OUR PROVIDERS
Jose Francisco Carrazco, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Board Certified Pediatrician
Medical School: Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico
Internship/Residency: Ochsner Foundation Hospital, New Orleans, LA
Fellowship: Pediatric Pulmonary/Critical Care at the University of CA, Irvine and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach, CA.
Dr. Carrazco has been practicing pediatrics for almost 40 years and founded Happy Kids Pediatrics in 1999 with his wife, Eva Carrazco. He is board-certified, has served on the board of pediatrics for Chandler regional Hospital and was the director of the pediatric intensive care unit at Saint Mary’s Medical Center and Tri-City Medical center. He completed his medical training at the prestigious Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico. His residency was completed at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Carrazco also specializes in pediatric pulmonology and critical care and completed his training at the University of CA, Irvine, and Long Beach Memorial Medical Centers in Long Beach, CA.
Nabor Rios M., M.S., PA-C
Physician Assistant, NCCPA Certified, Master of Science
Medical Training: Huntsville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ
Nabor Rios has been practicing pediatrics for 19 years and is passionate about his work. He is a caring and thoughtful practitioner who is committed to providing excellent patient-centered care and believes in building a good rapport with every single patient he meets. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and is a fervent Wildcat fan. He received his master’s degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000.
Carlos Baldit, MD
Dr. Baldit is native from Laredo, Texas. He enjoys traveling & spending time with his family. He is passionate about children. He is a graduate of J.W. Nixon High School top of his class. After attending medical school Dr. Baldit completed his Pediatric residency in 2008 from one of the Top Hospitals in Puerto Rico, Hospital Episcopal San Lucas in Ponce. Dr. Baldit is also fluent in Spanish. He is active at his local church. Many patients have identified Dr. Baldit as one of our Top Physicians at Happy Kids Pediatrics.
Cecile Dumerve, MD
Dr. Dumerve is a board-certified pediatrician; she has been part of Happy Kids for 3 years. She studied medicine in PUCMM, Dominican Republic, and specialized in pediatrics in Puerto Rico. She enjoys the outpatient setting where she gets to know her patients and sees them growing. She spends her free time keeping up with her boys and enjoying the Arizona weather.
Celia Alvarez-Reeder, PA-C
Celia graduated from AT Stills University in 2001. She has been practicing in Pediatrics as a physician assistant for over 17 years. She especially enjoys patient education and helping her patients stay healthy. She gets great joy in seeing her patients grow and reach their milestones.
On a personal note, Celia lives with her husband of 15 years and their twin 13-year-old daughters. They share their home with four dogs and a cat! Celia loves reading and you can always find her enjoying a good book. She enjoys traveling and experiencing new places.
Brittany Snow. M.S, P.A.-C
Originally from Tucson, Brittany Snow received a B.A. in Forensic Science and Italian from The University of Arizona. While perusing her undergraduate education she spent 2 years on a Service Mission in Italy. Ms. Snow attained her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. P.A. Snow, with over 15 years of experience in pediatrics, has been NCCPA board certified since 2003 and is a proud member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. When not caring for her patients Ms. Snow can be found enjoying the perfect Arizona weather with her beloved rescue dogs, she also loves the challenge of growing roses in the desert so much that she is a Rosarian!
Angelina Canjura, CPNP
Angelina Canjura is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She began her nursing career after graduating from Gateway Community College with her associate degree in Nursing. Angelina worked as a registered nurse in Labor and Delivery at Banner Desert Medical Center for 12 years. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011 and her Master of Science in Nursing in 2014, both from Grand Canyon University. She is also actively involved with AANP.
During her time at Banner Desert, Angelina had the pleasure of working with patients and their families, along with amazing doctors. On the personal side, Angelina loves to teach, enjoys taking new students under her wing, and being a mentor. An Arizona Diamondbacks fan, she enjoys watching professional baseball. Her other interests include playing with her 4 dogs and exploring the state with her husband.
Josefina Castelo, NP
Happy Kids Pediatrics has afforded me the opportunity to meet beautiful people that have touched and made a difference in my life. I strive to give my patients the time and respect they need and want to meet their expectations for holistic quality care. I completed my studies at Arizona State University and University of Phoenix. I was a nurse for 20 years at Phoenix Children’s Hospital where I found my passion for pediatrics. I am the proud mother of 3 boys, ages 24, 20, and 18 years old. We enjoy dining out, traveling, tennis, and snowboarding. I am originally from Mexico but have been in the US since the age of 11 years after my parents decided to immigrate here to provide us with a better future.
Araceli Labastida NP
Araceli Labastida is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Happy Kids Pediatrics. She is a graduate of Grand Canyon University and is fluent in Spanish. Araceli is excited about the opportunity to work with parents, grandparents, and care takers who share the goal of keeping the children of our community healthy and thriving.