Pediatric Hepatology
Ascension
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Description
- Provide specialized hepatology care tailored for complex cardiac patients, directly improving clinical outcomes and quality of life within the expanding congenital heart program.
- Deliver comprehensive general pediatric gastroenterology care to meet growing community needs and elevate overall patient care journeys.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams across Dell Children’s and Dell Medical School to design seamless care pathways and advance academic and clinical excellence.
- Drive the strategic growth and development of the pediatric liver and GI programs to expand regional access to world-class pediatric specialty care.
About Dell Children’s Medical Center
- Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin is nationally ranked in 7 pediatric subspecialties by U.S. News & World Report, also placing #3 in the Southwest Region
- Nationally ranked at #10 in the country for Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report
- The Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease is led by world-renowned surgeon Dr. Charles Fraser. The team has achieved historic milestones, including their 50th pediatric heart transplant in early 2026.
- Recognized for outstanding survival rates and complication prevention for complex pediatric heart procedures. The partnership with Dell Medical School at UT Austin allows for recruitment of leading specialists and access to advanced treatments like Berlin Heart support.
- Features an accredited Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program for patients transitioning from pediatric care.
- Only comprehensive children’s heart center in Central Texas
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
- Board Certification: Required Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with specialized fellowship training or proven expertise in Pediatric Hepatology.
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About this role
Ascension's Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin is seeking a pediatric hepatologist to join a nationally ranked program with particular strength in congenital heart disease. You would provide specialized liver care for complex cardiac patients while delivering comprehensive general pediatric gastroenterology services to a growing community. The role sits within an institution recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence across seven pediatric subspecialties, including top-10 ranking for cardiology and heart surgery, giving you access to multidisciplinary collaboration and advanced treatment options.
This position offers the chance to shape program growth and regional access to pediatric specialty care through partnership with Dell Medical School at UT Austin. You would work alongside world-class specialists, including the team led by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Charles Fraser, while contributing to both clinical excellence and academic advancement. The setting provides long-term practice stability within a physician-led, mission-centered health system that balances national resources with local autonomy.
You'll need board certification or board eligibility in pediatric gastroenterology with specialized hepatology training or proven expertise, plus an MD or DO and Texas medical board licensure prior to your start date. This is a full-time, in-office role in Austin.
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