Current Providers
Shamsuddin S. Pepermintwala, MD
Dr. Pepermintwala is Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.Specializing in areas of interest include treating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD and Addiction.
Dr. Pepermintwala was born in Mumbai, India, graduated from medical college and completed Psychiatry Residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Pepermintwala has been practicing for over 22 years in Texas.
Dr. Pepermintwala enjoys spending time with his fiance Linda and son Haris.
Nicole Windham, PA
"I was raised in west Texas. I was a CNA for 6 years, then an RN for 8 years, I graduated from Walden University with my Masters degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I have been practicing at West Texas Psychiatry for 2 years and love the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
I am married with 5 children and a grandchild. I enjoy spending time with my family and making memories, as well as leading and serving in multiple areas in my church and serving on the board of Ector County Angels."
Laura Heald, PA
Laura Heald has been a PA with West Texas Psychiatry since she graduated with her Masters degree from Texas Tech University in 2020. She and her husband are both from Tennessee, where she attended East Tennessee State University and received a bachelors degree in Health Science. She currently resides in Dripping Springs Texas with her husband and their two children. When she is not working she enjoys spending time outside with her family!
Jessica Fernandez, PA
I was born in Indiana, but raised in Laredo, Texas. I obtained my B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Biology, graduating Cum Laude at The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2012 and completed my Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in 2019. I joined West Texas Psychiatry upon graduating and have been there since. Working with Dr. Pepermintwala has allowed me to apply the knowledge of psychology and biology along with my medical training as a PA-C to work with patients in finding a treatment that helps improve both the mind and body.
I am also a first-generation graduate, and my hopes are to inspire those to continue to pursue their goals and passion.
In my free time, I enjoy being with my family and exercising, as I feel it is the best form of “medication”.
I am currently working remotely from Laredo, Texas.