Maria Pereira-Palacios, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Rheumatology, Baylor College of Medicine
Languages: English
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Get to know Maria Pereira-Palacios, MD
Personal Statement
As a pediatric rheumatologist, I am dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and youth with autoimmune conditions and rheumatic disorders through awareness, education, support, and research. I strive to provide exceptional and compassionate care for patients using the strengths of a collaborative team and evidence-based medicine. I work together with families to offer the best care plan for the kids.
Clinical Interests:
Quality-improvement initiatives and community-based care.
Research Interests:
Systemic lupus erythematosus and juvenile idiopathic arthritis
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* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Pereira M, Muscal E, Eldin K, Hicks MJ, Sagcal-Gironella AC, DeGuzman M, Wenderfer S. Clinical Presentation and Outcomes of Childhood-onset Membranous Lupus Nephritis. Pediatr Nephrol (2017) 32:2283.
Hensch L, Kostousov V, Bruzdoski K, Losos M, Pereira M, de Guzman M, Hui S, Teruya J. Does Rotational Thromboelastometry Accurately Predict Coagulation Status in Patients with Lupus Anticoagulant? Int J Lab Hematol 2018:00:1-6.
Pereira M, Healy CM, Mohila C, Marcus M. An unusual case of juvenile polymyositis triggered by Bartonella henselae infection. American Journal of Medical Case Reports Vol. 6, No.4, 2018, pp 72-74.