Helene R. Sheena, MD
| Meet the Doctor |
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| Specialty |
Pediatrics |
| Board Certification |
American Board of Pediatrics |
Medical School |
Tulane Medical School, 1991 |
Internship/
Residency |
Baylor College of Medicine,
Pediatrics,
1994
|
| Fellowship |
Baylor College of Medicine,
Gastroenterology Nutrition
|
| Special Interest(s) |
Breastfeeding Education |
| Primary Hospital Affiliation |
Texas Children's Hospital |
| Other Hospital Affiliation(s) |
Woman's Hospital of Texas
|
| Professional Organizations |
American Academy Pediatrics |
| Employed at Kelsey-Seybold Since |
July 10, 1995 |
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MEET THE DOCTOR
"I believe that monitoring childhood developmental goals, stressing the importance of breastfeeding and addressing childhood obesity are key aspects of pediatric patient care."
Dr. Sheena joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1995 and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Named a "Super Doctor" by Texas Monthly and a “Top Doc for Kids” by H Texas Magazine, she cares for her patients at the West Clinic.
Professional Background
Dr. Sheena attended medical school at Tulane University’s School of Medicine and completed a three-year residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 1994. She began working in pediatrics in 1995 by practice sharing with Kelsey-Seybold Pediatrician Dr. Marilyn Lemos.
On Becoming a Doctor
Dr. Sheena was inspired to pursue pediatrics in elementary school at the age of seven by her pediatrician, Dr. Simpson, who treated her for asthma. She considered him a role model.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Sheena enjoys children and watching for developmental issues. She believes strongly in early intervention on cases such as obesity, which can have a long-term as well as short-term impact on a child’s health, mentally and physically. She is also a proponent of breastfeeding.
Professional Associations
Dr. Sheena is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is a member of the Harris County Medical Association.
Hobbies and Special Interests
A life member of Girl Scouts and the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Dr. Sheena is an avid volunteer and an active parent. She works with her daughters’ Parent Teacher Organization, Houston Youth Lacrosse and has served on the Board of Directors for the Nature Discovery Center in Bellaire.
In addition, Dr. Sheena spends her free time with her husband and three daughters who all enjoy travelling, skiing, scuba diving and scrapbooking.
