Keila N. Lopez, MD, MPH
- Cardiology
Director of Transition Medicine, Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-824-3278
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Departments:
Office location:
6651 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Keila N. Lopez, MD, MPH
Dr. Lopez's principal areas of interest are in cardiovascular imaging and healthcare disparities. Following her pediatric residency, she completed an MPH at the Harvard School of Public Health with an emphasis on Healthcare management and Minority health policy. Following her public health degree she completed a pediatric cardiology fellowship and has completed her training in advanced imaging, including transesophageal and fetal echocardiography.
Dr. Lopez's research interests focus on identifying healthcare disparities among minority and underserved children, particularly as they pertain to the field of pediatric cardiology. She is currently working with the Texas Department of State Health Services on population-based epidemiologic projects to better understand congenital heart disease patients in the state of Texas. She is also working on developing educational programs for low-literacy/low-English proficiency parents of children with complex congenital heart disease as well as educational programs for pediatricians and pediatric cardiologists to improve oral health screening and access to care. She seeks to further investigate cost-effectiveness of various cardiac imaging modalities and access to prenatal fetal echocardiography for underserved populations.
Dr. Lopez seeks to incorporate cardiology, public health, and minority health policy in order to develop research initiatives that directly inform health policy and improve the health care of minorities and underserved populations. She hopes to identify strategies to prevent the occurrence of CHD and to enhance and prolong the lives of those with CHD through surveillance, population-based research, education, health promotion, advocacy, and policy development.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Cardiology | 2011 |
| Harvard School of Public Health | Masters | Health Management and Policy | 2008 |
| University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital | Residency | Pediatrics | 2007 |
| Rocky Mountain College | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2003 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2003 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Heart Association | Member |
| Congenital Heart Public Health Consortium | Co-chair, Screening Committee; Member, Awareness committee |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| American College of Cardiology | Member |
| Texas Oral Health Coalition | Member |
Awards
Dr. Keila Lopez, Director of Transition Medicine at Texas Children's Heart Center, was recently named one of the top Latino Leaders for the National Diversity Council. The National Latino Leaders Award highlights individuals who have achieved success in their careers while paving the way for other Latinos to advance in the corporate arena. Learn more: https://ndc-clwe.org/events/latino-leadership-conference/awards/top-latino-leaders/.
* 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.
Lopez KN and Knudson JD. Obesity: From the Agricultural Revolution to the Contemporary Pediatric Epidemic. Congenital Heart Disease 2012 Feb 3. [Epub ahead of print].