Our Staff

Laurie De Paz

Practice Manager

Laurie joins our team as Practice Manager. She has over 18 years of experience managing various physician practices, inpatient and outpatient facilities ranging from plastic surgery, primary care, OBGYN, diagnostic radiology specialty, Infectious disease and internal medicine. She strives to make every patient’s experience at our office as pleasant as possible. She has a genuine concern for helping patients in any way possible.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and four fur babies she also loves traveling to new places with her husband.

Raymond Perez

PA-C

Maribel

Surgery Scheduler

Maribel comes to South Texas Brain and Spine Center with over 20 years of experience in the medical field as an office and facility manager, liaison for medical law practices, scheduler for multiple locations in various offices.  Maribel is a highly organized and detail-oriented neurosurgery surgery scheduler, dedicated to coordinating seamless surgical experiences for patients and medical teams. With expertise in scheduling complex procedures, managing preoperative requirements, and ensuring compliance with hospital protocols, Maribel plays a vital role in optimizing surgical efficiency. Known for exceptional bilingual communication and problem-solving skills, Maribel works closely with surgeons, patients, and insurance specialists on staff to streamline the scheduling process while providing compassionate support. Committed to patient care and operational excellence, Maribel helps ensure that every procedure is scheduled with precision and efficiency.

Raquel

Medical billing & Coding specialist

Raquel serves as our medical billing and coding specialist. She is a Certified Coding Specialist with three years of experience, I have been blessed to have landed a position with an amazing team and exceptional neurosurgeons.  I have an associate’s degree in applied science- Paralegal Specialization, coding certificate from Southern Career Institute, and am in the process of earning an AAPC certificate with a specialty in neurosurgery.  I enjoy coding procedures, diagnosis, and preparing claims.  My passion is helping patients feel comfortable with the entire medical process.  During my free time, I love attending my children’s soccer games, doing body combat classes, spending time with family and going to the beach.

Alyssa

Front Desk Team

Alyssa is one of our two amazing members who make up our Front Office team. She helps ensure a smooth and pleasant experience for every patient, starting with a warm welcome and efficient check-in.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and taking her dogs on long walks.