Pediatrician   Â
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care
Advisor 2025
CMO 2019-2024
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Education
University of Texas Health Science Center- Med School and Pediatrics Residency
Organizational DescriptionÂ
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care was the first pediatric urgent care practice in San Antonio, founded in 2006. Since then, it has grown to 19 clinics in San Antonio and Dallas, and a staff of 300. Recently, Little Spurs has also grown to provide care for patients on the autism spectrum with the opening of the first Little Spurs Autism Center in San Antonio.
Previous Involvement with Boards
Prior Contributions to UCA and the Urgent Care IndustryÂ
UCA member for 7 years. Have advanced the care of pediatric patients in urgent care practice.
Awards, Honors, Community InvolvementÂ
What is your vision for the future of Urgent Care?
To improve the care of children who present to any urgent care and to raise the image of the urgent care providers.
Brief BiographyÂ
Dr. Alicia Tezel was born and raised in Lima, Peru. At the age of sixteen her family moved to Vienna, Austria where she graduated from high school at the Vienna International School.
After graduation she received a scholarship through the Peru Texas Partners program to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Plan II honors. She then attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for medical school and pediatrics residency.
Following residency, she worked in the Christus Santa Rosa Children’s Emergency Room for over fifteen years. During this time, she met Dr Thomas Spurgat, and in 2006 they opened the first Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care in San Antonio. Since then, Little Spurs has grown to 14 locations in San Antonio and Dallas, with 4 more opening this year.
Dr. Tezel has served on the Bexar County Child Fatality Review Board, and is past president, and current board member, of San Antonio Pediatric Society. One of her proudest accomplishments as Chief Medical Officer at Little Spurs is the accreditation through the Urgent Care Association. She feels that the rigorous accreditation standards have helped enhanced patient care and added a level of professionalism to the clinical staff. As a member of the UCA board Dr. Tezel will continue to work to maintain high standards for all UCA members, and potential members, especially in pediatric urgent care. All patients seeking care through UCA members should expect only the highest level of care from professional staff.
Dr. Tezel continues to reside in San Antonio along with her husband Mark who works for the National Park Service. They have four children, and four grandchildren. They enjoy spending time with the family, traveling and hiking throughout our National Parks.
Disclosures
None
