Tracy Patel, MD
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
Medical Director, Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, West Campus
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-227-1370
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
Get to know Tracy Patel, MD
Personal Statement
My clinical interests include:management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease, disorders of growth and puberty, Turner syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome. I strive to empower families to be active in the care and management of their children.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Endocrinology | 2010 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center | Residency | Pediatrics | 2007 |
| SABA University School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2004 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| Pediatric Endocrine Society | Associate Member |
| The Endocrine Society | Member |
Honors and awards
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2026 - Best of the Southwest, Texas Children's Hospital
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2026 - Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Scholar Award, Baylor College of Medicine
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2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 - TopDoc Award, Houstonia Magazine
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2023 - Power of Professionalism (POP) Award, Baylor College of Medicine
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2019 - Star Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Baylor College of Medicine
* 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.
Reviews
Bercaw-Pratt JL*, Moorjani TP*, Santos XM, Karaviti L, Kietrich JE. Diagnosis and management of precocious puberty in atypical presentations of McCune-Albright syndrome: a case series review. Journal ofPediatric andAdolescent Gynecology 2012, Feb; 25(1):e9-e13. Epub 2011 Nov 3. * equal contribution by authors.