Neurology
Sarah Risen, M.D.
Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Sarah Risen, M.D., is a board-certified pediatric neurologist specializing in neurodevelopmental disabilities at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. She focuses on the full spectrum of pediatric traumatic brain injury, from mild concussions to severe cases, acquired brain injury, neuro-critical care, inpatient pediatric neurology, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Serving primarily pediatric patients, including those with complex traumatic brain injuries requiring acute managemen
21+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine — M.D. (2005)
- Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine — Training, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
- Clinical and Research Fellowship — Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury (2 years)
Peer Recognition
- Baylor College of Medicine — Norton Rose Fulbright Award, Teaching and Evaluation
2020
- Super Doctors — Texas Rising Stars
2018-2019 (2 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Norton Rose Fulbright Award, Teaching and Evaluation, Baylor College of Medicine (09/2020)
Leadership Roles
- Program Director, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Residency Program, Texas Children's Hospital
- Series Co-Director, Child Neurology Grand Rounds, Baylor College of Medicine
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Texas Children's Hospital
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
21+ years in practice