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Department
LocationTexas Medical Center
West Campus
Specialty
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Phone: 832-822-5447 (Main) | 832-227-1000 (West)
Fax: 832-825-0341
Address
Texas Children's Hospital - West Campus
18200 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77094
Texas Children's Hospital - Main Campus
Feigin Center
1102 Bates Avenue, Suite 1860
Houston, TX 77030
Marina Masciale, MD, MPH, FAAP
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT School of Public Health | Masters | Master of Public Health | 2021 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Hospital Medicine | 2020 |
| Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2018 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2015 |
| Rice University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts | 2011 |
About
I am a board certified pediatrician specializing in the care of hospitalized children. I have the best job in the world and feel privileged to come to work and take care of patients every day. I have a passion for care of the underserved and social determinants of health. My research is focused on identifying and mitigating barriers in access to care among children from immigrant families.
Clinical Interests:
Pediatric hospital medicine
Research Interests:
Social determinants of health, health disparities, access to care, immigrant health, healthcare provider wellness
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member, Section on Hospital Medicine |
| Texas Children’s Program for Immigrant and Refugee Child Health (PIRCH) | Member |
| Texas Pediatric Society | Member |
Selected Publications
Shah MI, Carey JM, Rapp SE, Masciale M, Alcanter WB, Mondragon JA, Camp EA, Prater SJ, Doughty CB. Impact of High-Fidelity Pediatric Simulation on Paramedic Seizure Management. Prehosp Emerg Care 2016;20(4):499-507. doi:10.3109/10903127.2016.1139217.
Masciale M, Lopez MA, Yu X, Domínguez J, Fredricks K, Haq H, Raphael JL, Bocchini C. Public Benefit Use and Social Needs in Hospitalized Children With Undocumented Parents. Pediatrics 2021 Jun 10:e2020021113. doi: 10.1542/peds.2020-021113. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34112659.
Masciale M, Dongarwar D, Salihu HM. Predictors of Prolonged Length of Stay in Suicidal Children Transferred to Psychiatric Facilities. Hosp Pediatr 2021 Apr;11(4):366-373. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2020-001230. PMID: 33782014.
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha - 2020
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