Margarita Jimenez, MD, MPH, FAAP
- Pediatric Medicine

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Section of Academic General Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
713-512-8600
Languages: English, Spanish
Departments:
Texas Children's Pediatrics
Office location:
1901 Kirby Dr #109
Pearland, TX 77584
Get to know Margarita Jimenez, MD, MPH, FAAP
Dr. Jimenez believes patient care is best done as team approach. Families are invaluable members of our care team. Compassionate and comprehensive care is what we strive to provide. A child deserves not just excellent medical care, but a holistic approach to health.
Teaching our learners, medical students or residents, is a passion shared by those in academic medicine. It is a privilege to help shape the future of our profession, not just by teaching, but my mentoring as well.
Dr. Jimenez's primary interests include child development, including learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and premature infant follow up.Her primary practice is located in the Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center in Pearland, TX. She works closely with physicians in training, while serving the needs of children and families in the Harris County Hospital District.
Special Interests
- Behavior
- Breastfeeding
- Deveopmental Delay
- Infants/Newborns
- Preterm Infants
- Sleep
- Toddlers
Education
School | Education | Degree | Year |
---|---|---|---|
University of Texas Medical School at Houston | Residency | Pediatrics | 2008 |
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2004 |
University of Texas School of Public Health | Masters | Master of Public Health | 2000 |
Organizations
Organization Name | Role |
---|---|
American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
Harris County Medical Society | Member |
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
* 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.
Strych U, Penland RL, Jimenez M, Krause KL, Benedik MJ. Characterization of the alanine racemases from two mycobacteria. FEMS MicrobiolLett. 2001 Mar 15;196(2):93-8.
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