Chelsea B. Vrana, MD
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Email: cbdaigna@texaschildrens.org
Phone:
832-824-4236
Phone:
832-822-4242
Clinic
Languages: English
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Chelsea B. Vrana, MD
Dr. Chelsea Vrana completed her pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship training in 2023 and she served as the 2022-2023 Chief Fellow for Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center. She is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Prior to entering medical school, Dr. Vrana first obtained a degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Subsequently, Dr. Vrana completed medical school at the University of Oklahoma and pediatric residency training at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital. Throughout her training, she has had the opportunity to provide care for many children with a wide variety of cancer and blood disorders.
Dedicated to the field, Dr. Vrana continues to focus on fighting childhood cancer and aims to improve the lives of the patients and families that she serves.
Her area of clinical interest is in childhood leukemia and she is a member of the Leukemia Team at Texas Children's Cancer Center.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology | 2023 |
| Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2020 |
| The University of Oklahoma | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2017 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science, Clinical Laboratory Sciences | 2013 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | Member |
| American Society of Hematology (ASH) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
| Children’s Oncology Group (COG) | Member |
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Honors and awards
- 2024
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Quality Award, Texas Children's Hospital, Cancer and Hematology Center
- 2022-2023
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Chief Fellow, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
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