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Department
LocationTexas Medical Center
Specialty
Critical Care, Anesthesiology
Phone: 832-826-5048
Fax: 832-825-6229
Address
6651 Main StreetMC E1420
MC E1420
Houston, TX 77030
Amy Sharon Arrington, MD, PhD
Section Chief, Global Biologic Preparedness
Texas Children's Hospital
Medical Director, Special Isolation Unit, Texas Children's Hospital
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Critical Care | 2013 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2010 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2007 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | University | Doctor of Philosophy | 2003 |
About
I am committed to high-quality, safe and compassionate care of all critically ill children in an intensive care setting, as well as caring for patients in our unique “Special Isolation Unit” at Texas Children’s Hospital. This includes not only patient care, but also guiding a highly-trained Special Response Team to care for children with any special infection, including viral hemorrhagic fevers.
Clinical Interests:
Pediatric critical care medicine
Emerging Infections and special pathogens
Biocontainment principles
Biologic disaster preparedness
Research Interests:
Emerging Infections and special pathogens
Biocontainment principles
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Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| Society Critical Care Medicine | Member |
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