Suratha Elango, MD, MSHP, FAAP
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Languages: English
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Get to know Suratha Elango, MD, MSHP, FAAP
Personal Statement
Dr. Elango is a primary care pediatrician who is passionate about improving the health and well-being of vulnerable children and families through cross-sector initiatives utilizing systems and design thinking. She is currently focused on a place-based capacity building initiative to achieve health equity in the East Harris County region, as well as expanding the role of pediatric practices. Dr. Elango works clinically at the Center for Children and Women Southwest.
Clinical Interests:
Prevention, underserved populations
Research Interests:
Social determinants of health, systems and design thinking
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Publications
Elango S, Szymczak JE, Bennett IM, Beidas RS, Werner RM. Changing Antibiotic Prescribing in a Primary Care Network: The Role of Readiness to Change and Group Dynamics in Success. Am J Med Qual 2018 Mar/Apr;33(2):154-161.