Debra L Palazzi

Debra L Palazzi, M.D., M.Ed. serves as Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases at Baylor College of Medicine, with clinical practice at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. Her dual expertise bridges pediatric infectious disease management and medical education.

Her academic journey includes:

• MD from University of North Carolina School of Medicine (1998)
• Residency and Internship at Carolinas Medical Center (1999-2001)
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine (2004)
• MEd from University of Houston (2014)

Dr. Palazzi's work centers on Antimicrobial Stewardship—developing protocols to optimize antibiotic use in children—and Invasive Fungal Infections, where she addresses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Her Medical Education focus drives curriculum innovation, while Quality Improvement initiatives systematically enhance patient safety and care efficiency. These interconnected domains position her at the nexus of clinical practice, education, and healthcare systems transformation.

Professional engagement includes active membership in the Infectious Diseases Society of America, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, and American Academy of Pediatrics. No scientific awards are documented in available sources.

Mentorship occurs through Baylor College of Medicine's training programs, where she guides medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical decision-making and scholarly activities. While specific grant details aren't public, her quality improvement work likely involves institutional funding streams supporting patient safety initiatives.

Her clinical-academic role at Texas Children's Hospital enables direct application of research insights to patient care, with emphasis on translating antimicrobial stewardship principles into bedside practice and training future pediatric specialists.