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Texas Medical Center
Specialty
Palliative Care
Phone: 832-822-3436
Address
Amanda Padilla, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Sections of Academic General Pediatrics and Palliative Care
Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Fellowship | Hospice/Palliative Care | 2019 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Residency | Pediatrics | 2018 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Medical School | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2015 |
About
As a physician who treats children with medical complexity and children in need of palliative care, I am committed to supporting my patients and their families through their unique challenges and providing care that improves my patients’ quality of life.
Clinical Interests:
Care of the medically complex child, advance care planning, pain and symptom management
Research Interests:
Primary palliative care education, quality improvement in primary care for children with medical complexity
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