Jeffrey R. Starke, MD
- Infectious Disease
Infection Control Officer
Phone:
832-824-4330
Languages: English
Departments:
Office locations:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Jeffrey R. Starke, MD
Dr. Starke is an internationally recognized expert in the management of childhood tuberculosis and mycobacteria infections. He has served as the Director of the Children's Tuberculosis Clinic for almost 30 years. He has participated in the writing of numerous clinical guidelines for the City of Houston, State of Texas, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Thoracic Society, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, and the World Health Organization. He has conducted and published research studies on various aspects of the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of childhood tuberculosis, and has delivered his findings in hundreds of regional, national and international talks, as well as over 100 papers and 30 chapters. He also attends on the infectious disease service at Texas Children's Hospital, and has served as the TCH Infection Control Officer for over 20 years. Dr. Starke also is active in medical education and has won several department and college-wide teaching awards.
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