Choladda V. Curry, MD
- Pathology
Medical Director, Hematology and Flow Cytometry, Texas Children's Hospital
Professor, Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine
Languages: English, Thai
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Get to know Choladda V. Curry, MD
Dr. Choladda Curry provides clinical expertise in pathologic examination of blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples of children with suspected hematopoietic disorders including leukemias, lymphomas, and bone marrow failure syndromes.
Her primary research focus is immunophenotypic characteristics of rare pediatric hematologic malignancies such as pediatric EBV-related T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders, and mature aggressive B-cell lymphomas.
Board Certifications
American Board of Pathology, AP/CP
American Board of Pathology, Subspecialty, Hematology
American Board of Pathology, Subspecialty Cytopathology
Personal Statement
I am committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care through careful diagnostic evaluation, clear communication, and close collaboration with clinical teams. In my practice, I place strong emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and the deliberate integration of pathologic findings with flow cytometric and clinical data to support timely, meaningful patient care. As Medical Director of the Flow Cytometry and Hematology laboratories, I am responsible for test validation, quality oversight, and appropriate utilization, with the goal of delivering diagnostic information that is precise, clinically actionable, and responsive to the needs of patients and treating physicians.
Teaching and mentorship are central to my professional philosophy. I work closely with residents, fellows, medical students, and medical technologists, emphasizing a practical, case-based approach that reinforces diagnostic reasoning, quality awareness, and accountability. I value education that strengthens not only individual expertise but also laboratory performance and patient safety. My academic work is tightly linked to clinical practice, with scholarly efforts driven by questions that emerge from daily diagnostic work in hematopathology and laboratory medicine.
Clinical Interests
Pediatric hematologic malignancies, flow cytometry evaluation of leukemia/lymphoma
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Fellowship | Hematopathology | 2009 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Cytopathology | 2008 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Fellowship | Hematopathology | 2007 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Anatomic & Clinical Pathology | 2006 |
| Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine, First Class Honors | 1999 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Society for Hematology (ASH) | Fellow |
| College of American Pathologists (CAP) | Fellow |
| Society for Hematopathology (SH) | Member |
| United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) | Member |
Honors and awards
- 2024
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Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award, Teaching and Evaluation Category, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2023
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O’Neal Spjut Faculty Publications Award, Department of Pathology & Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2016
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Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award, Teaching and Evaluation Category (in recognition of sustained, exemplary educational contributions to Baylor College of Medicine)
* 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.
CV Curry. Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) In: EB Staros, ed. Emedicine/Medscape References, Clinical Procedures, Laboratory Medicine Section, Apr 16, 2012. Retrieved from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2085770-overview.