Shannon DiCarlo, MD, FAAP, FAAN
- Neurology
Medical Director, Neurology Service (West Campus)
Medical Co-Director, Cerebral Palsy Clinic, Medical Campus
Associate Professor, Pediatric Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-5046
Languages: English
Departments:
Office locations:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
15400 Southwest Freeway
Suite 100, 200, 310
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Get to know Shannon DiCarlo, MD, FAAP, FAAN
Shannon DiCarlo, MD, FAAN, FAAP, is an associate professor of pediatric neurology who has worked at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston since 2014. Her clinical interests are in cerebral palsy as well as general pediatric neurology, with specific goals to expand access to care for patients throughout the greater Houston area and state of Texas through the role of Medical Director for Neurology at Texas Children’s West Campus.
Personal Statement
I am committed to provide comprehensive, compassionate care for a wide range of neurologic issues by empowering my patients and their families with knowledge about their diagnoses and treatment options and by collaborating on an appropriate and evidence-based plan.
Clinical Interests
Cerebral palsy, epilepsy, general neurology, headaches
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Pediatric Neurology | 2014 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2011 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2009 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Biology | 2005 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Pediatrics | Member |
| American Academy of Neurology | Fellow |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
| Child Neurology Society | Member |
Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
American Board of Pediatrics, FAAP designation
* 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.
Reviews
Emrick LT, DiCarlo SM. The Expanding Role of Genetics in Cerebral Palsy. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America 2020. Volume 31, issue 1.
Shannon DiCarlo, MD and Aloysia Schwabe, MD. (2018). Chapter 554: Cerebral Palsy and Static Encephalopathies. In Rudolph's Pediatrics (Vol. 23e). Ed. Mark W. Kline, MD.
Stowe RC, Pehlivan D, Frederich KE, Lopez MA, DiCarlo SM, Boerwinkle VL. Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis in Children: A report of Two Fatal Cases and Review of the Literature. Pediatric Neurology 2017 May;70:75-79. Epub 2017 Feb 22.
Messinger MM, Misra SN, Clark GD, DiCarlo SM. Evaluation of Safety in Exceeding Maximum Adult Doses of Commonly Used Second-Generation Antepileptic Drugs in Pediatric Patients. Journal for Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2017. Volume 22 no. 4.