Fort Bend County, Texas Pediatrician 77478 | Kelsey-Seybold Pediatric Clinic
Kelsey-Seybold Pediatrics
Your Kids' Doctors in Fort Bend County, Texas
Parents want the best for their children, especially when it comes to medical care. It can be difficult, however, to define “best.” Is it the latest and greatest of medical technologies or the personal touch, like remembering a nickname or which child needs a little extra reassurance when it comes time for a shot. Kelsey-Seybold strives to offer the best of both worlds, providing high quality care in more personalized settings that are comfortable for families. Choosing a Sugar Land, TX, Kelsey-Seybold Fort Bend pediatrician means highly skilled local, personal care.
High Quality Care for Generations
From the very beginning, when Dr. Mavis Kelsey came from the Mayo Clinic in 1949 to start his medical practice in Houston, the focus of Kelsey-Seybold has been on quality care, bolstered by a strong emphasis on prevention. In addition to caring for Houston area residents for generations, Kelsey-Seybold has provided health care for NASA, as well as the larger international community. However, in understanding the elements of health care excellence, Kelsey-Seybold recognizes the importance bringing medical center expertise right to a patient’s local community. Our Fort Bend location offers 26 medical specialties, along with an onsite laboratory, X-ray and Kelsey Pharmacy.
We're Here When You Need Us
In seeking to enhance the relationship between families and their health care providers, Kelsey-Seybold makes accessibility a priority. A parent choosing a Sugar Land, TX, Kelsey-Seybold Fort Bend pediatrician can rest assured that if an after-hours need arises, they can contact a Kelsey-Seybold Registered Nurse by telephone at our local call center. That nurse will be able to make a personalized assessment of the situation, because the nurse will be able to access the child’s electronic medical records, quickly paging a pediatrician if the situation warrants it. Parents can also communicate securely with health care staff online and schedule routine appointments. Kelsey-Seybold makes a wealth of information on health and parenting available via our Web site. Achieving excellence in health care provision is a multifaceted process, and Kelsey-Seybold has demonstrated a commitment to that concept from the very start, offering high quality care with a personal touch.
Convenient Saturday Hours
Fort Bend families have busy schedules. That’s why Kelsey-Seybold’s Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center offers pediatric appointments three Saturdays a month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parents can schedule routine physicals and immunizations, as well as sick-care appointments.
Richard Byrd, MD
Pediatrics
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Specialty: Chief, Pediatrics
Medical School: Texas A&M University, 1981
Residency: Scott & White Hospital, Pediatrics, 1984
Primary Affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital
Other Affiliations: Methodist Sugar Land, Woman's Hospital Of Texas,
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: July 9, 1984
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I encourage patients and their families to be knowledgeable about their health and options for care. I consider it a privilege to be a family’s pediatrician."
Medical Background
Richard Byrd, M.D. has been practicing at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic since 1984. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and cares for his patients at our Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center location.
Professional Background
Dr. Byrd received both his undergraduate degree in pre-medicine and his medical degree from Texas A & M University. He completed his internship and residency at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas.
Professional Associations
Dr Byrd is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Texas Pediatric Society, Harris County Medical Society and the Houston Pediatric Society.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Byrd's areas of specialty care include:
Immunizations
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Breastfeeding
Preventive Care
Childhood Obesity
Academic and Clinical Positions
Dr. Byrd is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine.
Additional Information, Hobbies and Special Interests
Dr. Byrd is married and has three children. He enjoys reading and hiking and participates in medical mission work.
Publications
“HLA-restricted CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocyte, Interferon-gamma, and Interleukin-4 Responses to Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Infants and Children,” by Richard Byrd, J. Wells, S.G. Cron, W.P. Glezen and P.A. Piedra (2001). Published by the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Anjana Dhingra, MD
Pediatrics
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Medical School: Aall India Institute, 1974
Foreign Language(s): Hindi, Urdu
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Residency, 2009
Primary Affiliations: Texas Children's Hospital
Other Affiliations: The Woman's Hospital of Texas, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital,
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: May 6, 1991
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I see young patients as people in the context of the family unit and society at large. I consider the physician-parent-child relationship as a partnership toward the goal of achieving the best healthy state for the child."
Medical Background
Dr. Dhingra joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1991. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and cares for her patients at Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center.
Professional Background
Dr. Dhingra received her undergraduate degree from Sophia College in Ajmer, India and earned her medical degree from All India Institute of Medical Science in New Delhi, India. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Professional Associations
Dr. Dhingra is a member of the following medical associations:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Texas Medical Society
Harris County Medical Society
Houston Medical Society
Clinical Interests
Her areas of specialty care include:
Asthma
Nasal Allergies
Academic and Clinical Positions
Dr. Dhingra is a Clinical Assistant Professor and part of the Voluntary Clinical Faculty at Baylor College of Medicine.
Additional Information, Hobbies and Special Interests
Dr. Dhingra is married with two children. She enjoys gardening and plays the Indian drums. In addition, she enjoys the study of philosophy.
Lawrence Fan, MD
Pediatrics
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, 1984
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatrics, 1987
Primary Affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital
Other Affiliations: The Woman's Hospital of Texas, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital,
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: July 6, 1987
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
Communication is a major component of the patient-doctor relationship. I’m honest and straightforward in my approach to patients’ medical issues and make it a point to break down the diagnosis in terms they can easily understand."
