David McMann

David McMann is an Assistant Professor in the Children's Heart Institute, Division of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He serves as the Director of Physician Quality & Performance Improvement for the Heart Center Intensive Care Unit, leading initiatives to enhance patient safety and care delivery systems.

His educational background includes:

• MD, M.Ed from UTHealth McGovern Medical School
• Residency in Internal Medicine from UTHealth McGovern Medical School
• Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care from UTHealth McGovern Medical School
• Master's in Education from University of Houston

Dr. McMann specializes in applying quality improvement methodologies to pediatric critical care settings, with particular expertise in Lean Six Sigma processes. His research bridges clinical practice with systems engineering to reduce medical errors and optimize care pathways for vulnerable cardiac patients. The integration of his educational background informs both his clinical teaching and process improvement initiatives, creating a unique approach to enhancing healthcare delivery in intensive care environments.

His publication record demonstrates focused research on critical complications in pediatric cardiology, particularly examining intersections between infectious diseases and cardiac care as evidenced by his 2020 NEJM publication on neonatal sepsis in Covid-19 patients. This work reflects his commitment to addressing emerging challenges in specialized pediatric critical care through scholarly investigation and evidence-based practice improvement.

Dr. McMann maintains dual board certification through the American Board of Pediatrics in both general pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care, underscoring his clinical expertise while his leadership role positions him at the forefront of quality transformation within the Heart Center.