The Fetal Center at UTHealth Houston
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.
The Fetal Center at UTHealth Houston
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).
- Consultations with fetal interventionists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and pediatric specialists tailored for each patient’s unique fetal diagnosis.
- A dedicated nurse coordinator assigned to each patient, who manages and all prenatal appointments and consultations.
- Prenatal genetic counseling and testing
- Educational resources about short-term and long-term follow-up care, along with guidance on transitioning to other UTHealth Houston specialists that offer the necessary ongoing care.
6410 Fannin St., Suite 210
Houston, TX 77030
Fax: (713) 383-1464
Parking available at the UTHealth Houston Garage, 6414 Fannin St.
Valet parking is also available.
Conditions Treated
Prenatal conditions and congenital anomalies treated at The Fetal Center, including but 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
Patient Resources
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.
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.
For prescription refills, please request them through the secure MyUTHealth Houston patient portal or by contacting your pharmacy.
Specialists
Leadership
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Fetal Intervention
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Pediatric Cardiologists
Pediatric Surgeons
Pediatric Neurosurgeons
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons
Plastic Surgeons
Nephrologists
Pediatric Neurologist
Pediatric Urologist
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