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Texas Medical Center
Specialty
Cancer and Hematology
Phone: 832-822-4242
Fax: 832-825-1453
Email
kjkurtz@texaschildrens.org
Address
6701 Fannin, Ste. 1510
Houston, TX 77023
Kristen J. Kurtz, MD
Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology/Oncology | 2022 |
| University of California Irvine, CHOC Children's Hospital | Residency | Pediatrics | 2019 |
| New York Medical College | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2016 |
| University of California San Diego | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science | 2010 |
About
Dr. Kristen Kurtz completed her pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship training in 2022. She is board-certified in General Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She has served children with a combination of developmental and mental health needs for over a decade and is excited to specialize in pediatric oncology with a focus on hematologic malignancies.
Her fellowship research was focused on uncovering the cellular and epigenetic mechanisms that drive the evolution from the preleukemic condition transient abnormal myelopoiesis (TAM) to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in children with Down Syndrome. She is also interested in defining mechanisms of chemoresistance in high-risk leukemia in order to develop targeted treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Society of Hematology (ASH) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
Selected Publications
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Language
English
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