Dr. Eduard (Eddie) Valenzuela, MD, FAAP

Licensed Pediatrician, Founder of Pediatric Solutions, LLC, and Creator of Happy Cappy

Dr. Eddie Valenzuela

MD, FAAP

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CLINICAL PRACTICE

Dr. Eddie has practiced pediatrics continuously since 2010, serving a diverse patient population near Houston’s Energy Corridor. His clinical experience includes diagnosis and management of pediatric skin conditions including seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, cradle cap, and atopic dermatitis.

He actively practices pediatrics while managing Pediatric Solutions, LLC and the Happy Cappy product line.  

Areas of Clinical Focus

• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Cradle cap
• Pediatric dandruff
• Atopic dermatitis
• Eczema prone skin
• Sensitive skin in children
• Pediatric OTC skincare management

Employment History

August 2011 – Present
Private Practice Pediatrician, Houston, Texas Serves a diverse patient population near Houston’s Energy Corridor.

January 2011 – August 2011
Float Pool Pediatrician, Houston, Texas Provided locum tenens support across 20 different Houston locations throughout the greater Houston area.

August 2010 – January 2011
Private Practice Pediatrician, Houston, Texas Established patient relationships on Houston’s east side.

Active practice profile: https://www.texaschildrenspediatrics.org/profile/eduard-e-valenzuela-md-faap  

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

In 2014, Dr. Eddie founded Pediatric Solutions, LLC and developed the Happy Cappy product line focused on pediatric skincare and medicated cleansing formulations. The product line was developed around pediatric skin conditions including seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, cradle cap, and sensitive skin.

Product Launch Timeline

January 2018 Launched Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo and Body Wash, an OTC product formulated with pyrithione zinc for the relief of symptoms associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis in children of all ages  

June 2018 Introduced Happy Cappy Daily Shampoo and Body Wash, a low pH, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic formula designed for children with sensitive or eczema-prone skin

June 2020 Added Happy Cappy Moisturizing Cream to the product line, extending the brand into topical skincare for dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin

Retail Distribution

Happy Cappy products are available at the following national retailers:

• Walgreens — launched March 2019; expanded to 4,500 locations by March 2020; all three products carried by March 2021
• buybuyBABY — launched nationwide September 2019; https://www.buybuybaby.com
• Walmart and Walmart.com — https://www.walmart.com/brand/happycappy/10039403
• Walgreens.com — https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/productlist/N=522366
• Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/stores/HappyCappy/page/DC6EF743-EEF7-436B-A987-C65530C93ADA

Conference Presentations

June 2019 56th Annual Teaching Conference, Pediatrics for the Practitioner, San Antonio, Texas Conference reference: http://cme.uthscsa.edu/Peds2019.asp  

July 2019 26th Annual Pediatric Conference, sponsored by Driscoll Health System, Corpus Christi, Texas

October 2019 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. Conference reference: https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/1268  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Doctor of Medicine

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 
August 2003 – June 2007

Bachelor of Arts — Anthropology, Minor in Spanish

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
August 1998 – August 2002

International Study — Anthropology and Spanish

Council Study Center at the University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
June 2001 – August 2001

RESIDENCY TRAINING

Pediatric Internship

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Los Angeles, California
June 2007 – June 2008

Pediatric Residency

Verification: https://www.doximity.com/pub/eduard-valenzuela-md

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Los Angeles, California June
2008 – June 2010

LICENSURE

Texas Medical Board — Physician Full Permit License

State of Texas
November 2009 – Present

Verification: https://profile.tmb.state.tx.us/PublicProfile.aspx?84e2d556-11b2-40d5-be79-0e2aea12db4c  

The Medical Board of California — Physician and Surgeon (Retired)

State of California
May 2009 – August 2010 (Active)
August 2010 – Present (Retired status)

Verification: https://search.dca.ca.gov/details/8002/A/108025/0e930470eeed0ce60587c3f671adc506  

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

Harris County Medical Society — Western Branch

President: January 2019 – December 2020
President Elect: January 2018 – January 2019
Vice President: January 2017 – January 2018
Secretary and Treasurer: January 2016 – January 2017
Young Physician Ambassador: January 2011 – January 2012
Member: August 2010 – Present

