UTMB Department of Pediatrics

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Pediatric Inpatient & Emergency Care

Clear Lake Campus Hospital

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Adult and Child Travel Clinic

Galveston and League City locations available
For consults, call (409) 772-0246

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John Sealy Modernization Project

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Message from the Chair
Sanjeev Tuli MD, MEd, FAAP

Welcome to the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch. It is an honor to serve as Chair of this world-class department. Our mission is to provide outstanding, evidence-based, family-centered, and accessible care that not only treats but nurtures the children we serve, ensuring they and their communities thrive. In today’s world, challenges to children's health and access to care are increasingly shaped by social determinants that cannot be ignored. We are committed to addressing these challenges by building meaningful connections with communities to ensure our care is responsive, inclusive, and transformative. ...MORE...

Keeping Kids Healthy

Sensory Processing Disorders are not a Diagnosis

December 6, 2024, 17:07 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson

Sensory processing disorders are not recognized as a medical diagnosis and sometimes it is hard to get insurance to pay for therapy. Ask your health care provider for help with associated diagnoses.

Community Highlights

Prescription to Play

February 16, 2024, 14:49 PM by Dr. Suzanne LaForte

These kits are to help us remind parents regarding the importance of playing with their children and with using simple toys that are not screen based. These are the Duplo style of Lego bricks and are not choking hazards.

Announcements

Congratulations to Dr. Reyes and Dr. Petronella Croisant

September 27, 2024, 09:20 AM by Department of Pediatrics

Congratulations to Dr. Reyes and Dr. Petronella Croisant. Recognized at the Office of Faculty Affairs Faculty Recognition Reception Dr. Victor Reyes, Professor, Departments of Pediatrics (JSSOM) and Microbiology & Immunology (GSSB) FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD IN TEACHING (one of two such awards across the institution) Dr. Sharon Petronella Croisant, Professor, School of Public and Population Health former member of Dept. Pediatrics (1999-2010) ACADEMY OF MASTER TEACHERS’ LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD