Faria A. Pereira, MD
- Emergency Medicine
Director of Sedation and Analgesia, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics - Emergency Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-824-5497
Languages: English, Spanish
Departments:
Office location:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Faria A. Pereira, MD
Dr. Pereira's research interests are focused procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) and medical emergency preparedness in the pediatric office setting. In the area of PSA, Dr. Pereira is designing a research project to determine the efficacy of Zofran in decreasing vomiting associated with ketamine. In addition, as a member of the Sedation Oversight Committee, Dr. Pereira has worked on revising the minimal and moderate sedation policies. In the area of medical emergency preparedness in the pediatric office setting, Dr. Pereira has developed a training program for Texas Children's Pediatric Associates (TCPA) to improve preparedness for office emergencies.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's Hospital | Fellowship | Pediatric Emergency Medicine | 2002 |
| Mount Sinai School of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 1999 |
| Mount Sinai School of Medicine | Internship | Pediatrics | 1997 |
| New York University Medical Center | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1996 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
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