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Department
LocationTexas Medical Center
Specialty
Palliative Care
Phone: 832-822-7228
Fax: 832-825-7829
Email
jxcasas@texaschildrens.org
Address
6621 Fannin Street
Suite W1990
Houston, TX 77030
Jessica A. Casas, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Palliative Care, Baylor College of Medicine
Palliative Care Program, Cancer and Hematology Center
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia | Fellowship | Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology/Oncology | 2015 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Residency | Pediatrics | 2012 |
| The University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine and Public Health | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2009 |
| The University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine and Public Health | Masters | Master of Public Health | 2009 |
About
Dr. Casas' passion for alleviating suffering and improving quality of life in seriously ill children guides her career goals that include integrating her work as a physician with quality improvement science to help drive institutional change. She strives to help other medical professionals become more familiar and comfortable with early integration and delivery of palliative care to children.
Clinical Interests
Complex pain and symptom management, communication science, Global oncology palliative care
Research Interests
Quality improvement science, health information technology
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) | Member |
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
Selected Publications
Language
English
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