5 MDPA providers earn the 2026 DFW Child Mom Approved Award
by S. Fitzgerald on April 13, 2026Moms love their children. Moms trust us. And this year, that trust was recognized in a big way.
MD Pediatric Associates is thrilled to announce that five of our providers have been named Mom Approved by DFW Child magazine for 2026:
- Dr. Samiha Alam, DO — Flower Mound
- Laren DeYoung, RN, CPNP-PC — Flower Mound
- Dr. Ralph Fitzgerald, MD — Flower Mound
- Dr. Peyton Martin, DO — Coppell
- Dr. Lisa Shumate, MD — Coppell
Each year, DFW Child asks the real experts — local moms — to recommend the healthcare providers they trust most with their children. This isn’t a purchased placement or a paid listing. It’s a parent-to-parent referral, and there’s no higher compliment a pediatric practice can receive.
We are honored and humbled that so many families in our community took the time to nominate our providers. Whether it’s a late-night sick visit, a well-child checkup, or guidance through a tricky developmental milestone, our team shows up every day with the same goal: to give your child the best care possible with a listening ear and sound medical advice.
Having five providers recognized across both our Coppell and Flower Mound locations speaks to the depth of talent and dedication throughout our entire practice. From our physicians to our nurse practitioners, every member of the MDPA family is committed to going above and beyond for yours.
Thank you for sharing us with your friends, your neighbors, and your fellow moms through one of the finest honors we can receive: your referral. We look forward to continuing to serve you as providers you can trust — sealed with mom’s approval.
Congratulations to Dr. Alam, Laren, Dr. Fitzgerald, Dr. Martin, and Dr. Shumate for this well-deserved recognition!
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