About
Tessa M. Reavis, APRN
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Tessa is currently working with the pediatricians at ARC Kyle Plum Creek and will begin seeing her own patients in December.
Tessa grew up in Houston. TX. When she is not working, Tessa and her partner love food and enjoy hunting down the best restaurants. She can also be found taking her shih tzu, Odie, all over town. Tessa also enjoys gardening, walking on the Lady Bird Lake trail, and is an avid Harry Potter fan. Her favorite Central Texas spot is Enchanted Rock, where, she says, “the stars on a clear night are incredible!”
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I chose a career in pediatrics because children are the light of my life! I feel privileged to watch them grow up and to be able to help them and their parents along the way with support and guidance. My philosophy is to partner with my patients through open communication and creating a safe space. I want my patients and their parents to feel heard, cared for, and empowered to make the healthcare decisions that are best for them and their families!
Services
- Behavioral Evaluation
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Behavioral Evaluation
ARC Pediatrics provides behavioral evaluations to gather information to help your child and family.
- Developmental and Autism Screening
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Developmental and Autism Screening
Developmental and Autism screenings are tests that help diagnose developmental challenges in children.
- Flu Shots
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Flu Shots
A Flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
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- Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children
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Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children
Hearing screenings are tests to help identify hearing loss in children and its severity.
- Lactation Support
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Lactation Support
If you choose to breastfeed, your ARC pediatrician, ob/gyn, and care team can provide advice and recommendations. We also partner with Breastfeeding Success (BFS) to help new parents fwith specialized educational materials, classes, and visits with a lactation consultant, as needed.
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- Newborn Hearing Screenings
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Newborn Hearing Screenings
Hearing loss screenings for newborns help determine if your baby has hearing loss.
- Pediatric Eye Exam
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Pediatric Eye Exam
ARC pediatric eye exams check eye health and scan for amblyopia risk factors, blurry vision, farsightedness, nearsightedness, vision loss, and more.
- Pediatric Immunizations
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Pediatric Immunizations
Immunizations are a safe, effective way to protect children from diseases, including some cancers, as well as hospitalization, disability, and death. It is important to maintain routine immunizations during a pandemic or other public health emergency to prevent further outbreaks.
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- Pediatric Meet & Greet
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Pediatric Meet & Greet
Preparing for your baby's arrival is an exciting time that can raise questions about the health care your child will receive. A free ARC Pediatric Meet & Greet is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about our practice and inquire about an individual doctors' philosophy of caring for infants, children, and teens.
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- Pediatric Mental Health
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Pediatric Mental Health
When you have concerns about your child’s mental or behavioral health, your ARC pediatrician can conduct a screening or refer you to a provider who can determine the kind of help you need and help you access the right resources for your child.
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- Telemedicine Visits
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Telemedicine Visits
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.
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- Well-Check Exam
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Well-Check Exam
A well-check exam focuses on maintaining your child’s health and is a time to discuss preventive care. Our doctors cover growth, development, immunization updates, health, safety, nutrition, physical fitness, puberty, acne, learning, behavioral questions, and family and social concerns.
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Locations & Hours
Credentials
Education
B.A. in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, 2011
Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, TX, 2023
Professional Positions
- Member, Texas Nurse Practitioners Association
- Member, American Nurses Association
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners