Dr. Alex Kudisch, MD, DFAPA – Chief Psychiatrist
Dr. Kudisch serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Origins Recovery Center. Dr. Kudisch is Board Certified in Psychiatry with a specialty focus in both adult and child psychiatry. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and is professionally affiliated with numerous hospitals in Texas. Dr. Kudisch has extensive experience treating the chemically dependent and dual diagnosed patient in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Psychiatry at San Antonio. In addition, he holds Appointments at the Texas Medical Association Committee on Medicaid and the Uninsured, also the Department of Family Health Services Ad Hoc Committee on Psychotropic Medications Oversight in the Foster Care System, and the Commissioners Round table. He is Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. Dr. Kudisch maintains a private practice in McAllen, Texas and is passionate about spending time with his family, traveling abroad, exercise, art and golf. Professionally, he advocates strongly for increasing Mental Health Care Access in South Texas.
Dr. Darryl Stinson, MD – Staff Physician
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Emma L. Gavito, DDS – Consulting Dentist
Graduate of the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, TX. Resided in Houston for a number of years practicing general dentistry, both as an associate dentist and in private practice. Moved “back home” in 1995 and has been in practice since then in South Padre Island. She opened a second location in Brownsville in January 2011. Member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association,and the Rio Grande Valley District Dental Society. Life outside of dentistry includes exercise, fishing, hanging out at the beach, and spending time with her “extended” family.
Jessica M. Ochoa, MPAS, PA-C – Physician Assistant
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Emma R. Romero, PA-C – Physician Assistant
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Lauren Hyden – Staff Nutritionist
Lauren Hyden is a Degree Certified Nutritionist. Lauren is passionate about nutrition and is always striving to enhance and develop her knowledge in the field. She has experience in individual and group counseling, addressing such issues as diabetes, weight control, eating disorders, and general nutrition and wellness. Lauren earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Texas Tech University and continues her education in the field.
Alexandra Burger, RN – Nurse Manager
Alex is a registered nurse who graduated from the Medical University of Ohio in 2007 and worked as a Medical/Surgical RN in Ohio prior to relocating to south Texas, where she has been working as an ER nurse for the past three years. Alex is very enthused at having the opportunity to work with the chemically dependent and she finds it very gratifying to be able to follow the clients of Origins from admission to discharge, witnessing first-hand the amazing process of recovery. She is constantly amazed at the transformation clients undergo and how they quite literally come back to life during their stay at Origins.
Tamela Wester, LVN – Shift Nurse
Tamela Wester received her LVN from the University of Texas at Brownsville, where she is currently attending a program to receive her Associates RN. Tamela enjoys working in a recovery setting, finding an opportunity to both educate and also to learn from the people she helps. Having joined the Origins family in 2010, she is excited and feels very blessed to be a part of such a wonderful environment of healing.
Maggie Rangel, LVN – Shift Nurse
Maggie Rangel graduated from the University of Texas at Brownsville and has been an LVN for 21 years. Her work experience includes 9 years of mental health and substance abuse nursing, 2 years at a Methadone Clinic and 2 years as a staff nurse at a correctional facility. Maggie has also been a CNA instructor, a nurse within a retirement community and supervisor for a nursing home. However, her true passion has always been working in the chemical dependency field. Maggie currently works part-time at an area detox facility in addition to her time at Origins. In her off time, Maggie enjoys running, shopping, and spending time with her family.