Joseph Y. Allen, MD, FAAP
- Emergency Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Departments:
Office location:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Joseph Y. Allen, MD, FAAP
Dr. Allen joined the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine in 2004. He received numerous awards in teaching and education and was promoted in 2013 to Associate Professor, non-tenure track. He has consistently performed at a very high level as measured by yearly reports of efficiency, billing, and quality of care metrics and was recognized for these efforts as an inaugural recipient of the Baylor College of Medicine Rising Star Award for Clinical Excellence in 2014.
From 2010-2020, he was medical director for pediatric emergency medicine in two of Texas Children’s hospitals in their initial opening phases: from 2010-2015 for the Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus Emergency Center and then from 2016-2020 at Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands Emergency Center. Each center now sees over 42,000 patients per year.
Since shifting back to the clinical focus in 2020 he has continued efforts to always deliver state-of-the-art quality of care to all children. He has co-written and updated multiple evidence-based TCH practice guidelines and continued teaching to a breadth of learners. He has also continued to publish in the field of pediatric emergency medicine.
Personal Statement
I have always strived to deliver state of the art quality of care to all children I treat. I continue to receive favorable comments on my skill and professionalism from colleagues, families and peers. I have co-written multiple evidence-based practice guidelines in system-wide use within Texas Children’s Hospital. I continue teaching to a breadth of learners and continue publishing to advance care in pediatric emergency medicine. I have also remained a highly productive clinician as well, helping bring Texas Children’s emergency services to an increasingly higher number of patients.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Emergency Medicine | 2004 |
| McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University | Residency | Pediatrics | 2001 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical School | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1998 |
| Brown University, Providence, RI | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts in Biology | 1994 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics: Currently certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics
Honors and awards
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Top Doctors, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Houstonia Magazine (2025, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2015)
- 2022
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Star award for Clinical Excellence, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2022
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Department of Pediatrics Most Outstanding Clinician Award, Texas Children's Hospital
- 2021
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Clover Award for Patient Safety, Texas Children's Hospital
- 2018
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Lead Tirelessly Award, Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands
- 2016
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Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Excellence in Leadership Award, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2014
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Rising Star Award, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2011
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Fulbright and Jaworski LLP Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching and Evaluation, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2010
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Department of Pediatrics, Most Outstanding Faculty Teacher of the Year, Texas Children's Hospital
- 2007
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Department of Pediatrics, Most Outstanding Faculty Teacher of the Year, Texas Children's Hospital
- 2006
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Excellence in Teaching as General Pediatric Ward Attending, Ben Taub General Hospital
- 2004
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Willis Wingert Award for Outstanding Pediatric Emergency Medicine Research by a Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
- 2003
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Emergiquiz Best Case Presentation in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics
- 1998
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Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
* 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.
Schultz, R, Amaral JZ, Bridges CS, Allen JY, Bih ES, Cruz AT, Gladstein AZ, Henkel EB, Kraus SJ, Smith BG, Wall Jr JC, Kan JH. Gartland Classification Concordance of Supracondylar Fractures amongst Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians, Radiologists, and Orthopedic Surgeons, Pediatric Radiology, 2024 Jun; 54(7):1180-1187
Allen, JY, Wingard JR, Dainiak N. Clinical Manifestations, Evaluation, and Diagnosis of Acute Radiation exposure. Up to Date Online, 2003-2023
Moffett BS, Allen J, Khichi M, McCann-Crosby B. Impact of Body Habitus on Outcomes of Pediatric Patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis, The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2021: 26 (2): 194–199
Perry A, Caviness C, Allen JY. Revisit Rates and Risk of Fever in Newborns Presenting to a Major Pediatric Emergency Department Pediatric Emergency Care, 2013: Jan 29(1):58-62
Ahmad F, Macias CM, Allen JY. The Use of Incentive Spirometry in Emergency Department Patients with Sickle Cell Disease to Reduce the Incidence of Acute Chest Syndrome, Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, 2011; Aug 33(6): 415-20
Allen JY, Macias CM. The Efficacy of Ketamine in the Management of Pediatric Emergency Patients who Present with Acute Severe Asthma, Annals of Emergency Medicine, July 2005; 46(1): 43-50
Allen JY, Matthews, LM. Radiation as a Weapon of Mass Destruction. Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2002; 3(4):248-56