Meet Our
Pediatricians
At Northwoods Pediatric Center, P.A., your child’s complete health is our top priority, and we pride ourselves in providing personalized and compassionate care to every child who comes to see us. We are dedicated to fully educating you about your child’s developmental and health care needs. We provide prompt treatment for health issues when your child is sick and preventive care measures when they are healthy, so your child can have a wholesome, healthy, and memorable childhood. We hope to develop an alliance with you and a special relationship of trust and confidence as you travel on the rewarding journey of being a parent.
Shahzad Islam Shah, MD, FAAP
Dr. Shah founded Northwoods Pediatric Center on May 1, 2000. He completed his post-graduate, pediatric residency training at The University of Kansas Medical Center, in Wichita, Kansas, where he was awarded the Resident Research Award of the Year. He obtained his medical degree from Dow University of Health Sciences – Karachi. Dr. Shah is married to Dr. Nighat Sultana, and they have two children. He is a car enthusiast, enjoys strength training, and is a fast bowler in the sport of cricket.
Staff Privileges
- Memorial Hermann- The Woodlands Hospital
Memberships
- Diplomate American Board of Pediatrics
- Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member Texas Medical Association
Nighat Sultana, MD, FAAP
Dr. Sultana joined Northwoods Pediatric Center in 2002. She completed her post-graduate pediatric residency training at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She obtained her medical degree from Dow University of Health Sciences – Karachi. Dr. Sultana is a very devoted mother of two teens that keep her busy and on the run.
Staff Privileges
- Memorial Hermann- The Woodlands Hospital
Memberships
- Diplomate American Board of Pediatrics
- Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member Texas Medical Association
Farah Poonawala, DO, FAAP
Dr. Farah Poonawala joined Northwoods Pediatric Center in 2020. She is a native Houstonian. She completed her Post-graduate pediatric residency training at UTMB in Galveston. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Texas Medical Association, and Harris County Medical Society.
Bindu Wagle Sigdel, M.D, FAAP
“Healthy children mean a healthy community”. I truly believe in this and my primary aim as a pediatrician is to provide excellent quality care to all the patients who come for well child and in their illness. I have been practicing medicine for 7 years now and I have learned so much from these children and their families. As a primary care physician, I always look forward to knowing my patients, treating them and coordinating their care with other specialists. I have been proudly serving the community in Houston for the past 5 years. I like taking care of pediatric patients of all ages, from newborns to 21 years of age, but neonatal patients are my top favorite. I love seeing their growth and development. On a personal note, I was born and raised in Nepal, country of Mt. Everest. I spent my residency years in New York. I have a caring family and am mother of two adorable children. I love spending time with family, traveling and listening to music.
Macy Pickett, CNP
Macy joined Northwoods Pediatric in November of 2022. Macy received her bachelors of science in nursing from Lamar University and her Master of Science in Nursing from University of Texas at Arlington. She loves pediatrics and has two little ones of her own that keep her on her toes!
Sarah Shah, PA-C
Sarah joined Northwoods Pediatric in November of 2022. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies degree from Mercy College in New York. Sarah grew up in The Woodlands and is happy to return to her hometown. She has grown up around pediatrics her whole life and is ready and excited to start seeing her own patients!
Shannon Griffin, CPNP
Shannon joined Northwoods Pediatric in July 2023. Shannon received her Associate degree in nursing from Lone Star College-Tomball, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Houston Baptist University. Shannon has 14 years of nursing experience prior to becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in pediatric primary care, pediatric urgent care, and adolescent mental health. She loves pediatrics and has 3 children of her own that she loves spending time with.
