Marina Masciale, MD, MPH, FAAP

Personal Statement

I am a board-certified pediatrician specializing in the care of hospitalized children. I have the best job in the world and feel privileged to come to work and take care of patients every day. I have a passion for care of the underserved and social determinants of health. My research is focused on identifying and mitigating barriers in access to care among children from immigrant families.

Clinical Interests

Pediatric hospital medicine

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* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.

Research interests

Social determinants of health, health disparities, access to care, immigrant health, healthcare provider wellness

Shah MI, Carey JM, Rapp SE, Masciale M, Alcanter WB, Mondragon JA, Camp EA, Prater SJ, Doughty CB. Impact of High-Fidelity Pediatric Simulation on Paramedic Seizure Management. Prehosp Emerg Care 2016;20(4):499-507. doi:10.3109/10903127.2016.1139217.

Masciale M, Lopez MA, Yu X, Domínguez J, Fredricks K, Haq H, Raphael JL, Bocchini C. Public Benefit Use and Social Needs in Hospitalized Children With Undocumented Parents. Pediatrics 2021 Jun 10:e2020021113. doi: 10.1542/peds.2020-021113. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34112659.

Masciale M, Dongarwar D, Salihu HM. Predictors of Prolonged Length of Stay in Suicidal Children Transferred to Psychiatric Facilities. Hosp Pediatr 2021 Apr;11(4):366-373. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2020-001230. PMID: 33782014.

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