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Dr. Bell grew up in Laurel, Mississippi. She graduated from the University of Mississippi Pharmacy School and received her medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She completed her Pediatric Residency training at the Children’s Hospital of Austin and is a Board Certified Pediatrician.
She was awarded “Intern of the Year” after her first year of training and was recognized as “Overall Resident of the Year” at the completion of her training.
She founded Children’s Medical Group as a place where parents could feel comfortable and confident in the medical care their families receive. Dr. Bell places a high priority on education, both for parents and staff. She regularly teaches newborn classes in the community and ensures that her staff maintains ongoing training. The other aspect that makes CMG unique is the priority on customer service. She ensures that the doctors and staff are accessible to patients when needed. “The relationship I have with my patients is such a privilege and I am thankful that they trust us with their precious little ones.”
Her husband, Colin Bell, grew up in Austin and is a Financial Planner with Bell Wealth Management. They have three children, two sons and a daughter, and in their free time enjoy traveling, running at town lake, and are both active members at their church.
Dr. McConnell attended the University of North Texas Health Science Center for medical school, where she was honored with the Mead Scholarship for excellence in pediatrics. Her pediatric residency was with Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She has passed both the MD boards and the DO boards and is board certified in pediatrics. Prior to her career in medicine she enjoyed teaching high school and junior high, and working with special needs children. She was in private practice in McKinney Texas for 4 years prior to relocating to Austin.
Dr. McConnell loves spending time with her family. She is blessed with an animated daughter named Berkly and an energetic son named Ryker. She enjoys theater, dancing, and outdoor activities. She feels very honored to be a pediatrician as she loves building close relationships with her families and delights in watching her little patients blossom!
Dr. Dodson joined CMG in 2017. She is board certified in Pediatrics.
She grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and obtained her undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University in Virginia. She attended medical school at LSU in New Orleans and then completed her pediatric residency training at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville.
Following residency, she spent time as an urgent care physician at Children’s Hospital Boston and served as a Harvard Medical School Instructor. She spent her first ten years in Austin as an attending physician at Dell Children’s Hospital. Dr. Dodson was awarded DCMC’s Pediatric Faculty Member of the year in 2012 and 2017. She was also recognized as one of Superdoctors Rising Stars for three consecutive years.
She and her husband Drew have three children, two daughters and a son, who keep them busy in their free time. She is looking forward to establishing long term relationships with your children and is thankful for the privilege of watching them grow.
Dr. Bell grew up in Laurel, Mississippi. She graduated from the University of Mississippi Pharmacy School and received her medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She completed her Pediatric Residency training at the Children’s Hospital of Austin and is a Board Certified Pediatrician.
She was awarded “Intern of the Year” after her first year of training and was recognized as “Overall Resident of the Year” at the completion of her training.
She founded Children’s Medical Group as a place where parents could feel comfortable and confident in the medical care their families receive. Dr. Bell places a high priority on education, both for parents and staff. She regularly teaches newborn classes in the community and ensures that her staff maintains ongoing training. The other aspect that makes CMG unique is the priority on customer service. She ensures that the doctors and staff are accessible to patients when needed. “The relationship I have with my patients is such a privilege and I am thankful that they trust us with their precious little ones.”
Her husband, Colin Bell, grew up in Austin and is a Financial Planner with Bell Wealth Management. They have three children, two sons and a daughter, and in their free time enjoy traveling, running at town lake, and are both active members at their church.
Dr. McConnell attended the University of North Texas Health Science Center for medical school, where she was honored with the Mead Scholarship for excellence in pediatrics. Her pediatric residency was with Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She has passed both the MD boards and the DO boards and is board certified in pediatrics. Prior to her career in medicine she enjoyed teaching high school and junior high, and working with special needs children. She was in private practice in McKinney Texas for 4 years prior to relocating to Austin.
Dr. McConnell loves spending time with her family. She is blessed with an animated daughter named Berkly and an energetic son named Ryker. She enjoys theater, dancing, and outdoor activities. She feels very honored to be a pediatrician as she loves building close relationships with her families and delights in watching her little patients blossom!
Dr. Dodson joined CMG in 2017. She is board certified in Pediatrics.
She grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and obtained her undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University in Virginia. She attended medical school at LSU in New Orleans and then completed her pediatric residency training at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville.
Following residency, she spent time as an urgent care physician at Children’s Hospital Boston and served as a Harvard Medical School Instructor. She spent her first ten years in Austin as an attending physician at Dell Children’s Hospital. Dr. Dodson was awarded DCMC’s Pediatric Faculty Member of the year in 2012 and 2017. She was also recognized as one of Superdoctors Rising Stars for three consecutive years.
She and her husband Drew have three children, two daughters and a son, who keep them busy in their free time. She is looking forward to establishing long term relationships with your children and is thankful for the privilege of watching them grow.
Sean graduated from nursing school at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA. She has lived in Austin for 24 years, where she practiced in ObGyn for three years and has been a Pediatric nurse for over twenty years. Married for over 25 years, she has two sons and a daughter. In her free time, she enjoys reading, working crossword puzzles, camping, and hiking with their border collie.
Tamara graduated from Jasckson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Miami, Florida. She has worked in pediatrics in Miami and Pennsylvania giving her over 15 years of pediatric experience. She relocated to Texas in January 2011. She enjoys cooking, weight training, and outdoor activities including gardening and spending weekends on the ranch.
