Katherine P. Lemon, MD, PhD
- Infectious Disease
Attending Physician
Associate Professor, Department of Molecular Virology & Microbiology and of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-824-4330
Idiomas: English
Departamentos:
Office locations:
1102 Bates Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
17580 Interstate 45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77384
6651 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Katherine P. Lemon, MD, PhD
Dr. Lemon is a member of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. She provides inpatient care for infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of infectious diseases. Her research at Baylor College of Medicine focuses on discovering innovative strategies to prevent infections caused by members of the human nasal microbiome, with an emphasis on Staphylococcus aureus nasal decolonization, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and the role of beneficial nasal bacteria in promoting human health.
Educacion
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Children's Hospital | Fellowship | Pediatric Infectious Disease | 2006 |
| Boston Children’s Hospital | Residency | Boston Combined Programs in Pediatrics, Categorical Track, Special Alternative Pathway | 2003 |
| Harvard Medical School | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2001 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy | 2000 |
| Harvard University | Bachelors | Near Eastern Languages & Civilization | 1987 |
| Harvard Medical School, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics | Research Fellowship | Postdoctoral Research | 2010 |
Organizaciones
| Nombre de la Organizacion | Rol |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
| American Society of Microbiology | Member |
| Infectious Diseases Society of America | Fellow |
| Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society | Fellow |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Human nasal microbiome, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, beneficial nasal bacteria