Texas Children's Hospital welcomes associate radiologist-in-chief, Dr. Lane Donnelly

HOUSTON - (March 11, 2015) -Texas Children's Hospital is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Lane Donnelly as associate radiologist-in-chief. Donnelly, whose appointment was effective March 1, will also be a senior faculty member in the Department of Radiology at Baylor College of Medicine. For more information about the department of pediatric radiology, visit texaschildrens.org/radiology.

"I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Donnelly to our team," said Dr. George S. Bisset III, radiologist-in-chief at Texas Children's Hospital and professor of radiology at Baylor. "His specialized clinical, research and leadership experience will continue to advance our radiology program."

Donnelly earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati and his fellowship in pediatric radiology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

Donnelly is a nationally recognized physician and scholar with accomplishments in research, multidisciplinary care, teaching, patient safety and quality improvement. His clinical interests include pediatric chest and abdominal imaging and imaging of obstructive sleep apnea. Donnelly is also a trustee of the American Board of Radiology and has served on the board of directors of the Society for Pediatric Radiology.

Texas Children's Department of Pediatric Radiology provides timely, comprehensive imaging procedures for pediatric patients as well as an unparalleled, collaborative research environment for both clinical and basic researchers. Services offered include computed tomography, MRI, radiography and fluoscopy, interventional radiology, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.

About Texas Children’s Hospital

Texas Children’s Hospital, a not-for-profit health care organization, is committed to creating a healthier future for children and women throughout the global community by leading in patient care, education and research. Consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation, Texas Children’s has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthroughs in pediatric and women’s health. The hospital includes the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute; the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, a second community hospital planned to open in 2017. The organization also created the nation’s first HMO for children, has the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that’s channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. For more information, go to www.texaschildrens.org. Get the latest news by visiting the online newsroom and Twitter at twitter.com/texaschildrens.