Guenet H. Degaffe, MD

Biography

Guenet H. Degaffe, MD, is a board-certified pediatric hospitalist. She provides comprehensive inpatient care at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, treating children with a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses. Dr. Degaffe is committed to delivering evidence-based, family-centered care and works collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams to support her patients’ health and well-being.

She earned her MD from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at UTHealth Houston. She later pursued a fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UTHealth Houston, finishing in 2011. She earned board certification in Pediatrics in 2012 and maintains certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Her clinical interests include pediatrics, pediatric infectious diseases, and global health. In collaboration with other Ethiopian diaspora physicians, Dr. Degaffe co-founded Global Initiatives for Better Health, a nonprofit focused on sustainable healthcare support in Ethiopia and sub-Saharan Africa. Beyond her clinical and global health commitments, Dr. Degaffe is deeply involved in educational initiatives. She contributes to expanding the pediatric global health curriculum and training experiences for residents, and she plays an active role in resident and student mentorship. In 2024, she received a Global Health Educational Innovations & Research Faculty Award toward work improving autism awareness within Houston’s East African community.

Away from her professional roles, Dr. Degaffe is an avid reader, with interests in etymology, languages, writing, and travel.