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Department
LocationTexas Medical Center
The Woodlands
Specialty Care
Specialty
Pediatric Surgery
Phone: 936-267-7333 (Woodlands) | 832-822-2778 (Main)
Fax: 936-267-7170
Address
Texas Children's Hospital - Main Campus
6701 Fannin Street, 8th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
Texas Children's Hospital - The Woodlands
I-45 South, 3rd Floor
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Texas Children's Specialty Center Kingwood
19298 W. Lake Houston Parkway
Humble, TX 77346
Louis D. Le, MD
Trauma Medical Director, The Woodlands Campus
Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHSU School of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Surgery | 2017 |
| Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center | Fellowship | Pediatric ECMO | 2015 |
| Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center | Fellowship | Pediatric Trauma Surgery | 2014 |
| LSUHSC School of Medicine | Residency | General Surgery | 2013 |
| LSUHSC School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2006 |
About
Dr. Le is a board certified surgeon experienced in caring for pediatric patients of all ages (neonates through adolescents), with interest in advanced minimally invasive techniques. He has specialized expertise in the treatment of pediatric trauma patients, as well as the management of complex patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Dr. Le earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in New Orleans and went on to complete a general surgery residency at LSUHSC School of Medicine. He went on to pursue fellowships in Pediatric Trauma and Pediatric ECMO at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He then moved to Portland, OR to complete a Pediatric Surgery Fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University and is delighted to join the faculty at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Clinical Interests:
Pediatric Trauma
Pediatric ECMO
Congenital colorectal disease (Hirschsprung’s, imperforate anus)
Minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy and thoracoscopy)
Research Interests:
Dr. Le has a research background in fetal wound healing. His current research interests include quality of care for all patient by improving systems.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| American College of Surgeons | Member |
| American Pediatric Surgical Association | Member |
Selected Publications
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