Dr. Kristy Rialon

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. 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.

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.