Asthma/Pulmonary
Children with acute or chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic cough, cystic fibrosis and congenital malformations of the respiratory tract, are treated. A pulmonary specialist, asthma nurse educator and respiratory therapist work to diagnose and treat the condition and educate the family about controlling it.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, Sugar Land, West Houston and
The Woodlands.

Audiology
Audiologists treat children with hearing loss, speech and language delay, middle-ear disorders and academic difficulties relating to these areas. Services include behavioral and physiological hearing testing, hearing aids, assistive listening devices and customized swim molds.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers:
Cy-Fair and The Woodlands.

Cardiology
Cardiologists evaluate and treat children from birth through young adulthood for conditions such as heart palpitations, murmurs and chest pains. Pediatricians often refer patients to the Health Centers when abnormalities are discovered, or need further assessment. Diagnostic and interpretation services are available for electrocardiograms, Holter monitors and 2D echocardiograms.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, Sugar Land and The Woodlands.

Diabetes/Endocrine
Diabetes and endocrine specialists evaluate and treat children and adolescents with diabetes, growth delay, thyroid disorders and other glandular conditions.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, Sugar Land, West Houston and The Woodlands.

Diagnostic Imaging
Radiology services help diagnose problems so treatment can begin promptly. Using the latest technology, the Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) transmits images to Texas Children’s Hospital for interpretation by a board-certified pediatric radiologist. All x-rays and ultrasounds are performed in the health center, and within minutes, Health Center physicians can begin treatment of fractures or determine appropriate treatments for serious conditions.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, Sugar Land and The Woodlands.

Gastroenterology & Nutrition
Gastroenterology (GI) and nutrition specialists, dietitians and behavioral therapists evaluate and treat children with eating disorders or digestion problems, including diarrhea, constipation/encopresis, GI reflux, food allergies, abdominal pain, obesity, anorexia, bulimia, ulcers and Crohn’s disease. Patients requiring feeding tubes and special formulas also can be monitored.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, Sugar Land and The Woodlands.

Neurology
Neurological specialists facilitate in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care of neurological disorders in children. These include epilepsy, motor problems, seizures, static encephalopathies, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, headaches, brain tumors, congenital malformations, weakness, movement disorders and degenerative diseases.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Cy-Fair and Sugar Land.

Neurophysiology Service
Testing, diagnostic procedures and consultation services are available to help guide the treatment of central nervous system disorders. Areas of expertise include routine outpatient electroencephalography and 24-hour ambulatory EEG.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Cy-Fair.

• Children’s Sleep Center
  As part of the neurophysiology service, testing, diagnostic procedures and consultations are available to help diagnose the full range of pediatric sleep disorders in children. Testing includes polysomnography and multiple sleep latency tests.
  This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Cy-Fair.

Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologists provide diagnosis and treatment of eye problems. Special expertise is available in the areas of amblyopia, congenital cataracts, strabismus (crossed eyes, wall eyes or double vision), eye movement disorders, ptosis (drooping of eyelids), tear duct problems and retinoblastoma.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Cy-Fair and The Woodlands.

Orthopaedic Surgery
Children and adolescents with acute or chronic problems relating to the musculoskeletal system are evaluated for conditions such as fractures, congenital problems, hip dysplasia, sports injuries and gait abnormalities. Spinal problems such as scoliosis and neuromuscular problems like cerebral palsy are treated. Casting and imaging can be performed on site. Surgical procedures are scheduled at Texas Children’s Hospital.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair and The Woodlands.

Otolaryngology (ENT)
Diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care is provided for patients with ear, nose, throat, and head and neck diseases and disorders, including hearing loss, nasal and sinus disease, congenital and acquired head and neck malformations or tumors, swallowing and voice abnormalities and airway problems. Surgical procedures are performed at Texas Children’s Hospital.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, West Houston and The Woodlands.

Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric surgeons evaluate the need for surgery and perform minor surgical procedures, including circumcising infants, removing skin tags and suturing minor lacerations. Complex procedures are scheduled at Texas Children’s Hospital.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, Sugar Land, West Houston and The Woodlands.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Children and adolescents suffering from acute or chronic neuromuscular problems such as cerebral palsy, brain and spinal cord injury, and nerve and muscular problems can be treated. Available services include bracing, anti-spasticity management and Botox injections.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Sugar Land.

Rheumatology
This service treats children with rheumatic diseases, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, Kawasake’s disease and rheumatic fever. A multidisciplinary team, which includes pediatric rheumatologists, follows chronic patients until adulthood.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Sugar Land.

Scoliosis Clinic
Scoliosis services treat children of any age with back problems including scoliosis and kyphosis. Children with spine problems are carefully evaluated and options such as exercising and bracing are available.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Cy-Fair, Sugar Land and West Houston.

Sports Medicine
Children, adolescents and young adults with acute and chronic injuries are treated. Treatment focuses on rehabilitation of musculoskeletal deficits and treating the underlying cause of the problem with therapy and nonsurgical techniques.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Cy-Fair and Sugar Land.

Therapy Services
Texas Children’s Health Centers offer a full complement of therapeutic services, including occupational, physical and speech therapy. Our therapists specialize in assessing and treating children with disabilities. They understand how children develop, function and communicate.

• Occupational therapy
  Treatments consist of play situations that teach children life skills. These sessions
  include a range of activities from feeding and dressing to operating simple equipment. Occupational therapists help children develop age-appropriate hand-eye coordination skills necessary for normal childhood experiences.
  This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, Sugar Land and The Woodlands.
  
• Physical therapy
  Physical therapists specialize in movement. They look at a child’s strength, flexibility and balance and evaluate the specific abilities of that child to coordinate muscles used to roll, sit, crawl, walk, run, ride a bike or even climb a tree.
  This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, Sugar Land and The Woodlands.
  
• Speech therapy
  Speech-language pathologists provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment programs for communication problems. Evaluations may include articulation, voice, fluency, receptive and expressive language, auditory perception and oral motor ability.
  This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, Sugar Land, West Houston and The Woodlands.

Urology
Urology provides medical care for children with genitourinary problems, including congenital defects of the urinary system, abnormalities of genitalia, hernias, hydroceles, undescended testicles, urinary tract infections, dysfunctional voiding patterns and incontinence. Surgical procedures are performed at Texas Children’s Hospital, while pre- and post-surgical care is available at the Health Centers.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, Sugar Land, West Houston and The Woodlands.

Wheelchair Clinic
The wheelchair clinic is designed to measure, fit, modify and adapt seating and mobility systems, including walkers, gait trainers and bath equipment for any and all children. Evaluations are performed by a physical or occupational therapist. Referrals are accepted from pediatricians and other therapists, as well as school districts and community social workers. A physician’s order/prescription is required to obtain a wheelchair.
This service can be found at the following Health Centers: Clear Lake, Cy-Fair and The Woodlands.