Dear Patient Families,

We are writing to share an important update regarding your child’s care at Blue Fish Pediatrics.

Dr. Jenna Penland will be transitioning out of our practice, and her last day seeing patients in the office will be May 27, 2026. Dr. Penland is opening a pediatric clinic separate from Blue Fish Pediatrics, allowing her to continue serving families in the Houston community in a different model of care. While she will be missed, we support her decision and wish her continued success in this next chapter.

Dr. Penland has asked that we share the following message with her patient families:
“Caring for your children has been one of the deepest joys and greatest privileges of my life. Being able to watch them grow, celebrate their milestones, and support your families through both joyful and challenging moments has been a profound privilege. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me and for allowing me to be a small part of your children’s lives.”

To help ensure a smooth and timely transition of care, we kindly ask that families do not call the office regarding this matter. Instead, please review the options below and email your preference to memorial_reception@bluefishmd.com so our staff can best assist you. Families with appointments scheduled after May 27, 2026, will be contacted over the next two months to assist with rescheduling, in order of their scheduled appointment date.

Your Options for Ongoing Care

A. I would like to continue care at Blue Fish Pediatrics Memorial location.

  • Drs. Malek, Reinhackel, Zeng, Tedja, Lindsay, Torn, Pielop, and Jung are available to assume care for Dr. Penland’s patients as long as there is space available in their patient panel.
  • Please email us by April 13, 2026 to confirm that you would like to continue care at the Memorial location with your top three doctor preferences. If we do not hear from you by that date, your child will be assigned to one of the above physicians to ensure continuity of care.

B. I would like to transfer care to another Blue Fish Pediatrics office.

  • Families may review physician profiles at www.bluefishmd.com and select another Blue Fish Pediatrics provider. Please email us by April 13, 2026 to confirm your selected physician and appointment availability.

C. I would like to learn more about Dr. Penland’s new direct pediatric care practice.

  • Families who wish to learn more about Dr. Penland’s new practice, Front Porch Pediatrics, may visit frontporchpeds.com or contact her directly at drpenland@frontporchpeds.com.

We appreciate the trust you place in Blue Fish Pediatrics and specifically Dr. Penland, and we remain committed to providing high-quality, compassionate pediatric care. Our team looks forward to supporting your family through this transition and continuing to serve your child’s healthcare needs.

Sincerely,

Blue Fish Pediatrics