All professionals at Pedi Med Center maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.
Sandra Maerzacker, MD
Born and raised in Germany and during a study abroad in Indiana, she fell in love with the United States. Sandra attended Northwestern University in Chicago for college and afterward went to medical school at Texas Tech in Amarillo. She completed her pediatric residency in Galveston and is now excited to practice in Midland. Dr. Maerzacker met her husband in undergrad, and as he is from Midland, he persuaded her to come to Texas, to which she's so happy she did! Both now reside here as practicing physicians and love being back “home”! Apart from serving the West Texas region, Dr. Maerzacker enjoys traveling, cooking, and playing with her two dogs.
Amanda Welch, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Amanda Welch, CPNP, attended Texas Tech nursing program becoming a Registered Nurse. Deciding to expand her nursing career, she graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a master's in nursing. With over 7 years' experience in the Permian Basin, working inpatient on the pediatric unit at Midland Memorial and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Odessa Regional Medical Center, Amanda has a heart for helping children. Though from Lafayette, Louisiana, she and her family grew up in an oilfield lifestyle. Together they traveled to Egypt, Venezuela, and back to the good ole state of Texas. Due to her jet setting upbringing, Amanda quickly developed a love of traveling. During holidays, summer breaks and anytime in between, she looks forward to heading home to spend time with her sister and family. Before cultivating an interest in nursing, Amanda graduated with a bachelor's in fine art at the University of Louisiana. In her spare time, she paints, makes jewelry or any other crafty project she comes across! When at home, Amanda spoils her two fur babies named Heidi and Josie. Amanda looks forward to getting to know and love all of our Pedi Med Center families.