Amit Thakral, MD, MBA
- Rheumatology
Phone:
832-824-1319
Main Campus
Phone:
832-227-2280
West Campus
Phone:
281-469-4688
Cy-Fair
Languages: English
Departments:
Office locations:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
11th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
11777 FM 1960 West
Houston, TX 77065
Get to know Amit Thakral, MD, MBA
As a pediatric rheumatologist, Dr. Thakral is dedicated to providing compassionate care to children and their families. He earned his medical degree from St. Matthew’s University in the Grand Cayman Islands, followed by residency training in pediatrics at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Philadelphia. He then completed a three-year fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Northwestern University/Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. He also obtained an MBA with an emphasis in health care administration from Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dr. Thakral has broad experience in pediatric rheumatic diseases and enjoys seeing patients with all types of autoimmune conditions. He has a particular interest in increasing access to care and strives to find ways to improve patient care while also increasing clinical efficiency. As a native Houstonian, he is proud to provide care to patients and families in his hometown.
Clinical Interests
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University | Fellowship | Pediatric Rheumatology | 2017 |
| Crozer Chester Medical Center | Residency | Pediatrics | 2014 |
| Davenport University | Masters | Master of Business Administration - Healthcare | 2010 |
| St. Matthew's University - Grand Cayman | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2008 |
| Houston Baptist University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Biology; Bachelor of Business Administration | 2003 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| American College of Rheumatology | Member |
| Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance | Member |
| American Association for Physician Leadership | Member |
* 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
Process improvement, clinical efficiency, cost studies, education
Thakral A and Klein-Gitelman MS. An update on treatment and management of pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus. Rheumatology and Therapy 2016, Springer
Thakral A, Pinto D, Miller M, Curran ML, Klein-Gitelman M, French DD. Direct Healthcare Costs Associated with Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis at a Single Center. International Journal of Rheumatology. 2020 Sep 1;2020:5640425. doi: 10.1155/2020/5640425. PMID: 32952562; PMCID: PMC7482013.
Villacis S, Thakral A, Shah P. IgA Vasculitis in Children: Beyond the Rash. The Journal of Urgent Care Medicine, 2021
Thakral P, McGlamry K, Thakral A. Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy- a purpuric rash in a 6 month old infant. Journal of Investigative Medicine, 2021
Villacis S, Thakral A. Pituitary Sarcoidosis in a patient successfully treated with adalimumab and methotrexate. Journal of Investigative Medicine, 2021
Villacis S, Hashemi S, Nelson M, Thakral A, Prahalad S et al. Giant Coronary Aneurysms in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection. Journal of American College of Cardiology, 2021