HOUSTON – (Sept. 1, 2012) – Renowned pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard Epps has been
appointed as academic medical director of orthopedics at Texas Children’s
Hospital. Additionally, Epps will serve as associate professor of orthopedic
surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He will begin his new roles at
both institutions on Sept 1. For more information about pediatric orthopedic
surgery visit texaschildrens.org
A renowned
leader in the field of pediatric orthopedics, Epps hails from Fondren
Orthopedic Group L.L.P where he served as a partner for more than 16 years,
distinguishing himself in a variety of research, clinical and academic roles. His
clinical interests include limb deformity and reconstruction, fractures,
clubfoot, musculoskeletal infection and cerebral palsy, which led him to author
more than 35 book chapters and publications in various academic and medical
journals. He currently serves as the chairman of the research and education
committee for Texas Orthopedic Association, and recently served as president of
Houston Orthopaedic Society.
“His record of accomplishments reflects his
vast experience in treating pediatric patients and is a testament to how highly
respected he is as an orthopedic surgeon,” said Dr. William Phillips, chief of
orthopedics at Texas Children’s Hospital. “He brings clinical brilliance and
exceptional leadership skills to Texas Children’s already renowned surgery and
orthopedic teams.”
"Dr. Epps is a skilled surgeon,
researcher and academician that brings more than two decades of experience to
his role as our new academic medical director of orthopedics," said Dr.
Charles D. Fraser, surgeon-in-chief at Texas Children’s Hospital. "With
his surgical expertise, as well as his accomplishments in the field of pediatric
orthopedics, he will be an invaluable addition to our hospital leadership
team."
Board-certified
in orthopedic surgery, Epps received an undergraduate degree from Harvard
College and earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine. After completing his orthopedic surgery residency program at Harvard,
he pursued his fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital for
Sick Children in Toronto, Canada.
Epps is a fellow
of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Academy of
Pediatrics, and recently served as chairman of the Healthcare Delivery Council
for Pediatric Society of North America.
About Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children’s Hospital, a not-for-profit organization, is
committed to creating a community of healthy children through excellence in
patient care, education and research. Consistently ranked among the top
children’s hospitals in the nation, Texas Children’s has recognized Centers of
Excellence in multiple pediatric subspecialties including the Cancer and Heart
Centers, and operates the largest primary pediatric care network in the
country. Texas Children's has completed a $1.5 billion expansion, which
includes the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute; Texas
Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility
focusing on high-risk births; and Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a
community hospital in suburban West Houston. For more information on
Texas Children's, go to www.texaschildrens.org.
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