Overview
Dr. Kevin P. Lally, M.D., M.S. Professor and Chairman Department of Pediatric Surgery Dr. Kevin Lally is a graduate of Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his residency at the United States Air Force Medical Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, and a fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Board certified in thoracic pediatric surgery, surgical critical care and general surgery, Dr. Lally’s clinical interests include hydrocele, inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, prenatally diagnosed problems and congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Dr. Lally holds the Richard Andrassy, MD, Endowed Distinguished Professorship and the A.G. McNeese Chair in Pediatric Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. He has been recognized with the President’s Award for Mentoring Women, as well as UTHealth’s Teaching Excellence Award and Outstanding Surgical Educator. In practice since 1991, Dr. Lally treats patients up to 18 years old. He is known for his availability, competence and compassion. His child-friendly practice offers state-of-the-art surgical care and a clear interest in his young patients. A resident of Houston, Dr. Lally is married and has four children and five grandchildren. His favorite leisure activities are traveling, model ship-building, hiking and spending time with his family.
Dr. Lally is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Appendicitis, and Appendectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 144 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Co-Director, The Fetal Center Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery Department of Pediatric Surgery The University of Texas Medical School at Houston 6431 Fannin, MSB 5.256 Houston, TX 77030 phone: (832) 325-7234 e-mail: KuoJen.Tsao@uth.tmc.edu Dr. Tsao is a Professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in the Department of Pediatric Surgery. He is board certified in pediatric surgery with a special interest in clinical trials and minimally invasive surgery. He completed his Pediatric Surgery Training at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He joined The University on August 1, 2007. Dr. Tsao is a clinical researcher with interests in diseases of the neonate and children. His primary research is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neonatal gastroesophageal reflux disease as it relates to chronic lung disease of prematurity. Dr. Tsao has been the principal investigator or co-investigator on several prospective clinical trials. His research program supports medical students and surgical residents interested in pediatric surgical clinical research. Dr. Tsao is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Myelomeningocele, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Tsao is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Matthew Harting earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. He completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Michigan Hospital, a fellowship in pediatric surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a fellowship in surgical critical care at UTHealth. Board certified in general surgery, pediatric surgery, and surgical critical care, Dr. Harting’s clinical interests include congenital and acquired thoracic disease, including pulmonary, diaphragmatic and esophageal disease, particularly patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernias. He also has interests in minimally invasive surgery and extracorporeal life support. He treats newborns through adults. Dr. Harting helps both parents and children understand medical complexities. Utilizing the latest research available, he applies his diverse training to caring for each child with an appropriately unique and optimized approach. A resident of west Houston, Dr. Harting is married and the father of three young children. His favorite leisure activity is spending time with his family. Dr. Harting is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and High Blood Pressure in Infants. Dr. Harting is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine
Timothy Lee is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kevin Lally
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kevin Lally?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kevin Lally by calling their office at 832-325-7234. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kevin Lally a top-rated expert for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kevin Lally is classified as an Elite expert for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kevin Lally specialize in?
While Dr. Kevin Lally is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Kevin Lally participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kevin Lally has published 144 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Kevin Lally's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kevin Lally accept my insurance?
Dr. Kevin Lally accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-325-7234 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- AppendicitisDr. Lally isElite. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Lally isElite. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- HerniaDr. Lally isElite. Learn about Hernia.
- Distinguished
- AppendectomyDr. Lally isDistinguished. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Advanced
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Lally isAdvanced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Lally isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- OmphaloceleDr. Lally isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Lally isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Lally isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Lally isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux in InfantsDr. Lally isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants.
- GastroschisisDr. Lally isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Lally isExperienced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Infantile PneumothoraxDr. Lally isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pneumothorax.