UTHealth Houston Fetal Center

The Fetal Center is comprised of multidisciplinary, board-certified specialists who manage complex fetal diagnoses in pregnancy. Our Houston team provides the highest level of evidence-based, patient-centered care to families internationally through collaboration, innovation, and research.

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

UTHealth Houston Fetal Center

The Fetal Center is comprised of multidisciplinary, board-certified specialists who manage complex fetal diagnoses in pregnancy. Our team provides the highest level of evidence-based, patient-centered care to families through collaboration, innovation, and research. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Fetal diagnosis and fetal intervention at The Fetal Center

At The Fetal Center at UTHealth Houston, the multidisciplinary team is proud to offer a complete range of coordinated care for pregnant patients before, during, and after birth.

Comprehensive and individualized fetal imaging services including ultrasound, fetal echocardiograms, and fetal MRI (where appropriate).
A dedicated nurse coordinator who manages all prenatal appointments and consultations is assigned to each patient.
Prenatal genetic counseling and testing.
Consultations with maternal-fetal medicine specialists and pediatric subspecialists tailored for each patient’s unique fetal diagnosis, providing ample opportunities to address questions and concerns.
Educational resources about short-term and long-term follow-up care, along with guidance on transitioning to other UTHealth Houston specialists who offer the necessary ongoing care.

UTHealth Houston Fetal Center

6410 Fannin St, Ste 210

Houston, TX 77030-3004

Fax: (713) 383-1464

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Conditions Treated

Prenatal conditions and congenital anomalies treated at The Fetal Center in Houston, Texas include but are not limited to:

Agenesis of the corpus callosum
Amniotic band syndrome (ABS)
Anemia
Bronchopulmonary Sequestration (BPS)
Cleft Lip
Cleft Palate
Club Foot
Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM)
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
Congenital heart anomalies
Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS)

Duodenal atresia
Esophageal atresia
Fetal intestinal atresia
Fetal intervention for vasa previa
Fetal neck masses
Fetal thrombocytopenia
Gastroschisis
Genetic Disorders
Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)
Lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO)
Micrognathia
Omphalocele

Pleural effusion
Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT)
Selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR)
Skeletal dysplasias
Spina bifida
Teratomas
Twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence (TRAP)
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)
Ventriculomegaly and hydrocephaly

Spina Bifida

Focused on long-term care

UTHealth Houston specialists provide intervention and innovation in the treatment of spina bifida by offering the full spectrum of care before and after birth. Our dedication and innovation in treating spina bifida has resulted in treatments that can dramatically improve a child’s quality of life.

Patients referred to The Fetal Center with a prenatal diagnosis of spina bifida can expect a comprehensive evaluation, including ultrasound, fetal MRI, and consultations with our multidisciplinary team of maternal-fetal medicine and pediatric specialists. We collaborate with our patients and referring physicians to develop a treatment plan for a patient’s entire pregnancy.

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)

Comprehensive program for patients with rare congenital anomaly

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) requires highly experienced prenatal, neonatal, pediatric, and adult health care teams before and after birth. Our board-certified specialists identify and manage the complex challenges surrounding a CDH diagnosis through expert multidisciplinary care.

Few locations in the world perform these complex procedures, and our team of CDH specialists are leaders in their fields. UTHealth Houston specialists are leaders in fetal intervention for CDH through fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO). FETO is an innovative treatment designed to improve lung development in a fetus diagnosed with CDH. This complex procedure involves inserting a small latex balloon into the trachea to promote prenatal lung development, which can lead to improved survival rates in babies born with CDH.

The Maternal Care Program

Ensuring quality care for pregnant mothers

This critical program focuses on the needs of pregnant mothers while other specialists on the team provide complex care for your baby. The clinician team supports you with your physical, medical, and emotional needs.

Comprehensive pregnancy care is devoted to every stage, from the first evaluation through the postpartum period. This includes prenatal care, delivery planning, and extensive postnatal care. Our team understands your unique needs during a stressful time. We’re here for you and your family.

Cleft and Craniofacial Care

Personalized care for complex conditions

Our Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Team offers a personalized approach to more than 70 cleft and craniofacial conditions. These can be diagnosed before and after birth. Our multidisciplinary approach is guided by standards set by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Our coordinated care enables families an efficient process of visiting with multiple physicians in one visit. These range from experts in ear, nose, and throat, dentistry, orthodontics, genetics, and plastic surgery to speech pathology.

We’re proud to offer the latest advancements in surgical care with a compassionate treatment plan.

Congenital Colorectal Program

Specialized care from infancy to adulthood

Our specialized care for congenital colorectal disorders provides treatment plans for infants, children, and adults. These include conditions relating to bowel function, anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, and more. Our continuum of care helps transition pediatric patients to adulthood for those requiring lifelong care. These disorders in adulthood can affect urinary control, bowel movements, kidney function, reproductive capabilities, and other aspects of daily life.

The multispecialty team comprises pediatric and adult colorectal surgeons, gynecologists, urologists, and neurosurgeons. Our goal is to help patients garner greater independence and improved quality of life.

Patient Resources

Urgent medical needs

If you require immediate medical assistance during regular business hours, kindly call (832) 325-7288, and a nurse coordinator will promptly assess your medical needs. If deemed medically necessary, efforts will be made to accommodate you in a physician’s schedule on the same day.

For after-hours care, please contact (832) 325-7288 to connect with the physician on-call.

In the event of an emergency, please dial 911 or proceed directly to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Medical questions

For routine inquiries, kindly contact (832) 325-7288 to communicate with a nurse. The nurse will convey the information to your physician. Calls pertaining to routine requests will be responded to within 24 business hours, while those related to urgent medical care will receive a same-day response. You can also send your health care team a secure message in the MyUTHealth Houston patient portal.