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Sangeetha Rao, MD, is a pediatric intensivist with dual fellowship training in pediatric critical care and cardiac critical care. She has held academic appointments at several major children’s hospitals and is deeply committed to education, having co-led residency curriculum development…

Maria Fermin Gutierrez, MD, is a double board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and pediatrician who completed her fellowship training at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Originally from Venezuela, she earned her medical degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela and completed…

Ahmed Mafraj, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with specialized training in pediatric critical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Al-Mustansiriyah in Baghdad, Iraq. He completed his pediatric residency at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in collaboration…

Doha Kamel Aboul-Fotouh, MD, MEd, FAAP, is a pediatric hospitalist with a passion for medical education and improving patient communication. She is a Houston native and a graduate of Rice University, followed by medical school at Baylor College of Medicine,…

Autumn Atkinson, MD, talked to People Magazine about a patient she treated who was determined to walk at his high school graduation ceremony. Michael Yafi, MD, joined FOX 26 News to talk about Type 1 diabetes. CultureMap featured a benefit performance, Doctors in Recital, by UTHealth…

Presentations Ferial Shihadeh, MD, (above) pediatric endocrinology fellow, presented her poster at the Pediatric Endocrine Society Meeting in May: Neuropsychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Concerns in Turner Syndrome: Insights from the UTHealth Houston/Turner Syndrome Society of the United States Research Registry. Ricardo Mosquera,…

We had a great response to our recent Media Skills Training! The UTHealth Houston Media Relations team shared helpful information about how to handle any media request along with best practices for virtually any interaction with media. If you didn’t…

The Department of Pediatrics is so very proud of the accomplishments of these dedicated physicians and grateful to the faculty teachers and mentors. Best wishes to all of you as you enter the next chapter! Child Neurology Residency Graduation Friday,…

Guns are the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States. As firearm injuries continue to claim lives, it is vital to explore effective strategies to reduce these tragic incidents. On June 6, 2025, “Preventing Firearm…

Lamar Consolidated ISD Back-to-School Block Party Saturday, August 2 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lamar Consolidated High School 4606 Mustang Avenue Rosenberg, TX 77471 LCISD hosts this annual community event where the UTHealth Houston injury-prevention team will have a booth…