Leah Hedge, MSN, CPNP-AC
- General Surgery
Surgical Hospitalist
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Phone:
832-227-2250
Languages: English
Office location:
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
Get to know Leah Hedge, MSN, CPNP-AC
Leah Hedge is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. She joined Texas Children's in 1997 as an RN and the Surgical Hospitalist Team as a Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in 2022. She currently works with the otolaryngology service caring for patients in the emergency department, pre- and post-operatively as well as on the inpatient units.
Personal Statement
I am committed to providing high quality, evidenced-based care with safety at the forefront of my decision making. I believe that quality care requires family collaboration to provide an individualized approach to the health goals of children and families.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at El Paso | Masters | Master of Science in Nursing - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care | 2019 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 2016 |
| San Jacinto College | Associates | Associate degree in Nursing | 1997 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) | Member |
| Texas Nurse Practitioners | Member |
Board Certification
| Title |
|---|
| Pediatric National Certification Board |
Honors and awards
- 2025
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System wide APP of the Quarter, Texas Children’s Hospital
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Research interests
Post T&A pain management