Margarita Jimenez, MD, MPH, FAAP
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Academic General Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Languages: English
Get to know Margarita Jimenez, MD, MPH, FAAP
Personal Statement
Education
School | Education | Degree | Year |
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University of Texas Medical School at Houston | residency | Pediatrics | 2008 |
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center | medical school | Doctor of Medicine | 2004 |
University of Texas School of Public Health | masters | Master of Public Health | 2000 |
Personal Statement
Dr. Jimenez believes patient care is best done as team approach. Families are invaluable members of our care team. Compassionate and comprehensive care is what we strive to provide. A child deserves not just excellent medical care, but a holistic approach to health.
Teaching our learners, medical students or residents, is a passion shared by those in academic medicine. It is a privilege to help shape the future of our profession, not just by teaching, but my mentoring as well.
Dr. Jimenez's primary interests include child development, including learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and premature infant follow up.Her primary practice is located in the Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center in Pearland, TX. She works closely with physicians in training, while serving the needs of children and families in the Harris County Hospital District.
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Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Organization
Organization Name | Role |
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American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
Harris County Medical Society | Member |
Selected Publications
Strych U, Penland RL, Jimenez M, Krause KL, Benedik MJ. Characterization of the alanine racemases from two mycobacteria. FEMS MicrobiolLett. 2001 Mar 15;196(2):93-8.
Special Interest
Behavior, Breastfeeding, Developmental Delay, Infants/Newborns, Preterm infants, Sleep, Toddlers
Education
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Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
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Publications
Strych U, Penland RL, Jimenez M, Krause KL, Benedik MJ. Characterization of the alanine racemases from two mycobacteria. FEMS MicrobiolLett. 2001 Mar 15;196(2):93-8.