Team Updates, Nov 2025
New Division Chiefs to AMSPDC Gabriel Anzueto, MD, division chief of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, and Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, PhD, division chief of Allergy and Immunology, joined the 4th Cohort of the Division Director Academy through the Association of Medical…
Presentations & Publications as of Nov 2025
Presentations Upcoming American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) at ASN, Nov. 5-9: Joshua Samuels, MD, will moderate a session and speak at a slideless symposium. Rita Swinford, MD, and Joyce Samuel, MD, will give platform presentations. UTHealth Houston is co-hosting…
2025 Texas Pediatric Society Annual Meeting Recap
The 2025 Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) Annual Meeting was held Oct. 16 to 19 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Round Rock, TX. The largest gathering of pediatricians in Texas, the event was an opportunity to connect with…
2025 Faculty Educator Awards
We are very pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Faculty Educator Awards in the Department of Pediatrics. These awards recognize exceptional contributions to medical education by our faculty, honoring excellence in teaching, curriculum development, mentorship, and overall commitment…
Memorial Hermann Health System Appoints Guy Giesecke, Senior Vice President and CEO, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to announce that Guy B. Giesecke, DHA, is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. With nearly two decades in pediatric leadership, Dr. Giesecke has significant experience leading…
Linda Solamen, MD
Linda Solamen, MD, is an assistant professor of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Solamen earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University Chicago and her medical degree from the American University…
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New Pediatric Clinic Brings Subspecialty Care Closer to Katy Families
A bold new chapter in pediatric care is unfolding in Katy as UT Physicians expands its pediatric footprint beyond the Texas Medical Center. Designed specifically for children and families, UT Physicians Pediatric Multispecialty – Katy integrates 14 medical and surgical subspecialties…
In the Media, Oct 2025
Terri Major-Kincade, MD, MPH, was interviewed by CBS News about the Perinatal Palliative Care Bill called Everly’s Law, which took effect on Sept. 1. Megan Kindred, MSN, APRN, was interviewed by Everyday Health about the benefits of breastfeeding.
Team Updates, Oct 2025
Welcome! The Department of Pediatrics is proud to add these outstanding clinicians to our team: Promotions Congratulations to these faculty from various divisions who have been promoted as of September 1. Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine New Role Associate Professor Elizabeth Hillman, MD,…