Kirby Davis Deshotels, MD
- Critical Care
Pediatric Intensivist
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care Medicine
Phone:
832-826-6230
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
6651 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Kirby Davis Deshotels, MD
Dr. Deshotels is a board-certified Pediatric Intensivist with specialized training in extracorporeal life support. She cares for critically ill children across all pediatric ICU cohorts and plays an active role in the management of patients requiring ECMO support.
Personal Statement
I am committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to critically ill children and their families. I believe the best outcomes arise from a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach and aim to foster teamwork in every aspect of patient care. It is truly a privilege to support patients and their families during their most challenging moments.
Clinical Interests
Pediatric ECMO, septic shock, medical education
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | ECLS | 2024 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Critical Care | 2023 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2019 |
| Louisiana State University & Health Science Center | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2016 |
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Honors and awards
- 2019-2020
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Pediatric Chief Resident, Texas Children's Hospital
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Young AC, Ruth A, Ginn L, Sethi L, Hellsten M, Deshotels K, Pande CK, Borges NM, Wang E, Mummert K, Hill S, Bryant T, Brown G, Puri K. Positive impact of an inpatient early childhood literacy programme on literacy practices and family experience in a paediatric heart centre. Cardiology in the Young, 2024 Nov;34(11):2370-2376. doi: 10.1017/S1047951124026702. Epub 2024 Oct 23. PMID: 39438775
Naeem B, Ayub A, Coss-Bu J, Mian MUM, Hernaez R, Fogarty TP, Deshotels K, Kennedy C, Goss J, Desai MS. Postoperative outcomes of acute-on-chronic liver failure in infants and children with biliary atresia. Pediatric Transplantation, 2024 May;28(3):e14736. doi: 10.1111/petr.14736. PMID: 38602219