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Michael Belfort, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Houston, TX, Texas Children's Hospital

MichaelABelfortMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Houston, TX

Birth Defect & Fetal Treatment, Critical Care Medicine, Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Chairman and Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1995
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1989 - 1993
  • University of the Witwatersrand
    University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1993 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2007 - 2022
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:SE Texas Castle Connolly, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Repair of a Large Uterine Dehiscence During the Second Trimester Leading to Successful Prolongation of the Pregnancy  
    Michael A Belfort, Alireza A Shamshirsaz, Roopali Donepudi, Jimmy Espinoza, Ahmed A Nassr, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Doppler Changes in the Umbilical Artery and Ductus Venosus During Fetoscopic Prenatal Surgical Repair of Myelomeningocele  
    Elias Kassir, Alireza A Shamshirsaz, Michael A Belfort, William E Whitehead, Jimmy Espinoza, Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Thulium Laser Assisted Atrial Septal Stent Placement: First Use in Fetal Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and Intact Atrial Septum  
    Jimmy Espinoza, Henri Justino, Athar M Qureshi, Michael A Belfort, Alireza A Shamshirsaz, Shaine A Morris, Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Authored Content

  • Repair of a Large Uterine Dehiscence During the Second Trimester Leading to Successful Prolongation of the PregnancyJuly 2020
  • Clinical Assessment and Brain Findings in a Cohort of Mothers, Fetuses and Infants Infected with Zika VirusJanuary 2018
  • Delayed Versus Immediate Cord Clamping in Preterm InfantsOctober 2017

Press Mentions

  • Researchers Use AI to Reduce Intrapartum Stillbirths and Early Neonatal Deaths in Malawi
    Researchers Use AI to Reduce Intrapartum Stillbirths and Early Neonatal Deaths in MalawiFebruary 7th, 2023
  • AI Used to Reduce Intrapartum Stillbirths and Early Neonatal Deaths in Malawi
    AI Used to Reduce Intrapartum Stillbirths and Early Neonatal Deaths in MalawiFebruary 7th, 2023
  • Texas Children's Hospital Announces Global Initiative to Help Ukrainians with Humanitarian and Medical Needs
    Texas Children's Hospital Announces Global Initiative to Help Ukrainians with Humanitarian and Medical NeedsApril 18th, 2022
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