Andres Jimenez Gomez, MD
- Neurology
Physician, Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Senior Faculty, Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-1750
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Departments:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Andres Jimenez Gomez, MD
Dr. Jimenez Gomez is a pediatric neurologist and developmental neurologist specializing in the lifelong care of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr Jimenez Gomez's clinical expertise is in the diagnosis and treatment of complex behavior and developmental changes in individuals with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. His research area covers the better understanding the lifelong trajectories and the global landscape of these conditions.
He is a frequent presenter in different meetings in the field and is very active in global health, predominantly through advocacy and education endeavors to support colleagues and patients/families abroad in gaining better understanding and providing the best locally available care options.
Personal Statement
I am a developmental neurologist seeking to advance lifelong care for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, including developmental and epileptic encephalopathies, with a focus on transition-to-adulthood.
I try to approach my patients and their families in a manner that understands and identifies their needs beyond only caring for a primary “concern,” but instead addresses their care holistically and seeks to advance beyond the absence of illness into an idea of wellness and quality of life. I am deeply committed to understanding differences in care across systems and providing high-quality and sustainable care.
I enjoy reading and listening to podcasts, especially about contemporary application of philosophy, new science and paradigms on how our mind and body works, and classic literature. I also avidly jump rope.
Clinical Interests
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies, transition to adulthood, gut-brain interactions
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities | 2019 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Residency | Pediatrics | 2016 |
| Pontificia Universidad Javeriana-Colombia | MBBS | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | 2010 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Neurology | Member |
| American Epilepsy Society | Member |
| Child Neurology Society | Member |
| European Paediatric Neurology Society | Member |
| Society for Pediatric Research | Junior Member |
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Special Certificate in Child Neurology
Honors and awards
- 2024
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Diversity Leadership Program, American Academy of Neurology
- 2017
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Minority Research Scholars Program, Child Neurology Society
- 2015
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Doctor Congeniality, Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- 2010
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Top Patient Care and Community Service, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia
* 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
Understanding the global landscape of developmental and epileptic encephalopathies, including non-epilepsy symptomatology, and care variations
Srivastava S, Sahin M, Buxbaum JD, Berry-Kravis E, Soorya LV, Thurm A, et al. Updated consensus guidelines on the management of Phelan-McDermid syndrome. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 2023 Aug;191(8):2015-2044
Jimenez-Gomez, A., Niu, S., Andujar-Perez, F. et al. Phenotypic characterization of individuals with SYNGAP1 pathogenic variants reveals a potential correlation between posterior dominant rhythm and developmental progression. Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders 11, 18, 2019
Davidson EA, Holingue C, Jimenez-Gomez A, Dallman JE, Moshiree B. Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Genetically Defined Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Seminars in Neurology, 2023 Aug;43(4):645-660
Jimenez-Gomez A, Fisher KS, Zhang KX, Liu C, Sun Q, Shah VS. Longitudinal neurological analysis of moderate and severe pediatric cerebral visual impairment. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2022 Aug 16;16:772353
Lee R, Jimenez Gomez A, Chapter 44 - Management in low-resource settings, Editor(s): Fatima Y. Ismail, Pasquale J. Accardo, Bruce K. Shapiro. Capute and Accardo' s Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in Infancy and Childhood (Fourth Edition), Academic Press, 2025, Pages 937-948, ISBN 9780128240601
Jimenez-Gomez, A., Higgins, S. The Body and Mind of the School-Age Child. In: Maldonado-Duran, J.M., Jimenez-Gomez, A., Saxena, K. (eds). Handbook of Mind/Body Integration in Child and Adolescent Development. 2023. Springer, Cha