-
Provider
Soman Sen, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/S/Soman-Sen-MD-54727Soman Sen, MD specializes in General Surgery, Surgery Critical Care.
-
Condition
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Charcot-Marie-Tooth-DiseaseFor children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), specialized pediatric care is essential. Shriners Children's makes it easily accessible.
-
Condition
Hypertrophic Scars
Hypertrophic scars are raised and often related to burn injuries. They are thick, impairing mobility and function. We use the latest techniques to reduce size and improve appearance.
-
Condition
Pes Planus / Pes Planovalgus
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pes-Planus-Pes-PlanovalgusPes Planus / Pes Planovalgus, also known as flat foot, occurs when the feet are flat on the bottom and don’t have an arch. Shriners Children's physicians typically treat it using a special shoe insert designed by our in-house technicians.
-
Condition
Acne Scars
Shriners Children's offers treatment for acne scars, which are the result of inflamed blemishes caused by skin pores engorged with excess oil, dead skin cells and bacteria.
-
Condition
Pruritus
Pruritus is simply the medical term for itchy skin, which can affect children following a burn injury or skin graft.
-
Condition
Purpura Fulminans
Purpura fulminans is a rare, serious blood clot condition which appears as a purple rash or patch on the skin, usually following an illness like chicken pox or strep throat. This is an emergency which may need surgery.
-
Condition
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disorder that inflames healthy muscle tissue, causing weakness. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include physical therapy, speech therapy, medication or surgery.
-
News
Shriners Children's Texas Receives Heathy Kids, Healthy Families® Grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/01/BCBSGrantThe Healthy Kids, Healthy Families funding will support Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas' commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families who have been impacted by the health, economic and social implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
Provider
Sara M. Higginson, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/H/Sara-M-Higginson-MD-52471Sara M. Higginson, MD specializes in Surgery Critical Care, Trauma Surgery, General Surgery.