Dr. Sima Patel MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
6621 Fannin St # A2210 Texas Children's Hos Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Sima Patel is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Patel specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 2005
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- Asthma
- Fever
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
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