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Department
Specialty
Infectious Disease
Phone: 832-824-4330
Address
6621 Fannin Street
MC 3-2371
Houston, TX 77030
Jeffrey R. Starke, MD
Infection Control Officer
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Infectious Disease | 1985 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 1983 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Internship | Pediatrics | 1981 |
| University of Rochester School of Med. & Dentistry | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1980 |
About
Dr. Starke is an internationally recognized expert in the management of childhood tuberculosis and mycobacteria infections. He has served as the Director of the Children's Tuberculosis Clinic for almost 30 years. He has participated in the writing of numerous clinical guidelines for the City of Houston, State of Texas, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Thoracic Society, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, and the World Health Organization. He has conducted and published research studies on various aspects of the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of childhood tuberculosis, and has delivered his findings in hundreds of regional, national and international talks, as well as over 100 papers and 30 chapters. He also attends on the infectious disease service at Texas Children's Hospital, and has served as the TCH Infection Control Officer for over 20 years. Dr. starke also is active in medical education and has won several department and college-wide teaching awards.
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Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Thoracic Society | Liaison to the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases |
| Children at Risk | Founding Board Member and former Chairman of the Board |
| World Health Organization | Member, Childhood Tuberculosis Roadmap Committee |
Selected Publications
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