Overview
A native Houstonian, Dr. Shilpa Pankaj earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. She completed her pediatric residency through McGovern Medical School at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Board certified in pediatrics, Dr. Pankaj has practiced medicine in Houston since 2009. She has particular interest in preventive healthcare in children, community pediatrics, asthma and breastfeeding. Dr. Pankaj is in practice with her mother, Dr. Heena Thakkar, who is also a pediatrician. Dr. Pankaj takes a preventive approach to medicine, providing comprehensive care for children from birth to age 21. She values each physician-patient relationship and aims to treat her patients as family members. She speaks Spanish. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Pankaj served as Chairman of Pediatrics and Neonatology at Memorial Herman Greater Heights Hospital from 2013-2017. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Texas Medical Society, Harris County Medical Society and Houston Pediatric Society. Residents of Bellaire, Dr. Pankaj and her husband have two little girls. In her free time, she likes running, swimming, traveling and spending time with her family.
Dr. Pankaj is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr. Pankaj is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shilpa T. Pankaj
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shilpa T. Pankaj?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shilpa T. Pankaj by calling their office at 713-861-4800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shilpa T. Pankaj a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shilpa T. Pankaj is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity in Children, 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. Shilpa T. Pankaj specialize in?
While Dr. Shilpa T. Pankaj is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Delayed Growth. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Shilpa T. Pankaj accept my insurance?
Dr. Shilpa T. Pankaj accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-861-4800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Pankaj isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Pankaj isAdvanced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Pankaj isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Pankaj isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
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- ChickenpoxDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Chickenpox.
- CroupDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Croup.
- DiarrheaDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- HerniaDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- HerpanginaDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Herpangina.
- Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly
- Increased Head CircumferenceDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Increased Head Circumference.
- JaundiceDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- PolydactylyDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Polydactyly.
- Scarlet FeverDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Scarlet Fever.
- Stork BiteDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Stork Bite.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Undescended TesticleDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Undescended Testicle.
- Vascular BirthmarkDr. Pankaj isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Birthmark.