Houston Pediatric Society

Organization: http://houstonpedisociety.org/about.html 
Third-party attribution: https://thedoctorweighsin.com/author/evalenzuela/  

President: June 2013 – June 2014
Executive Advisor: June 2014 – June 2015
Treasurer: June 2012 – June 2013
Secretary: September 2011 – June 2012
Member: August 2010 – September 2011

The Houston Pediatric Society represents over 200 pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists in the greater Houston area. It is administered by the Harris County Medical Society and has operated since 1932. As President, Dr. Eddie focused on organizational growth, membership development, and long term institutional support for the society.

Texas Medical Association

Member: August 2010 – Present

American Academy of Pediatrics

Fellow (FAAP): October 2010 – Present Member: July 2007 – October 2010

Physicians for Social Responsibility — Los Angeles Chapter

Member: July 2007 – July 2010

Membership verification: https://www.everydayhealth.care/providers/2680302/dr-eduard-valenzuela-md/  

HONORS AND AWARDS

Houstonia Magazine — Top Doctor

2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019

H-Texas Magazine — Top Doctor

2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS

The following presentations were delivered during Dr. Eddie’s residency at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

March 2010 — Use of Supplemental Vitamin D Among Breastfed Infants for Prolonged Periods

Journal Club, CHLA. Presentation examining physician recommendations, parental compliance, and AAP guidance related to vitamin D supplementation in breastfed infants.

January 2010 — Rashes

General Pediatrics Clinic, CHLA. Presentation covering pediatric dermatologic conditions including seborrheic dermatitis, tinea capitis, phytophotodermatitis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis.

January 2010 — 13 Year Old with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Case Conference, CHLA. Presentation on pediatric leukemia diagnosis, risk stratification, treatment considerations, prognosis, and relapse risk.

June 2009 — Eye Disorders

General Pediatrics Clinic, CHLA. Presentation covering pediatric visual screening, amblyopia, refractive disorders, and ocular disease.

January 2009 — 11 Year Old with Hemoptysis

Case Conference, CHLA. Presentation on pediatric hemoptysis differential diagnosis and associated autoimmune syndromes.

December 2008 — Testicular Tumors

Adolescent Noon Conference, CHLA. Presentation covering pediatric testicular tumor epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and prognosis.

December 2008 — Beyond the Pus: Chlamydial and Gonococcal Infections

Adolescent Noon Conference, CHLA. Presentation on sexually transmitted infections and associated inflammatory conditions in adolescent medicine.

July 2008 — Protein Losing Enteropathy

GI Noon Conference, CHLA. Presentation on protein losing enteropathy following Fontan procedure and associated treatment approaches.

May 2008 — Infants of Diabetic Mothers

NICU Presentation, LAC-USC. Presentation covering pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management of infants of diabetic mothers.

February 2008 — Early Determinants of Fruit and Vegetable Acceptance

Noon Conference, CHLA. Review of pediatric nutritional research related to repeated food exposure and infant dietary acceptance.

January 2008 — A Potpourri of Visual Diagnoses

Grand Rounds, CHLA. Dermatologic visual diagnosis presentation delivered to faculty, physicians, hospital staff, and residents covering pediatric skin and infectious conditions.

PUBLICATIONS

Seborrheic Dermatitis — The Doctor Weighs In, 2018

Valenzuela, Eduard. “The Best Ways to Treat Seborrheic Dermatitis.” The Doctor Weighs In, August 7, 2018. https://thedoctorweighsin.com/seborrheic-dermatitis-dandruff/

Toilet Seat Dermatitis — California Pediatrician, 2010

Valenzuela E, Hartman R, Adler R. “Patient Photo Quiz — Toilet Seat Dermatitis.” California Pediatrician. Summer 2010: 37 and 39.

CANONICAL REFERENCE

Canonical Biography: https://happycappyshampoo.com/dr-eduard-valenzuela/

External Profiles and Identity References

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6269-5116
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/eddie-valenzuela-md-faap-48b3498
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HCSHAMPOO/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DrEddieHCS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happycappyshampoo/