Vania J. Singleterry, MD
- Emergency Medicine
Attending Physician
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics - Emergency Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-824-1000
Medical Center and West Campus
Phone:
936-267-5000
Woodlands
Languages: English
Departments:
Office locations:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
17600 Interstate 45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Get to know Vania J. Singleterry, MD
Dr. Singleterry is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician practicing at Texas Children's Hospital Texas Medical Center, West Campus and Woodlands Children's Emergency Center sites. Her academic interests include health equity and advocacy, with a focus on addressing health disparities affecting underrepresented minority communities. Dr. Singleterry is an active member of both national and local health equity committees and has previously served on accreditation councils for graduate medical education. Through her work, she advances initiatives in medical education and quality improvement to promote equitable healthcare outcomes.
Personal Statement
My philosophy in life is to live each day as the best version of myself, embracing lessons from the past and holding onto the promise of a brighter future. I lead my life with purpose, guided by passions that have shaped my journey. These passions have afforded me opportunities to play collegiate sports, explore other countries, and build a strong sense of community – a value deeply rooted in my large Afro-Caribbean family. We celebrate life through shared stories, food, laughter, and vibrant gatherings filled with music and artistic expression.
As someone from an underrepresented background, I am committed to providing the same level of compassionate care to my patients that I would want for my own loved ones. I am equally dedicated to empowering the next generation of physicians to do the same. Inspired by the words of Nelson Mandela, “Health cannot be a question of income; it is a fundamental human right,” I strive to ensure that everyone has access to high-quality, equitable, and evidence-based care. By doing so, I hope to help others discover their passions and purpose—the fuel that drives meaningful change for a better tomorrow.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCSF Children's Hospital of Oakland | Fellowship | Pediatric Emergency Medicine | 2024 |
| Stanford University Medical Center | Residency | Pediatrics | 2021 |
| Meharry Medical College School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2018 |
| University of San Francisco | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science Kinesiology | 2012 |
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics, board eligible in pediatric emergency medicine
Honors and awards
- 2019
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LEAD Scholar, Stanford Medicine Leadership EducTion in Advancing Diversity Program
* 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.
Research interests
· Utilization of quality improvement strategies in health equity initiatives and disparities in pediatric emergency care
· Implications of healthy equity curriculum in graduate medical education
Eakin, M.K., Singleterry, V., Wang, E., Brown, I., Saynina, O., Walker, R. Effects of California’s New Patient Homelessness Screening and Discharge Care Law in an Emergency Department. Cureus. (2023). DOI 10.7759/CUREUS.35534. Feb 23, 2023