Building Bridges
of Communication and Trust in Pediatric Care
Spending time with parents, listening to them and establishing a people-first relationship, remain the cornerstone of my medical practice.
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In my daily experiences with patients, I have discovered that spending time listening to their parents and getting to know them beyond asking the typical medical questions, has helped me diagnose and treat their condition successfully.
I firmly believe that knowing my parents and patients, building excellent relationships with them, and educating them about preventive measures, help to form the bond that strengthens the reasons why I became a physician.
My goal is for my parents to know and be known. This is my purpose in medicine.
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KAREEN J. SMITH MD. FAAP
Specialties
KAREEN J. SMITH MD. FAAP
Parent & Patient Education
Well Child Checks / Physical Examinations
Newborn Care
Vaccination Administration
Preventative Medicine
Same-Day Sick Visits
Special Needs Care
ADHD / ADD Diagnosis & Management
Asthma & Allergy Management
Simple Wound Repair
Umbilical Granuloma Treatment & Management
Houston Area Pediatrician Since 2009
Since 2009, I have been working to provide the best parent-focused pediatric care to families in the Houston area.
My people-first focus as a physician is also why I am actively involved in my church in serving and supporting the spiritual growth of others.
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Most importantly, I love God, my husband, my four children, my hobbies of dancing, cooking, photography, and travel.
HABLO ESPAÑOL
Endorsements
Leadership
Attending Physician At These Locations
Serving In Leadership Roles Since 2012
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Education & Experience
2009–2012
Baylor College of Medicine-Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, Texas Pediatric Residency Program Board Certified Pediatrician, October 2012
2006
UMDNJ-RWJMS Pre-Matriculation Summer Program
Biochemistry Teaching Assistant – Piscataway, New Jersey
2005–2009
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Piscataway, New Jersey
Doctor of Medicine, May 2009
2004–2005
Department of Developmental Disabilities
Case Manager – Lawton, Oklahoma
1999–2003
Cornell University, College of Human Ecology
Ithaca, New York
Degree: Bachelor of Science
2012–Present
Medical Alert Team-Friendship Community Bible Church
Ministry Co-Leader/Member
2012–2020
Hanissian Pediatrics PLLC
Attending Physician
Hanissian
Pediatrics
Current
2020
Wonderfully Made Pediatrics PLLC
Co-owner/Manager/Attending Physician
8035 Highway 6 Suite 100
Missouri City, Texas 77459
(832)-930-7756
Memberships & Certifications
I Am Honored To Be Associated With These Great Organizations
Awards & Recognition
2013
Energize Our Families
Community Service Excellence Award
2013-2014
Outstanding Mentor Award
Academic Excellence Award for teaching medical students physical diagnosis skills
2011-2012
Jan Goddard-Feingold Award
Academic Excellence for Developmental Pediatrics
2006-2009
Joseph Collins Scholarship
Award based on academic achievement and interest in the arts
2003
Outstanding Senior Award
Merit based award for leadership, community service and academic excellence
2000-2003
SUNY Empire State Minority Honors Scholarship
Academic Excellence award
2000-2003
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Academic Excellence award
1999-2003
Flemmie Kittrel College Scholar
Academic Excellence award
Recommendations
The Distinct Pleasure Of Having Served Together
My children have been patients of Dr. Smith since 2013. As a patient and medical assistant, I have never seen another doctor be as detailed and thorough when it comes to making a diagnosis. I am very thankful I have her as my pediatrician; without her, two of my children would not be here today.
Yetzamani Peña, Medical Assistant
Community Involvement
Medical Alert Team Friendship Community Bible Church
The Medical Alert Team offers preliminary first response care to worshipers until EMS arrives. Additionally, the team hosts quarterly health screenings and annual wellness conferences.
Check, Change, Control
Volunteer Health Mentor
In conjunction with the American Heart Association, Check. Change. Control. uses self-monitoring and tracking of blood pressure readings at home to help you achieve and maintain a healthy heart.
Family Fitness
Fun
Due to COVID19, these activities have been placed on hold until further notice
