Kartik Pillutla, MD, FAAP
- Kidney (Renal)
Medical Director of Renal Service
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
737-229-3505
Languages: English
Departments:
Office locations:
9835 North Lake Creek Parkway
Austin, TX 78717
8611 N. Mopac Expressway, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78759
Get to know Kartik Pillutla, MD, FAAP
I am deeply committed to providing the best care for patients and families through collaboration with patients, families and all members of the health care team. I am from California originally and have lived in Austin with my family for more than a decade.
Dr. Pillutla is dedicated to providing the highest level of patient and family-centered, evidence-based care to children and adolescents with hypertension and all types of kidney disease. Prior to joining Texas Children's, Dr. Pillutla was an attending physician at Dell Children's Medical Center and held leadership roles in clinical and medical education programs.
Dr. Pillutla is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology, and in General Pediatrics.
Clinical Interests
Chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplantation
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC San Francisco | Fellowship | Pediatric Nephrology | 2012 |
| Harbor-UCLA Medical Center | Residency | Pediatric Residency | 2009 |
| Northwestern University | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2006 |
| University of California at Berkeley | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology | 2001 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Nephrology | Member |
| American Society of Transplantation | Member |
Honors and awards
- 2021-2024
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Top Doctor, Austin Monthly Magazine
- 2019
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Excellence in Teaching Award, UT Dell Medical School Academy of Distinguished Educators
- 2012
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Outstanding Fellow in Teaching Residents, UC San Francisco
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