Pediatrics
Michael Yafi, M.D.
Division Director, Pediatric Endocrinology
Houston, TX
Michael Yafi, MD, MHA, is a professor of pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, where he serves as Division Director of Pediatric Endocrinology and Director of the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program. He specializes in pediatric endocrinology, providing expert care to infants, children, and adolescents with endocrine disorders including diabetes mellitus, Type 1 diabetes, growth failure, congenital hypothyroidism (with and without goiter), disorders of pubertal develop
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Pediatric Endocrinology (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Pediatric Endocrinology, 2001)
- Residency: Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University (Pediatrics, 1998)
- Medical School: Damascus University Faculty of Medicine (MD, 1992)
- Graduate Education: University of Leeds (MA, Health Management, Planning and Policy, 1994)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Houstonia Magazine — Top Doctors in Houston
2013-2014 (2 years)
- The University of Texas — Dean Teaching Award
2008
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Pediatric Endocrinology
Conditions & Treatments
DiabetesThyroid DisordersType 1 Diabetes
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- HCA Houston Healthcare West
- Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
- Memorial Hermann Hospital
- Ben Taub Hospital
Languages
English