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Maria Carmen Mora, MD

 UTMB Health Physician

☆☆☆☆☆  4.88 Stars
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  • English

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Pediatric general surgery is a surgical specialty focused on babies and children of all ages who require surgical consultation for a large variety of problems:

  • Abdominal: esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, appendix and kidneys, including masses, cysts or cancers
  • Chest: lung masses or cysts, rib masses or bony chest wall abnormalities, breast masses
  • Genital: circumcisions, undescended testicles, testicular bulges, ovarian cysts or masses, vaginal problems
  • Skin lumps, hernias
  • Arm, leg or neck masses
  • Secondary results of injuries involving chest, abdomen or skin and soft tissue

This provider cares for patients under the age of 18, if you need care for someone over 18, please click to find a provider for adult General Surgery.

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About Me

Dr. Carmen Mora serves as an Assistant Professor specializing in Pediatric Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. She brings a comprehensive academic background to her medical career. Dr. Mora earned her bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Texas A&M in College Station before pursuing her medical degree at Texas A&M Health Science Center-COM.

After graduating from medical school at Texas A&M Health Science Center-COM, she completed her general surgery residency at UMass-Baystate. Her commitment to advancing pediatric care led her to pursue specialized training through fellowships in Pediatric Surgical Critical Care at the University of Tennessee- Le Bonheur Children’s, Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Pediatric Surgery at UCSF-Benioff Children’s in California.

Raised in Houston, Texas, Dr. Mora’s cultural versatility extends to her fluency in Spanish, enhancing her ability to connect with an underserved patient population. In her role as Assistant Professor, Dr. Mora combines her extensive training, multicultural proficiency, and compassionate approach to provide top-tier care and make a lasting impact on the lives of young patients. Her true passion lies in advocating for the most vulnerable children, embodying her unwavering belief in delivering equitable healthcare to every child, with a special focus on those who are underrepresented in our society.

Education & Training

Medical/Professional School:

MD, Texas A & M University Health Science College of Medicine - Bryan, TX, 2011

Residencies:

General Surgery, Baystate Medical Center - Springfield, MA, 2018

Fellowships:

Pediatric Surgery Critical Care, University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Memphis, TN, 2019

Pediatric Surgery MIS, Nationwide Childrens Hospital - Columbus, OH, 2020

Pediatric Surgery MIS Research, Nationwide Children's Hospital - Columbus, OH, 2021

Pediatric Surgery, UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital - San Francisco, CA, 2023

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