UTMB Department of Pediatrics

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Pediatric Inpatient & Emergency Care

Clear Lake Campus Hospital

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Adult and Child Travel Clinic

Galveston and League City locations available
For consults, call (409) 772-0246

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John Sealy Modernization Project

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Message from the Chair
Sanjeev Tuli MD, MEd, FAAP

Welcome to the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch. It is an honor to serve as Chair of this world-class department. Our mission is to provide outstanding, evidence-based, family-centered, and accessible care that not only treats but nurtures the children we serve, ensuring they and their communities thrive. In today’s world, challenges to children's health and access to care are increasingly shaped by social determinants that cannot be ignored. We are committed to addressing these challenges by building meaningful connections with communities to ensure our care is responsive, inclusive, and transformative. ...MORE...

Keeping Kids Healthy

Keeping Kids Home

February 20, 2026, 10:19 AM by Dr. Sally Robinson

If the decision is made that the child should stay at home the next problem is who can take care of the child. Exposure of unimmunized family members may make them sick. Parents may have difficulty missing work and if unimmunized they may also get sick. There are numerous recommended vaccinations that can prevent both serious viral and bacterial illnesses that can help keep the entire family safe.

Community Highlights

September is NICU awareness month

September 12, 2025, 08:49 AM by UTMB Dept. of Pediatrics

It’s NICU Awareness for the month of September. 💚 Please see the attached flyer for events that are happening.

Announcements

Houston Moms: Pediatric Geneticist Dr. Erin Cooney

February 23, 2026, 10:04 AM by Department of Pediatrics

Houston Moms: Pediatric Geneticist Dr. Erin Cooney