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Department
LocationWest Campus
Specialty Care
Specialty
Neurology
Phone: 832-822-1750 (West Campus) | 281-494-7010 (Sugar Land)
Address
Texas Children's Hospital - West Campus
18200 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77094
Texas Children's Specialty Care Sugar Land
15400 Southwest Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Thara R. Bala, MD, MHA
Assistant Professor
Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Health Science Center/McGovern Medical School—Houston | Fellowship | Child Neurology | 2016 |
| University of Houston – Clear Lake | Masters | Masters in Healthcare Administration | 2013 |
| Louisiana State University | Residency | Pediatrics | 2011 |
| St. George’s University School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2008 |
About
I believe that quality of care and positive health outcomes are of the utmost importance when it comes to the evaluation and management of our children. I strive to build compassionate relationships with my patients and their families and to actively seek their input when creating a diagnostic and treatment plan suitable to an individual child. Education and anticipatory guidance play a critical role in management of many chronic neurological conditions, and it should be part of every patient visit. By ensuring an open and honest dialogue with my patients and their families, I hope to provide high quality care and to promote optimal health outcomes for my patients.
Clinical Interests:
General Pediatric Neurology; Epilepsy, Tics/Tourette Syndrome, Headaches, Concussion, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delay
Research Interests:
Quality Improvement in Health Care
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Neurology | Member |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
| American Headache Society | Member |
| Child Neurology Society | Member |
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