DALLAS, Sep 21, 2026 — Children’s Health, the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, today announced that Mansfield Pediatrics, PLLC and Richardson Pediatric Associates have joined Children’s Health Medical Group, the system’s network of primary and specialty care providers.
The addition of the two practices expands access to pediatric primary care and connects more North Texas families to the broader network of specialized pediatric care and services available through Children’s Health.
Mansfield Pediatrics, PLLC includes three physicians and one advanced practice registered nurse serving families in Mansfield and surrounding communities. Richardson Pediatric Associates includes six physicians and three physician assistants serving children and families in Richardson and surrounding communities.
“Mansfield Pediatrics is proud to be a trusted source of care for children and families in our community,” said Melody A. Burton, D.O., pediatrician at Mansfield Pediatrics, PLLC. “Joining Children’s Health allows us to build on that foundation while connecting our patients to an even broader network of pediatric expertise and services. We look forward to continuing to grow alongside the Mansfield community and meeting the evolving health care needs of the children we serve.”
“For more than four decades, Richardson Pediatric Associates has been honored to care for children and families in our community and build lasting relationships with the families we serve,” said Sarah Troendle, M.D., pediatrician at Richardson Pediatric Associates. “By joining Children’s Health, we will continue providing the personal, compassionate care and familiar faces our families know and trust, while connecting them with greater access to pediatric specialists, advanced technology and the resources of a leading pediatric health system.”
The addition of Mansfield Pediatrics and Richardson Pediatric Associates reflects the organization’s continued commitment to expanding access to high-quality pediatric care as North Texas communities grow.
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About Children’s Health
Children’s Health is the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas and has long been recognized as a leader in pediatric health. Its campuses include Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Children’s Medical Center Plano and multiple Children’s Health Specialty Centers, caring for more than 370,000 patients each year.
In partnership with UT Southwestern Medical Center, it is consistently recognized among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. This commitment to excellence and outstanding care has resulted in recognition across all pediatric specialties for nine consecutive years, including Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Behavioral Health, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, and Urology.
Since 2009, Children’s Health has maintained Magnet® designation – the highest honor for nursing excellence – and continues to earn employer-of-choice recognition locally, nationally and globally. These honors include the Great Place to Work® Certification™, the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award and Top Workplaces recognition from USA TODAY and The Dallas Morning News. Children’s Health has also been named one of the 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review for 14 consecutive years.
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