Alfonso Hoyos-Martinez, MD, FAAP
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
Pediatric Endocrinologist
Director of Operations, Thyroid Board
Endocrine Neoplasia and Thyroid Disorder Lead
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-3670
Medical Center
Phone:
832-227-1370
West Campus
Phone:
832-822-3780
(Direct)
Languages: English, Spanish
Office locations:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
Get to know Alfonso Hoyos-Martinez, MD, FAAP
Dr. Hoyos-Martinez is a pediatric endocrinologist who specialized in the fields of endocrine effects of cancer, and thyroid and neuroendocrinology disorders. He is devoted to providing the highest stands of clinical care and maintains active in clinical research, quality improvement and teaching.
Personal Statement
I joined the Texas Children's Hospital Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes in September 2021 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the same institution. I have a diverse background and training, and I am committed to providing high-quality care to patients and families using a multi-disciplinary approach. I have a great interest in the areas of neuroendocrinology, thyroid, and endocrine effects of cancer and its treatment, especially oncofertility. This is where I have focused my research, clinical and quality improvement efforts; allowing me to provide patient care at highest standard, developing guidelines and optimizing best practices. My goal is to continue to work in these arenas, striving to advance the field of pediatric endocrinology, and provide the best care possible for patients and families.
Clinical Interests
Endocrine effects of cancer, neuroendocrine disorders, thyroid disorders and cancer, endocrine tumors
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Endocrinology | 2021 |
| Nicklaus Children’s Hospital | Residency | Pediatrics | 2018 |
| Universidad del Rosario | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2013 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| Endocrine Society | Member |
| Oncofertility Consortium | Member |
| Pediatric Endocrine Society | Member |
Board Certification
| Title |
|---|
| Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics, FAAP |
Awards
2025, 2026 - TopDoc Award, Houstonia Magazine
2026 - Early Career Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Baylor College of Medicine. Demonstrated clinical excellence and expertise, consistently high quality of patient care, professionalism and communication, leadership potential, ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students and administrators, and continuous service to the Baylor community. Houston, TX
2018-2019 - Annual Fellow Educational Award: Achievement in the pediatric endocrinology in-training examination
2018-2019 - Annual Fellow Educational Award: Excellence in teaching Baylor residents in pediatric endocrinology
* 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.
Research interests
Endocrine effects of cancer and its treatment, neuroendocrinology, thyroid disorders
Hoyos-Martinez, A, Scheurer, ME, Allen-Rhoades, W, Okcu, MF, Horne, VE. Leuprolide Therapy Helps in the Preservation of Ovarian Reserve in Female Adolescents undergoing Gonadotoxic Treatment. Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology. 2023. Mar 28. Online ahead of print. 36976803
Miyake CY, Burrage L, Glinton K, Houck K, Hoyos-Martinez A, Graham B, Yang Y, Rawls-Castillo B, Scaglia F, Soler-Alfonso C, Lalani SR. TANGO2 Deficiency. 2018; Jan 25 [updated 2023 Mar 9]. In: Adam MP, Mirzaa GM, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Bean LJH, Gripp KW, Amemiya A, editors. GeneReviews® [Internet]. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993–2023. PMID: 29369572
Vakharia, M, Pehlivan, D, Hoyos-Martinez, A, Glaze, DG, Tosur, M. New-Onset Diabetes Presenting with Hyperosmolar Hyper glycemic State in a Lean Adolescent with Atypical Rett Syndrome Using Antipsychotics. Clinical Diabetes. 2022 Fall;40(4):503-07
Hoyos-Martinez A, Horne VE, Wood AC, Shah V. Prevalence of Adrenal Insufficiency and Glucocorticoid Use in PediatricPseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2021. 41(4):e451-57.
Hoyos-Martinez, A, Hicks, K, Patel, T and Bell, J. A Pediatric Case of Abrup-Onset, Autoantibody-Negative Diabetes with Marked Insulin Resistance Concomitant with COVID-19. Clinical Diabetes. 2021. 39(3):333-36
Hoyos-Martinez A, Hoyos LR, Putra M, Armstrong AA, Rambhatla A, Allen-Rhoades W, Brennan K. Availability of Fertility Preservation Information on the Websites of U.S. News and World Report Top-Ranked Pediatric Cancer Programs. Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology. 2021. 10(1):66-70. doi: 10.1089/jayao.2020.0003
Woodruff TK, Ataman-Millhouse L, Acharya KS, Almeida-Santos T, Anazodo A, Anderson RA, Appiah L, Bader J, Becktell K, Brannigan RE, Breech L, Bourlon MT, Bumbuliene Ž, Burns K, Campo-Engelstein L, Campos JR, Centola GM, Chehin MB, Chen D, De Vos M, Duncan FE, El-Damen A, Fair D, Famuyiwa Y, Fechner PY, Fontoura P, Frias O, Gerkowicz SA, Ginsberg J, Gracia CR, Goldman K, Gomez-Lobo V, Hazelrigg B, Hsieh MH, Hoyos LR, Hoyos-Martinez A, et al. A View from the past into our collective future: the oncofertility consortium vision statement. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 2021. Jan;38(1):3-15. doi: 10.1007/s10815-020-01983-4.