The Division of Pediatric Surgery at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston was established in 1973 under the direction of Dr. Benjy Brooks when it was a division, the first female pediatric surgeon in the state of Texas. The Department has since had two chiefs, Dr. Richard Andrassy, who is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery, and myself. The Division became part of the Department of Pediatric Surgery in 2007. The Division has five full-time pediatric surgeons composed of outstanding clinicians and researchers whose skills and expertise cover all major areas of pediatric surgery and different fields of scientific investigation. Our faculty enjoys teaching and provides the residents with guided independence in patient care and operative experience.

The pediatric surgery residents rotate through a variety of hospitals—both public and private, in the Texas Medical Center during their two-year training period, which allows residents to take care of patients in different practice settings.

We are located in Houston, one of the largest and ethnically diverse cities in the United States and our faculty and residency program reflect this diversity.

Thank you for your interest in our program. We hope that you will apply to our program and have the opportunity to meet you in person soon.

Sincerely,

Kevin P. Lally, M.D.
A.G. McNeese Professor
Chair, Department of Pediatric Surgery