Amanda Vela, MD

Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley

2820 W Michaelangelo Dr

Edinburg,

TX

78539

Medical Specialties:

Hospitalist

Residency Institution:

Pediatrics, UT Austin Dell Medical School pedatric residency

Medical School Name:

The University of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston

Board Certifications:

Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics

Language Fluency:

English, Spanish

Together, Against All Odds

Our experts put their passion to work every day, helping kids defy incredible odds on their health journeys here at Driscoll.

In the Driscoll PICU, baby Allie found the attention and care she needed to thrive—and the people who would become her parents.

For 18 years, Driscoll’s care helped Elisabeth continuously reach unexpected milestones—including graduation.

Preston suffered a life-threatening brain injury at 23 months. But with Driscoll—nothing would stand between him and recovery.

At 6 months old, John J. started seeing specialists at Driscoll—sharing his big personality and achieving even bigger goals.