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Department
LocationTexas Medical Center
Phone: 832-824-4294
Fax: 832-825-9460
Email
kwtien@texaschildrens.org
Address
1102 Bates Ave., Ste. 1570
Houston, TX 77030
Kevin W. Tien, MD
Chief Clinical Fellow, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Houston Health Sciences Center / Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital | Residency | Pediatrics | 2020 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2017 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science, Human Biology | 2013 |
About
Dr. Kevin Tien started his pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship training in 2021. Dr. Tien's interest in pediatric medicine began at a very young age and since that time, he continues to further his knowledge of the field to ensure all patients receive advanced care for their challenging conditions.
Pediatric hematology-oncology became a passionate interest of Dr. Tien's during medical school when he discovered what an incredibly fascinating and interesting field of science it entails. Regardless of whether his patient is a child or a young adult, Dr. Tien is an advocate who always wants to 'walk with our families' as they traverse a life-changing diagnosis.
He's interested in pediatric leukemia/lymphoma and non-neural solid tumors. He's particularly interested in clinical research centered around disparities related to cancer-related treatments, outcomes and morbidity.
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Medical Association (AMA) | Member |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | Member |
| American Society of Hematology (ASH) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
| Children's Oncology Group (COG) | Member |
| Texas Medical Association (TMA) | Member |
Language
English
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