Department of Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics

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.


Dr. Robert Yetman

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Education:

B.S., 1980: Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana

M.D., 1984: Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana

Pediatrics Residency, 1984-1987: University of Texas-Houston Medical School, Houston, Texas

Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, 1989 (recertified 1996, 2004)

Clinical and Research Interests:

  1. Community Healthcare
  2. Medical Student and Resident Education
  3. Outcomes Research

Publications (selected):

  • Books:
  • Case Files: Pediatrics. Edited by Toy EC, Yetman RJ, McNeese MC, Hormann MD, Lahoti SL, Parks DK, Girardet RG. McGraw Hill, 2004.
  • Pediatrics Pretest Self-Assessment and Review, 11th edition. Edited by Yetman RJ, Hormann MD. New York: McGraw Hill, (In press).
  • Case Files: Pediatrics, 2nd edition. Edited by Toy EC, Yetman RJ, McNeese MC, Hormann MD, Lahoti SL, Sanders MJ, Girardet RG. McGraw Hill, (submitted).
  • Presentations:
  • Yetman R: "Update on Vaccines". Family Practice Grand Rounds. Houston, TX, March 8, 2000
  • Yetman R: "Acute Otitis Media: Keys to Effective Empiric Therapy." Infectious Disease Strategies in Primary Care: A Case-Based Approach. Boston, MA, October 28, 2000.
  • Yetman R: "Fever Evaluation and Management in Young Children: What's Hot, What's Not." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. San Antonio, TX, September 27, 2001.
  • Yetman R: "Pediatric Pearls: Challenging Clinical Dilemmas." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. San Antonio, TX, September 28, 2001.
  • Yetman R: "ADHD Update: Recognition and Support for Kids and Families." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. San Antonio, TX, September 28, 2001.
  • Yetman R: "Urgent and Emergent Pediatric Case Studies." Telehealth Nursing: Telephone Triage and Beyond. New Orleans, LA, September 17, 2002.
  • Yetman R: "Common Pediatric Head, Respiratory and Abdominal Complaints." Telehealth Nursing: Telephone Triage and Beyond. New Orleans, LA, September 17, 2002.
  • Yetman R: " Fever Evaluation and Management in Young Children." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Nashville, TN, October 11, 2002.
  • Yetman R: "Pediatric Pearls: Challenging Clinical Cases." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Nashville, TN, October 11, 2002.
  • Yetman R: "Urgent and Emergent Pediatric Case Studies." Telehealth Nursing: Telephone Triage and Beyond. Las Vegas, NV, October 15, 2002.
  • Yetman R: "Common Pediatric Head, Respiratory and Abdominal Complaints." Telehealth Nursing: Telephone Triage and Beyond. Las Vegas, NV, October 15, 2002.
  • Yetman R: "Urinary Problems in Kids: UTI's, Bedwetting and Others." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Jackson Hole, WY, August 3-5, 2003.
  • Yetman R: "ADHD: Recognition and Support for Kids and Families." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Jackson Hole, WY, August 3-5, 2003.
  • Yetman R: "Atopic Dermatitis: Clinical Management Strategies." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Jackson Hole, WY, August 3-5, 2003.
  • Yetman R: "Asthma Update: Diagnosis and Management Strategies." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Jackson Hole, WY, August 3-5, 2003.
  • Yetman R: "Common Pediatric Head, Respiratory and Abdominal Complaints." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Jackson Hole, WY, August 3-5, 2003.
  • Yetman R: "Common Pediatric Head, Respiratory and Abdominal Complaints." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Jackson Hole, WY, August 3-5, 2003.
  • Yetman R: "Breast Milk and Drugs: What's Safe, What's Not", Jackson Hole, WY, August 3, 2004.
  • Yetman R: "Treating Abdominal and GI Problems in Kids", Jackson Hole, WY, August 3, 2004.
  • Yetman R: "Medication Practices to Prevent Mistakes: Challenges in Pediatrics", Jackson Hole, WY, August 4, 2004.
  • Yetman R: "Update on Treating Asthma in Children", Jackson Hole, WY, August 4, 2004.
  • Yetman R: "Update on Immunizations: New Recommendations. Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Seattle, WA, September 20, 2004.
  • Yetman R: "What's Hot, What's Not: Fever Evaluation in Children. Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Seattle, WA, September 21, 2004.
  • Yetman R: "Urgent and Emergent Pediatric Case Studies." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Seattle, WA, September 21, 2004.
  • Yetman R: "Differential Diagnosis of Abdominal Pain and GI Complaints: Case Studies." Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Seattle, WA, September 21, 2004.
  • Yetman R: "RSV: A Review and Update on Therapies." New Orleans Citywide Infectious Disease Conference. New Orleans, LA, January 21, 2005.
  • Yetman R: "Managing ADHD: Behavioral and Medical Approaches. Jackson Hole, WY, July 25, 2006.
  • Yetman R: "Update on Treating Asthma in Kids". Jackson Hole, WY, July 25, 2006.
  • Yetman R: "Medication Practices to Prevent Mistakes: Challenges in Pediatrics". Jackson Hole, WY, July 26, 2006.
  • Yetman R: "Evaluating and Treating Abdominal and GI Complaints in Children". Jackson Hole, WY, July 26, 2006.

 

Faculty Biography

Dr. Robert Yetman
  • Dr. Robert Yetman
    Professor
  • Department of Pediatrics
    Director, Division of Community and General Medicine
  • University of Texas-Houston Medical School
    6431 Fannin Street, MSB 3.142
    Houston, Texas 77030
  • phone: (713) 500-5665
    fax: (713) 500-0527
    e-mail: Robert.J.Yetman@ uth.tmc.edu
  • Executive Assistant:
    Vicki White | (713) 500-5666
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