Kolawole Odumusi, MD
Dr. Odumusi received his medical degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University in Nigeria. He then went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in Liverpool, United Kingdom. He completed Basic Specialist Training in Pediatrics from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in Dublin and Pediatric Residency at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas, a Texas A&M Health Sciences Center College of Medicine Residency Program.
Dr. Odumusi moved to the Permian Basin in 2015 and worked as an assistant professor in pediatrics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Odessa. He is experienced in primary care pediatrics, pediatric hospital medicine and pediatric emergency medicine. He enjoys working with children and seeing them acquire their full potential as they grow.
He is currently a member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics.
Kingsley Okonkwo, MD
Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo received his medical degree from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He was a visiting physician at the Department of Pediatric Infectious Disease UT Southwestern University’s Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Texas. He received further Training as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Pediatric Infectious Disease at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, New York and completed his Pediatric Residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas. He was a Research Scholar with interest in the effects of hypoxia on the vascular endothelium at the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Kansas, Kansas city, Kansas.
Dr Okonkwo moved to South Texas in 2016 and worked as an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Texas A&M University College of Medicine and Attending in Pediatrics at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas. His expertise involves general pediatrics, pediatric cardiovascular diseases, care of children with special health care needs, chronic illness and asthma.
He is experienced in primary care pediatrics, cardiovascular medicine, pediatric hospital medicine and pediatric emergency medicine.
He has published numerous articles and papers in scholarly journals. He is a member of the International Society for Infectious Diseases, the American Heart Association and the International Society for Urban Health. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the New York Academy of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics
Amy Carrillo, APRN FNP-C
Amy Carrillo, APRN FNP-C is an Odessa Texas Native, married with four children. Amy enjoys traveling, hosting, and spending time with her family. Some of her favorite trips are skiing in Ruidoso, Dallas Cowboys games and trips spent to the family lake house.
Following in the footsteps of her mother, a veteran RN, Amy graduated from Odessa College in 2006. She later attended the University of Texas at Arlington obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. As a registered nurse, Amy spent many more than a decade in the hospital setting first specializing in the care of post-partum mothers, infants and women’s health prior to caring for the post operative surgical patient where she obtained certified status in the specialized care of the Medical-Surgical patient.
Passionate about education and seasoned in the field of nursing, Amy returned to the University of Texas at Arlington completing nurse practitioner studies, specializing in Family medicine. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is pleased to continue her career specializing in pediatric medicine here at Pedicare Children’s Clinic. Amy services Midland and Odessa and looks forward to caring for your children!
Megan Lemond, APRN FNP-C
Megan Lemond, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is from Houston but has been living in the Odessa area since 2016. She is married and has four children. She enjoys reading, spending time outdoors with family, traveling to the Houston area and Massachusetts.
Megan graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2008 from Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. She worked in the hospital setting through 2019 with experience in Cardiology, Intensive Care, and while in Nursing School Med/Surg with Pediatrics and has been certified in Critical Care Nursing.
Megan has experience in Pediatrics as a Nurse Practitioner. Her Master of Science in Nursing with Family Nurse Practitioner focus was obtained from South University with specialized training in Pediatrics, Women’s Health, and Family Practice. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Megan works in Odessa and appreciates being able to see your children at Pedicare!
Karla Camara, APRN FNP-C
Karla Cámara MSN, APRN FNP-C is a bilingual (Spanish/English) healthcare professional originally from The Rio Grande Valley and currently residing in Odessa. With a passion for helping others, Karla is dedicated to providing compassionate care to her patients in the Odessa area.
Karla’s journey in healthcare began with her Associates Degree in Nursing, followed by her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Texas Tech University. As a registered nurse, she gained valuable experience in various specialties including Cath Lab, Post Partum/Nursery, NICU, Labor and Delivery, and OB Emergency Department. It was during this time that Karla realized her desire to make a greater impact on patient care.
Motivated to expand her knowledge and skills, Karla pursued her Family Nurse Practitioner studies at Houston Christian University. She successfully completed her studies and is now board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Karla is a devoted wife and mother of four children. She cherishes spending quality time with her family and enjoys traveling, hiking, and exploring new culinary adventures through cooking and baking.
With her expertise, compassion, and dedication, Karla is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services at Pedicare Children’s Clinic.