Valencia received her Medical Assistant Certificate from Southern Careers Institute in 2000. She worked for 8 years at the Children’s Hospital of Austin, now Dell Children’s Medical Center, and has 13 years of pediatric experience. She is currently attending the University of Arlington for her Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Valencia is the mother of two wonderful boys. In her free time she enjoys going to her son’s extracurricular activities, cooking, and going to the movies.
Sean graduated from nursing school at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA. She has lived in Austin for 24 years, where she practiced in ObGyn for three years and has been a Pediatric nurse for over twenty years. Married for over 25 years, she has two sons and a daughter. In her free time, she enjoys reading, working crossword puzzles, camping, and hiking with their border collie.
Tamara graduated from Jasckson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Miami, Florida. She has worked in pediatrics in Miami and Pennsylvania giving her over 15 years of pediatric experience. She relocated to Texas in January 2011. She enjoys cooking, weight training, and outdoor activities including gardening and spending weekends on the ranch.
Valencia received her Medical Assistant Certificate from Southern Careers Institute in 2000. She worked for 8 years at the Children’s Hospital of Austin, now Dell Children’s Medical Center, and has 13 years of pediatric experience. She is currently attending the University of Arlington for her Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Valencia is the mother of two wonderful boys. In her free time she enjoys going to her son’s extracurricular activities, cooking, and going to the movies.
Before coming to CMG in 2018, Kristi worked for over 20 years at a family practice clinic in the Chicago area. Although born in Texas, Kristi has since lived in New York, Illinois, South Carolina, and St Louis. She is thrilled to be back home.
Kristi and her husband enjoy having their four kids, granddaughter, friends and new guests over for dinner and discussions. A favorite part of her job is welcoming expectant parents when they call to register at CMG. Kristi also really enjoys interacting with existing families.
Kim Shaw was born and raised in what she calls the Greater East Austin. She has over 25 years of experience in pediatric practices. Kim enjoys engaging our patients and talking with their parents. She loves chatting about all they have going on in their lives.
Kim is married with a son and a daughter. In June 2018, she welcomed her first grandchild into the world. She enjoys spending time with her family, including her siblings, shopping, and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Her motto to live by: “Family is God’s Masterpiece.”
April graduated in 2011 from Everest Institute in Austin, TX. She had been a pediatric medical assistant for eight years prior to joining CMG in 2019.
A native of Taylor, TX, she moved to Austin, TX in 2009. She has a three-year-old son who happens to be her miracle baby. In her free time, she enjoys hiking new trails, camping, photography and spending time with her son. She has two dogs, loves all animals and would love to live on a farm.
Before coming to CMG in 2018, Kristi worked for over 20 years at a family practice clinic in the Chicago area. Although born in Texas, Kristi has since lived in New York, Illinois, South Carolina, and St Louis. She is thrilled to be back home.
Kristi and her husband enjoy having their four kids, granddaughter, friends and new guests over for dinner and discussions. A favorite part of her job is welcoming expectant parents when they call to register at CMG. Kristi also really enjoys interacting with existing families.
Kim Shaw was born and raised in what she calls the Greater East Austin. She has over 25 years of experience in pediatric practices. Kim enjoys engaging our patients and talking with their parents. She loves chatting about all they have going on in their lives.
Kim is married with a son and a daughter. In June 2018, she welcomed her first grandchild into the world. She enjoys spending time with her family, including her siblings, shopping, and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Her motto to live by: “Family is God’s Masterpiece.”
April graduated in 2011 from Everest Institute in Austin, TX. She had been a pediatric medical assistant for eight years prior to joining CMG in 2019.
A native of Taylor, TX, she moved to Austin, TX in 2009. She has a three-year-old son who happens to be her miracle baby. In her free time, she enjoys hiking new trails, camping, photography and spending time with her son. She has two dogs, loves all animals and would love to live on a farm.
Prior to CMG, Joan worked as an office manager for a surgeon. She has experience with insurance billing and coding. She moved to Austin to be closer to her daughter’s family and enjoys spending time with her toddler granddaughter.
Angie graduated from Harris College of Nursing at Texas Christian University in 1997. She has worked as a pediatric nurse for over 22 years. Angie moved to Austin when she married her husband in 2001. They have 2 boys who keep them very busy! Angie enjoys shopping, relaxing with her family, and trying new recipes.
Emily graduated with her BSN from UT Austin in 2008. Prior to joining CMG in 2019, she worked at the Hays County Health Department where she performed developmental screenings, assessments, and immunizations for children and their families. She’s been married for 18 years and has two children, two dogs, two cats, and several fish. Emily enjoys running, reading, cooking, road trips and spending time with her family.
Prior to CMG, Joan worked as an office manager for a surgeon. She has experience with insurance billing and coding. She moved to Austin to be closer to her daughter’s family and enjoys spending time with her toddler granddaughter.
Angie graduated from Harris College of Nursing at Texas Christian University in 1997. She has worked as a pediatric nurse for over 22 years. Angie moved to Austin when she married her husband in 2001. They have 2 boys who keep them very busy! Angie enjoys shopping, relaxing with her family, and trying new recipes.
Emily graduated with her BSN from UT Austin in 2008. Prior to joining CMG in 2019, she worked at the Hays County Health Department where she performed developmental screenings, assessments, and immunizations for children and their families. She’s been married for 18 years and has two children, two dogs, two cats, and several fish. Emily enjoys running, reading, cooking, road trips and spending time with her family.