Faculty Biography
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of all infants, children, and adolescents.
Polina Gelfer, MD
Education:
MD: Tyumen State Medical Academy, Russia
Residency (Pediatrics): Stony Brook University Hospital, State University of New York
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Clinical and Research Interests:
- Newborn period
- Growth and development during first year of life
- Neonatal jaundice
- Breastfeeding
Publications (selected):
- P. Gelfer, K. Kennedy.Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. Practice Guidelines Journal of Pediatric Health Care. July 2008.
- L Chandran, P. Gelfer.Breastfeeding: The Essential Principles. Pediatrics in Review. 2006 Nov; 27(11): 409-17.
Location & Contact
6431 Fannin Street
MSB 3.020
Houston, Texas 77030
713-500-5757 (Voice)
Other Locations
Other locations of the Department of Pediatrics include the following:
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
Faculty Biography
- Polina Gelfer, MD
Assistant Professor - Department of Pediatrics
Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - University of Texas-Houston Medical School
6431 Fannin Street, MSB 3.218
Houston, Texas 77030 - phone: (713) 500-5773
fax: (713) 500-5794
e-mail: Polina.Gelfer@ uth.tmc.edu - Staff Assistant:
- Roxanne Lopez (713) 500-5733
