Kristen S. Fisher, DO
- Neurology
Pediatric Neurologist and Neuroimmunologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology and Developmental Neuroscience, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-1750
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Kristen S. Fisher, DO
Dr. Kristen Fisher is a Pediatric Neurologist who specializes in treating children with neuroinflammatory conditions, particularly those with severe presentations in the critical care unit, including autoimmune encephalitis, demyelinating diseases, and diseases with immune dysregulation. Additionally, she cares for children with genetic disorders that can lead to neuroinflammation. She is invested in rare neuroinflammatory diseases in the neurocritical care and in ways to improve treatment protocols and clinical outcomes for these patients. Dr. Fisher frequently is present at conferences and meetings in the field of neuroinflammation, and she participates in national and international research efforts.
Personal Statement
I am a neurologist with a vested interest in the care of children with rare neuroinflammation and am working to improve the identification, care and outcomes of these patients. I strive to improve our understanding of these diseases through clinical research and clinical care. I believe that working in partnership with the patients and families as a team, we can help improve the care of patients with rare neuroinflammatory disease.
Clinical Interests
New onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE), febrile infection related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES), immune dysregulation
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Multiple Sclerosis Neuroimmunology | 2021 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities | 6021 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine | 2014 |
| Arizona State University | Bachelors | Bachelor | 2008 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Child Neurology Society | Member |
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology: Certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
* 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.
Fisher KS, Ankar A, Cokley J, Muscal E, Riviello JJ, Lai YC. Combined Systemic Immunotherapy and Intrathecal Dexamethasone in Febrile Infection Related Epilepsy Syndrome. Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, 2025 Feb 11. doi: 10.1002/acn3.70011. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39932904
Yarimi JM, Sandweiss AJ, Salazar KP, Massrey C, Ankar A, Muscal E, Lai YC, Cokley JA, Davila-Williams D, Shukla NM, Fisher KS. IT-DEX and B cell depletion in a child with anti-GAD 65 autoimmune encephalitis presenting as NORSE: A case report. Journal of Neuroimmunology, 2024 Oct 15;395:578430. doi: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2024.578430. Epub 2024 Aug 8. PMID: 39128431
Fisher KS, Illner A, Kannan V. Pediatric neuroinflammatory diseases in the intensive care unit. Seminars in Pediatric Neurology, 2024 Apr; 49:101118. doi: 10.1016/j.spen.2024.101118. Epub 2024 Feb 1. PMID: 38677797