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Texas Medical Center
Specialty
Critical Care, Anesthesiology
Phone: 832-826-6230
Address
6651 Main StreetMC E1420
MC E1420
Houston, TX 77030
Nirica Borges MD, FAAP, CMQ
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Critical Care | 2017 |
| UPMC | Residency | Pediatrics | 2013 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2010 |
About
I am committed to caring for critically ill children and their families. I believe in team-based care for
Clinical Interests:
Critically ill neonates and children with acquired or congenital heart disease
Research Interests:
Systematic Quality Improvement in Pediatric Critical Care
Application of Business Principles in Quality Improvement in Pediatric Critical Care
Developing models for delivery of Value-Driven, Cost-Effective Care
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Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
| Society for Critical Care Medicine | Member |
Selected Publications
Goldfarb J, Borges N, Gowans LK, Cohn D, Worley S, Li L, Yen-Lieberman B, Lach D, Danziger-Isakov L, Yee-Guardino S, Trunick C, Pellett PE. Absence of human herpesvirus 6B detection in association with illness in children undergoing cancer chemotherapy. J Med Virol 2016 Aug; 88 (8): 1427-37.
* 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.