Our Personnel

Nikki Patendis

Front Desk Coordinator

Nikki is likely the first person to greet you when you call or visit us for a consultation.

Maria Alanis

Medical Aesthetician

Maria will assist you with all of your skincare needs.

Ashlee Menchaca

Patient Coordinator

Ashlee is your guide from the first inquiry and the consultation through the pre-operative and post-operative care.

Ashlee’s 10+ years of experience in the medical field and bachelor’s degree in community health from Texas A&M have made her an important member of our clinical staff. but even beyond her credentials, it is her friendly, customer-focused attitude and her attention to detail that have made her an excellent fit at FPSA. Ashlee works alongside Carla, Ramon and Susana to help provide you with answers to your questions and any other assistance you may need, every step of the way. Whether at a consultation, pre-operative appointment, or post-operative follow-up, ashlee will make you feel at-ease and comfortable with your care.

Stephanie Shepard

Practice Administrator

As practice administrator, Stephanie Shepard keeps our practice running smoothly.

Stephanie has worked with FPSA for over 10 years and is our lieutenant. She is responsible for management of the practice, ensuring we meet the highest standards of patient care that have been a hallmark of FPSA since its inception over 25 years ago. Stephanie has over thirteen years of experience in healthcare and medical-practice management and is instrumental in keeping our multifaceted practice running smoothly and efficiently. She is also responsible for maintaining our AAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) certification of our in-office surgical facility.

Karen Butcher

Executive Assistant

As Dr. Kridel’s executive assistant, Karen Butcher helps him stay on top of his busy schedule, tasks, appearances and travel.

Dr. Kridel is an internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon. He has already been published in over 100 medical journals and textbooks chapters, and continues to author scientific journal articles each year. needless to say, it takes an extraordinary executive assistant, such as Karen Butcher, to help Dr. Kridel stay on top of his busy schedule, especially as it relates to his professor and director positions at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and his leadership positions with the Texas Medical Association and the American Medical Association. She also maintains his memberships, credentials, and manages his speaking engagements and appearances as they pertain to the countless associations and organizations in which he is a member.

Sue Marsh

Accounting

With over 25 years of accounting and practice management experience, Sue keeps operations and logistics on track.