Dr. Lara S. Shekerdemian will succeed Dr. Catherine Gordon as pediatrician-in-chief at...
One of the Texas Children's Hospital buildings is shown in the Texas Medical Center Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 in Houston.After just seven months, Dr. Catherine Gordon is no longer in her leadership posts at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine.“a gifted physician/scientist and renowned leader”
Dr. Lara S. Shekerdemian, who has served as the hospital’s chief of critical care, will take over the chief pediatrician role, according to the release. Dr. Gordon has aligned with American Academy of Pediatrics in being a vocal opponent of the state’s involvement in healthcare for transgender youth.the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Gordon wrote that she and her colleagues “were troubled by the potential negative impact of any threat to care on a population of patients known to be at the high risk for depression and self-harm.
The hospital said: “Dr. Gordon resigned from her position and that decision was unrelated to transgender medicine. ... We are excited about our new leadership team who shares our deep commitment to our transgender and gender-diverse patients. We will continue serving our patients to the very best of our ability, with the highest standards of care.”Gordon was preceded by Dr. Mark Kline, who also abruptly left in 2020 after nearly 30 years at the elite institution.
“I am truly honored, and beyond excited to serve as Texas Children’s Pediatrician-In-Chief,” Shekerdemian said in the release. “Since the day I walked in, over 11 years ago, I have felt a deep allegiance and commitment to the institution, to our workforce, and to our patients and their families. I truly cannot wait to see what we can accomplish, together as a team, in the months and years to come.
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