Shelley Varnado

Shelley Varnado, MD is an Assistant Professor specializing in Child & Adolescent Neurology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). She contributes to the academic and clinical missions of the institution through her expertise in pediatric neurological disorders.

Education:

• Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (Graduate School, 2016)
• New York University (Pediatric Neurology Residency, 2021)
• Children's Hospital of Colorado (Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship, 2022)

Dr. Varnado's research and clinical work focuses on neurological conditions affecting children and adolescents. Her specialization in pediatric epilepsy indicates expertise in diagnosing and managing seizure disorders in young patients. As a physician-scientist in academic medicine, she likely contributes to both patient care and medical education at UTHealth Houston.

With training completed as recently as 2022, Dr. Varnado represents an early-career academic neurologist bringing contemporary expertise to her institution. Her fellowship in Pediatric Epilepsy suggests a specialized focus within the broader field of child neurology.