Steven Lorch, MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
3630 Deal St Houston TX, 77025About
Steven M. Lorch, MD is a highly skilled Pediatric Cardiologist practicing at Pediatrix Cardiology of Houston in Texas. Dr. Lorch is affiliated with prestigious medical institutions such as Women's Hospital Of Texas and Memorial Hermann. Dr. Lorch is an esteemed member of professional organizations including the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE). He is known for his exceptional ability to listen to his patients and their families, ensuring that their unique needs are understood and addressed. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Lorch serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Houston Medical School.
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Education and Training
Emory University School of Medicine Medical Degree 2001
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics - Certified in Pediatric Cardiology
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor University of Houston Medical School -
- Assistant Head Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory at the University of Texas Health Science Center -
Fellowships
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Pediatric Cardiology 2007
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Get to know Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Steven M. Lorch, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.
A highly trained pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Lorch is employed with Pediatrix Cardiology of Houston. He operates out of the following offices: Memorial City, Katy Cinco Ranch, Fannin Clinic, and Twht MFM.
There, he treats a wide variety of diseases and conditions as well as performs most pediatric cardiology related treatments and procedures. His clinical interests include pediatric and congenital heart disease, fetal echocardiography, and preventive cardiology.
In his local area, Dr. Lorch is affiliated with Woman’s Hospital of Texas, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, and St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital.
His acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 2001. He then went on to perform his internship and residency in pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in 2002 and 2004, respectively. He followed up with fellowship training in pediatric cardiology at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium in 2007.
Before joining the team at Pediatrix Cardiology of Houston, Dr. Lorch served as assistant head of the Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
Board-certified in pediatric cardiology, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Pediatric cardiology is a medical specialty that involves the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital (present at birth) and acquired cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) problems of the fetus, infant, child, adolescent, and young adult. Pediatric cardiologists diagnose and treat children with heart conditions before they are born, through childhood and into adulthood.
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