Elyse Fowler, MSN, BS, APRN, FNP-BC, CWS, CCRN

Elyse Fowler is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with the Wound Care Team at Texas Children’s. In this role, she provides specialized care for patients with advanced and complex wounds in the inpatient setting.

With a strong background in critical care and pediatric nursing, Elyse has consistently demonstrated leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills in diverse health care environments. As a former critical care registered nurse at top pediatric institutions, she combines clinical expertise with a deep commitment to patient- and family-centered care. Her holistic, evidence-based approach prioritizes both medical management and the well-being of her patients and their families.

Beyond her clinical practice, Elyse has contributed to medical research, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals. Her background in research underscores her dedication to advancing health care knowledge and integrating the latest evidence-based practices into patient care.

Personal Statement

As a health care provider, my mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care by fostering a safe and trusting provider-patient relationship. I am passionate about patient education, empowering individuals to understand their diagnoses and make informed decisions that optimize their health outcomes. My approach to care is holistic, recognizing and addressing the various factors that contribute to a patient’s well-being. I strive to collaborate closely with patients and their families, creating a true partnership that supports healing and promotes long-term wellness.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy traveling, camping and hiking with my husband and our dog, embracing the outdoors as a way to recharge and stay active.

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2025

Department of Surgery APP Rising Star Award, 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.

Rogers, S. L., Rankin-Gee, E., Risbud, R. M., Porter, B. E., & Marsh, E. D. (2018). Normal Development of the Perineuronal Net in Humans; In Patients with and without Epilepsy. Neuroscience, 384, 350–360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2018.05.039

Dubey, D., McRae, P. A., Rankin-Gee, E. K., Baranov, E., Wandrey, L., Rogers, S., & Porter, B. E. (2017). Increased metalloproteinase activity in the hippocampus following status epilepticus. Epilepsy Research, 132, 50–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2017.02.021

Rankin-Gee, E. K., McRae, P. A., Baranov, E., Rogers, S., Wandrey, L., & Porter, B. E. (2015). Perineuronal Net Degradation in Epilepsy. Epilepsia, 56(7), 1124–1133. https://doi.org/10.1111/epi.13026

Mendus, D., Rankin-Gee, E. K., Mustapha, M., & Porter, B. E. (2015). Increased sensitivity to kindling in mice lacking TSP1. Neuroscience, 305, 302–308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2015.07.075

Minkovsky, A., Sahakyan, A., Rankin-Gee, E., Bonora, G., Patel, S., & Plath, K. (2014). The Mbd1-Atf7ip-Setdb1 pathway contributes to the maintenance of X chromosome inactivation. Epigenetics & Chromatin, 7, 12. https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-8935-7-12