Paul F. Austin, MD, FAAP
- Urology
Division Chief, Pediatric Urology
The Clayton Endowed Chair in Urology
Professor of Surgery, Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine
Director of Pediatric Urology Basic Science Research Program, Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital
Phone:
832-822-2778
Medical Center
Phone:
832-227-2220
West Campus
Phone:
713-839-0164
Bellaire
Languages: English
Departments:
Office locations:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
8th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
18200 Katy Fwy
3rd Floor, Suite 340
Houston, TX 77094
6330 West Loop South, Suite 300
Suite 300
Bellaire, TX 77401
Get to know Paul F. Austin, MD, FAAP
Personal Statement
I believe that our care should strive to be a patient and family centered care that delivers the highest quality and cutting edge of urologic treatments.
Clinical Interests
Genitourinary reconstruction including hypospadias, neurogenic bladder, exstrophy, vesicoureteral reflux, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, undescended testicles, hernias and hydroceles.
Clinical Research:
1) Clinical trials investigating lower urinary tract function and dysfunction
2) Outcomes from complex genitourinary reconstruction
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University School of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatrics | 1999 |
| University of South Florida College of Medicine | Residency | General Surgery/Urology | 1997 |
| University of Kentucky College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1991 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Executive Board, Section on Urology (2012-2015) |
| American Association of Pediatric Urology | Executive Board, Scientific/Research Chairman (2016-2020) |
| International Children’s Continence Society | General Secretary (2012-2017) |
| NIH Study Committee (NIDDK), Urologic and Genitourinary Physiology and Pathophysiology (UGPP) | Study Section 2013-2014, 2016-2017 |
| Society of Pediatric Urology, American Urological Association | Executive Board (2011-2014) |
| Urology Care Foundation | Pediatric Health Committee (2015-2017) |
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Reviews
Research interests
Basic Science Research:
1) Investigation of the molecular mechanisms and pathways governing the renal and bladder response to obstructive uropathy.
2) Molecular therapeutics toward injury response within the urinary tract
3) Biomarkers with obstructive uropathy