Jasmine G. Hammer, Ph.D.
Jasmine G. Hammer, Ph.D.
Jasmine G. Hammer, Ph.D., is a pediatric neuropsychologist at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. She completed her doctoral degree in psychology at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas with a Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D) in School Psychology. During that time, she received training at her accredited pre-doctoral internship at Lewisville Independent School District. Following her doctoral studies, she pursued a two-year accredited post-doctoral fellowship in clinical pediatric neuropsychology at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. Throughout her training, Dr. Hammer has worked with children of medically complex backgrounds, such as but not limited to genetic disorders, spina bifida, rare disease, and lysosomal storage disorders while conducting neuropsychological evaluations as well as providing consultation.
Dr. Hammer is currently a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and American Psychological Association.
About
Specialties
- Pediatric Neuropsychology
- Medically complex
Education and Training
Doctorate
- Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Internship
- Lewisville Independent School District, Lewisville, TX
Fellowships
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
Michelle Maldonado, CPNP
Michelle Maldonado, CPNP
Michelle Maldonado, CPNP, is a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. Michelle began her nursing journey by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing from El Centro College in Dallas, TX. She then pursued her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas at Tyler. Continuing her commitment to advanced practice and specialized pediatric care, Michelle completed her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Texas Woman’s University in Dallas, TX. With 10 years of nursing experience, she is dedicated to providing compassionate, specialized care for children.
Michelle works in collaboration with Richard Adams, M.D., Christine Murphy, M.D., and Shanmuga Pujitha “Puji” Jonnalagadda, M.D., in the Pediatric Developmental Disabilities department.
About
Education and Training
Undergraduate
-
El Centro College, Dallas, TX
-
University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Graduate
-
Texas Woman’s University, Dallas, TX
Shanmuga Pujitha “Puji” Jonnalagadda, M.D.
Shanmuga Pujitha “Puji” Jonnalagadda, M.D.
Shanmuga Pujitha “Puji” Jonnalagadda, M.D., is a board-certified developmental behavioral pediatrician in the Pediatric Developmental Disability Division at Scottish Rite for Children. Dr. Puji received her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency training at McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX. After residency, she completed a fellowship in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Dr. Puji enjoys working with children with developmental differences, behavioral needs and families of children with complex medical needs. She also has a special interest in autism and neurodiversity.
About
Education and Training
Undergraduate
- University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Medical
- Ross University School of Medicine
Residency
- Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
Fellowships
- Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO
Angie Torres, CPNP
Angie Torres, CPNP
Angie Torres, CPNP, is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University. With more than 10 years of experience in pediatric care, Angie specializes in pediatric developmental disabilities.
Angie works in collaboration with Richard Adams, M.D., Christine Murphy, M.D., “Puj” Jonnalagadda, M.D. in the department of pediatric developmental disabilities.

