Working Together to Provide the Best Quality Care we can provide for UTB/TSC Students!
Karen Fuss-Sommer, BS, RN
Interim Director of Student Health Services
and Director for the LVN Program
Degree: Masters Degree in Educational Technology - The University of Texas at Brownsville (Pending)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Texas A&M Corpus Christi
License: Licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing Examiners
Certificates: Vocational Teaching Certificate, Texas Teaching Certificate, CPR & First Aid
Email: Karen.fuss@utb.edu
Contractor for Medical Director Services:
Brownsville Community Health Center
2137 E. 22 Street
Brownsville, Texas 78521
(956) 548-7400
Henry L. Imperial, MD, FACP
Medical Director
Degree: Far Eastern University, Philippines
Medical Degree-University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
License: Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Nisar Hussain, MD
Medical Degree-Allama Iqbal Medical College-
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston
License: American Board of Internal Medicine
Joey Ugalino, MD
Medical Degree-University of Philippines College of Medicine-
Residency: State University of New York Health Science Center
License: American Board of Internal Medicine & Geriatric Medicine
Esmeralda Rivera, RNC, MSN, WHNP/ANP – Nurse Practitioner
Degree: Masters of Science in Nursing- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Texas.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-
License: Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners of Texas - FNP with Prescription Privileges
Certificates: Board Certified as a Adult Nurse Practitioner by ANCC CPR
Agnes Okoro, APRN-BC, MSN, FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner
Degree: Masters of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner-The University of Texas- Pan American, Edinburg Texas
Bachelors of Science in Nursing – The University of Texas at Brownsville/ Texas Southmost College
License: Licensed by the Board of Nurse examiners of Texas-FNP with Prescription Privileges
Certificates: Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by ANCC,BCLS, ACLS, PALS, RNC, Registered Nurse, TX.
David M. Castro, R Ph - Consultant Pharmacist:
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy-University of Texas at Austin Masters Degree: Business Administration-University of Texas Pan American
Registered Pharmacist – Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Email: utrph82@hotmail.com
Rafael Kirkpatrick- Pharmacy Technician
Degree: Pharmacy Technician Program-Career Centers of Texas-Brownsville
Registered Pharmacy Technician – Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Oseas Cantu,- Medical Assistant
Degrees: Certificate – Medical Assistant, and Certificate of Proficiency – Emergency Medical Technology from University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College
National EMS Certification - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Certified in CPR/First Aid
Email: oseas.cantu1@utb.edu
Juana Y. Castro, -Certified Nursing Assistant
Degree: Nursing Assistant, Texas State Technical College
Certificate: Certified Nurse Assistant – Texas Nurse Aide Registry Certified in CPR
Marty Castillo – Head Athletic Trainer
Degree: Masters of Science in Business Administration (Pending)-University of Dallas
Bachelors of Science in Education Health Science-Baylor University
License: The Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers- Texas Department of Health, & Texas Certified Emergency Medical Technician
marty.castillo@utb.edu.
Charla Layne, MA, LPC – Staff Psychologist
Degree: Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology - Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology / Sociology - Corpus Christi State University
License: Licensed Professional Counselor &LPC Supervisor license
Ricardo Ayala III, M.Div., M.Ed. - Counselor
Degree: Master’s of Divinity from Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio
Master’s in Education in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Texas – Pan American.
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice at the University of Texas – Pan American.
License :Ordained a Roman Catholic Priest for the Diocese of Brownsville.
Cynthia Wittenburg, MS CHE- Coordinator
Student Health Education & Promotion
Degree: Masters of Science in Health Education- The University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Biology- The University of Texas at El Paso
Certifications: ACE, AFTA, FITT, AHA –BLS & AED Instructor, National Safety Council CPR & First Aid Instructor
Cynthia.witteburg@utb.edu
Adelina Buentello – Secretary
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Business- The University of Texas at Brownsville /Texas Southmost College
Beverly Estrada – Administrative Clerk
Degree: Associate in Office Specialist (Pending)- The University of Texas at Brownsville /Texas Southmost College