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Paula C. Schlesinger, MD, FAAP

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Specialty
Pediatrics
Board Certification
 
Medical School
Yale University School of Medicine, 1982
Internship/Residency

TUFTS New England Medical Center Boston MA, Pediatrics, 1984

The Children's Memorial Hospital Chicago, Pediatrics ​
Primary Hospital
Affiliation
Texas Children's Hospital
Other Hospital
Affiliations
The Woman's Hospital of Texas; St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Professional
Organizations
Fellow-American Academy of Pediatrics, Member-Ambulatory Pediatric Association, Member-Harris County Medical Society, Member-Texas Medical Association
Employed at Kelsey- Seybold Since
August 21, 1995
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 “I can help my patients best when I really understand their problem, so I like to take my time with patients and listen to them carefully. Then, I like to make sure the patient really understands the diagnosis and treatment.”

Dr. Schlesinger has been practicing at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic since 1995.  She is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and cares for her young patients at Kelsey-Seybold’s West Clinic.

Professional Background
Dr. Schlesinger received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences and earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her residency programs in Pediatrics at New England Medical Center - Tufts University and at Children’s Memorial Hospital/Northwestern University. 
 
Academic and Clinical Position
In addition to her practice with Kelsey-Seybold, Dr. Schlesinger has held positions as Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Lecturer in Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School, and Instructor in Clinical Pediatrics at Washington University Medical School.  In addition, she has received awards from Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. 
 
Clinical Interests
In Pediatrics, Dr. Schlesinger’s areas of clinical interest include developmental and behavioral issues, diagnostic dilemmas and nutrition.
 
Publications
Dr. Schlesinger authored the following:
Management of the Febrile Infant Three Months of Age or Younger, by Paula Schlesinger, J.O. Klein and R.B. Karasic (1987, 3:74-79).  Published by Pediatric Infectious Disease.
 
Professional Associations
Dr. Schlesinger is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Ambulatory Pediatric Society, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, Houston Pediatric Society and Texas Pediatric Society.
 
Hobbies and Special Interests
Married with three children, Dr. Schlesinger enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family as well as outdoor activities.​
Dr. Paula C. Schlesinger
Paula C. Schlesinger, MD, FAAP

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West Clinic
1111 Augusta Drive
Houston, Texas 77057
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