Pediatric Infectious Diseases

UT Pediatric Infectious Diseases is the clinic where Physician faculty members of The University of Texas Medical School at Houston Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases provide treatment of diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites in children. From the mild to the most severe, in young people of all ages, these serious and sometimes life-threatening conditions can be especially difficult to treat. Infants, children and adolescents are seen for diagnostic and therapeutic services for proven or suspected infections, particularly those that are recurrent, severe or caused by unusual germs.

Additionally, children with prolonged and recurrent fever, as well as congenital, perinatal, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary infections are also seen. Specialized care is also available for infants born to HIV-positive mothers and for all pediatric patients with proven HIV infection.

Appointments

For appointments, please call 832-325-6516 or request an appointment online. If you need to cancel an appointment, please call 832-325-6516 and give us at least 24 hours notice.

In most cases, we cannot accommodate walk-in patients. The best way to see a doctor is by scheduling an appointment. If you have an urgent need, please call the Nurse Line at 832-325-6516.

Urgent, After-Hours and Emergency Care

If you have an urgent medical need, please call 832-325-6516 and a triage nurse will assess your medical need. If medically necessary, you will be worked into a physician’s schedule the same day. For after hours care, please call 832-325-6516 to reach the physician on-call.

In case of emergency, please call 911 or go immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Insurance, Payment and Billing

UT Physicians is a preferred provider for most managed care plans. We will verify your insurance coverage prior to your office visit.

We will file your insurance claim for you. You will be responsible for co-payments, co-insurance and deductibles at the time of your appointment. We accept cash, checks and all major credit cards including American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

Nurse Line and Routine Requests

If you have an urgent need, please call 832-325-6516 to speak with a nurse. The nurse will relay information to your physician.

Calls for routine requests are returned within 24 hours. Requests for urgent medical care are returned the same day.

Test Results

Unless otherwise specified by your physician, you will receive written notification by mail or the nurse will contact you with test results. Please allow 7-10 days for most test results.

Prescriptions

For prescription refills, please call your pharmacy.

Referrals

Your insurance plan may require referral paperwork or other authorization for visits to specialists. Please contact your primary care physician or insurance company for more information.