Amira M. Said, MD
- Infectious Disease
Physician
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-824-4330
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
1102 Bates Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Amira M. Said, MD
Dr. Said is a physician who specializes in infectious diseases in children of all ages. She is an active member of the division with many clinical and teaching roles. She has a special interest in invasive fungal diseases in immunocompromised children and in nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Infectious Disease | 2024 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2021 |
| Florida International University | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2018 |
| North Carolina State University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Human Biology | 2014 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society | Member |
Board Certification
| Title |
|---|
| American Board of Pediatrics, FAAP |
Honors and awards
- 2022-2024
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Chief Fellow, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital
* 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.
Said, A., Afridi, F., Daignault, C., O’Farrell, C., Redell, M., Scheurer, M., Dailey Garnes, NJ., Gramatges, M., Dutta, A. Invasive Candidiasis in Pediatric Hematologic Malignancy: Increased Risk of Dissemination with Candida tropicalis. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, Jan 2025