training in Psychiatry Mental Health across the life span of patients.
Mr. Roman is available to see patients at our Mission location.