Dr. Fan joined the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1987. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Fan cares for his patients at the Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center.
Professional Background
Bellaire High School
Bachelor of Science, Houston Baptist University in 1978.
M.D. Baylor College of Medicine 1984.
Pediatric, residency Baylor College of Medicine 1984-1987
Pediatrician, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic 1987-present
Academic and Clinical Position
Dr. Fan is a former clinical assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Fan’s relationships with his clients often begin with birth. He enjoys watching infants grow into adults, and many former patients now bring their children to him.
Professional Associations
Dr. Fan is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Texas Medical Association and the Houston Pediatric Society.
Hobbies and Special Interests
A native to the Bayou City, Dr. Fan is a fan of local sports teams, especially the Houston Rockets. In his free time, he hits the beaches with his surf board. Fun fact: One of his main surfing buddies is a former patient!
Marilyn Lemos, MD
Pediatrics
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Medical School: Vanderbilt University, 1977
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatrics, 1980
Foreign Language(s) Spanish
Primary Affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital
Other Affiliations: The Woman's Hospital of Texas, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital,
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: March 2, 1998
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I advocate providing patients and parents with comprehensive information about their health. This empowers them and fosters the alliance between the pediatrician and the family.
Prevention is the watchword of pediatrics. Attention to growth and development, recognizing the importance of psychosocial issues, and anticipatory guidance are important components of health promotion. Immunizations are key.
I believe in providing outstanding personalized medical care utilizing the latest knowledge and technology.”
Dr. Lemos has a long history with Kelsey-Seybold. She joined the Clinic in 1982 and worked as a regular for 15 years. She then took a year off and worked as contract physician for Kelsey-Seybold and other local doctors for 10 years before coming back as a full-time physician in 2007.
Dr. Lemos, who also speaks Spanish, is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and sees her patients at Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center.
Professional Background
Dr. Lemos graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1977 and she completed her Pediatrics residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 1981 as chief resident.
Academic and Clinical Position
Dr. Lemos is proud to be a full professor on the clinical faculty of Baylor College of Medicine.
Why Health Care?
“I love the one-on-one relationship with patients and parents that primary care Pediatrics provides,” Dr. Lemos says.
Professional Associations
American Academy of Pediatrics
Texas Pediatric Society
Houston Pediatric Society
Harris County Medical Society
Texas Medical Association.
Hobbies and Special Interests
Dr. Lemos is married with two adult children. She enjoys traveling, reading, scuba, yoga and golf.
Deanne Lewis, MD
Pediatrics
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, 1976
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatrics, 1979
Primary Affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital
Other Affiliations: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Woman's Hospital of Texas, Memorial Hospital-Southwest, Hermann Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: January 1, 1999
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
Reaching children at an early age and instilling the value of good nutrition practices lays the groundwork for a healthy life.”
Dr. Lewis joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1999. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and cares for her patients at Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center.
Professional Background
After receiving her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 1976, Dr. Lewis continued her education at the medical school, completing her residency in 1979. She followed up the residency with a fellowship in Adolescent Ambulatory Pediatrics, which she finished in 1980.
Professional Associations
Dr. Lewis is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the Texas Medical Association and Texas Pediatric Society.
Hobbies and Special Interests
Dr. Lewis enjoys reading and gardening in her spare time.
Pamela Sanders, MD
Pediatrics
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Medical School: The University of Iowa, 1982
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatrics, 1983
Primary Affiliation: Texas Children's Hospital
Other Affiliations: The Woman's Hospital of Texas, Methodist Sugar Land
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: July 8, 1985
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
Practicing Pediatrics involves a partnership between the doctor, the parents and the child. I assist families in making good decisions to help them raise healthy children.”
Dr. Sanders joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1985. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and cares for her patients at Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center.
Professional Background
In 1982, Dr. Sanders received her medical degree from The University of Iowa. In 1983, she began training in Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and completed her Pediatrics residency in 1985.
Academic and Clinical Position
Dr. Sanders is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine.
Professional Associations
Dr. Sanders is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the Houston Pediatric Society, Texas Pediatric Society and the Christian Medical Society.
Hobbies and Special Interests
When she’s not caring for patients at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Dr. Sanders enjoys tandem cycling with her husband.
Directions to the Clinic
Address:
11555 University Boulevard
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Phone: (713) 442-9100
From the North:
Take US 59 south to Highway 6. Exit Highway 6 and turn right, heading west one mile to University Boulevard. Turn right onto University Boulevard. The clinic is located on the right, approximately ½ block from the Highway 6 intersection and across from Sam's Club.
From the South:
Take US 59 north to Highway 6. Exit Highway 6 and turn left, heading west one mile to University Boulevard. Turn right onto University Boulevard. The clinic is located on the right, approximately ½ block from the Highway 6 intersection and across from Sam's Club.
Clinic Information
Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center
11555 University Blvd.
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Telephone: 713-442-9100
Fax: 713-442-1614
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to Noon
(Pediatric Sick Care and Well-Child appointments only)
Sunday: Closed
Call 713-442-KIDS for details.
Pharmacy: Hours:
Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 6 p.m
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