YoungNa J. Lee-Kim, MD, MEd
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
Fellowship Director, Cancer and Hematology Center
Director, Professional Education and Career Development Division, Cancer and Hematology Center
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Office locations:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know YoungNa J. Lee-Kim, MD, MEd
Dr. YoungNa Lee-Kim is Director of the Fellowship Program in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center.
She is a clinical member of the Hematology Center and the Hemostasis and Thrombosis team, and sees patients in the Hemophilia Treatment Center. Dr. Lee-Kim's specialties include: general hematology, hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, platelet disorders, rare bleeding disorders, and thrombosis.
Previously, Dr. Lee-Kim worked in the laboratory of Dr. Paul Bray, studying platelet physiology and the interaction between platelets and hormones. Her research interests include: bleeding disorders, hypercoagulable states, thrombosis management, and medical education, and quality improvement.
Dr. Lee-Kim is a member of the steering committee for the Texas Children’s Hospital Fellows College, an institutional core curriculum for all pediatric subspecialty fellows. She is also a member of the ASPHO Training Committee. She has served on the editorial boards for the American Academy of Pediatrics PREP Subspecialties for Hematology-Oncology and PREP-Self Assessments.
Clinical Interests
Congenital bleeding disorders, Hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, Thrombocytopenia, Pediatric Hematology
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Masters | Master of Education | 2020 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology/Oncology | 2005 |
| University of Chicago Hospitals | Residency | Pediatrics | 2001 |
| Mount Sinai School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1998 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) | Member, Standing Panel for Accreditation Appeals |
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Society of Hematology (ASH) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
| Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) | Member, Executive Committee |
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics-Hematology/Oncology
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Research interests
Platelet physiology, Interaction between platelets and hormones, Medical Education
