Dr. Ángel Muñoz, M.D., M.P.H.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
19333 US-59 Suite 145 Humble TX, 77338About
Dr. Ángel Muñoz is a highly skilled neonatologist who currently practices at Wee Kare Pediatrics in Humble, TX and Houston, TX. With a focus on neonatal-perinatal medicine, he brings a wealth of expertise to his field. Dr. Muñoz obtained his Master of Public Health degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center in 1986. Prior to that, he received his Doctor of Medicine degree from The National University of Mexico in 1979. He furthered his education and training through various fellowships, including a Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center in 1994, a Neurology Fellowship at the University of Rochester in 1991, and a Neuromuscular Disease Fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1990. He also completed his Pediatric Residency at Driscoll Foundation Children’s Hospital in 1989.
During his tenure as the Director of Neonatology at Memorial Hermann Northeast, Dr. Muñoz served on several committees and held esteemed positions such as Chairman of OB/GYN/Pediatrics and Chairman of the Bioethics committee. He was recognized for his exceptional contributions and was awarded the titles of Chief of Staff and Physician of the Year in 2007. His expertise has been acknowledged in the medical community, and he has authored numerous articles in The Journal of Pediatrics. Dr. Muñoz is an active member of various medical associations and has been featured in over 100 articles in local, business, and medical newspapers. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Lake Houston Community, Dr. Muñoz was honored as the 2017 honoree for the "Pink" Breast Cancer Awareness by the Northeast Foundation. Additionally, Memorial Hermann NE named their NICU the "Angel Muñoz, MD, MPH" Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in May 2017, as a tribute to his dedicated service spanning 25 years.
Dr. Muñoz is affiliated with several professional memberships, including the Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, Texas Pediatrics Society, American Academy of Pediatrics, and Child Neurology Society. He has also held significant leadership roles, including Chairman of OB/GYN at Northeast Medical Center Hospital from 1996 to 1997, Chairman of the Bioethics Committee at Northeast Medical Center Hospital from 1996 to 2000, and Chief of Staff at Northeast Medical Center Hospital from 2000 to 2001. In 2007-2008, he was honored as Physician of the Year. Dr. Muñoz is fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian, allowing him to effectively communicate with a diverse range of patients.
Education and Training
The National University of Mexico MD 1979
The University of Texas Health Science Center MPH 1986
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director Neonatology at Memorial Hermann Northeast -
- Chairman OB/GYN at Northeast Medical Center Hospital 1997 -
- Chairman Bioethics Committee at Northeast Medical Center Hospital 1996 - 2000
- Chief of Staff Northeast Medical Center Hospital 2000 - 2001
Awards
- Northeast Foundation as the 2017 honoree for the “Pink” Breast Cancer Awareness 2017 Lake Houston Community.
- NICU named “The Angel Munoz, MD, MPH” Neonatal Intensive Care Unit” 2017 Memorial Hermann NE
- Chief of Staff and Physician of the Year 2007
Professional Memberships
- Harris County Medical Society
- Texas Medical Association
- American Medical Association
- Texas Pediatrics Society
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Child Neurology Society
Fellowships
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Neuromuscular Disease Fellowship 1990
- University of Rochester Neurology Fellowship 1991
- Albert Einstein Medical Center Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship 1994
Professional Society Memberships
- Harris County Medical Society; Texas Medical Association; American Medical Association; Texas Pediatrics Society; American Academy of Pediatrics; Child Neurology Society
Articles and Publications
- ARTICLES PRESENTEDMunoz A., Salvador A., Brodsky N., Arbeter A., Porat R: The antibody response Of very low birth weight (LBW) infants to Haemophilus influenza type b (HIB) Conjugate vaccine [PedVax (HIB)] differs from health term infants. American Academy of Pediatrics, Washington, DC. 11/93. (Platform Presentation)Munoz A., Salvador A. Brodsky N., Arbeter A., Porat R: Antibody response of Very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants vaccinated with Haemophilus Influenza type b (HIB) conjugate vaccine [PedVax (HIB0]. Pediatric Research 1993; 33# 1685; 284A. Society for Pediatric Research, Washington, DC, 5/93. (Poster Presentation)Delgado, M., Munoz, A., Prather, B: Thrombocytopenia associated with high Valproate levels in children. This abstract was selected for presentation at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Miami Beach, Florida 4/90.ARTICLES PUBLISHEDPublished in New England Journal of Medicine; Pediatrics Vol. 96 No. 2 August 1995, Munoz A., Salvador A., Brodsky N., Arbeter A., Proat R: The antibody response of very low birth weight (VLBW) Infants to Haemophilus influenza type of b (HIB) conjugate vaccine [PedVax (HIB)] differs from healthy term infants.
What do you attribute your success to?
- My dedication, Persistency and my supportive wife
Awards
- Physician of the year. Honored by Pink Cancer Society..
Teaching and speaking
- Medical nurses, role model for high school students.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Italy
Hobbies / Sports
- Boxing
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Get to know Neonatologist Dr. Angel Muñoz, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Muñoz is a highly skilled neonatologist who currently practices at Wee Kare Pediatrics, operating out of the offices in Humble and Westforest (Houston), Texas.
“Wee Kare is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate medical care to the most important little persons in our lives, our kids. We believe that preventive care is essential to the health and well being of a child and we are strong proponents of immunization routine, well child examinations and accident prevention education” as stated on the practice’s website.
Scholastically, Dr. Muñoz received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from The National University of Mexico in 1979. He then went on to obtain his Master of Public Health Degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center in 1986.
Furthering his education and training, Dr. Muñoz performed his residency in pediatrics at Driscoll Foundation Children’s Hospital in 1989. He then completed various fellowships, including a fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1990, a fellowship in neurology at the University of Rochester in 1991, and a fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at Albert Einstein Medical Center in 1994.
During his tenure as the Director of Neonatology at Memorial Hermann Northeast, Dr. Muñoz served on several committees and held esteemed positions such as Chairman of OB/GYN at Northeast Medical Center Hospital from 1996 to 1997, Chairman of the Bioethics Committee at Northeast Medical Center Hospital from 1996 to 2000, and Chief of Staff at Northeast Medical Center Hospital from 2000 to 2001. He was recognized for his exceptional contributions and was awarded the titles of Chief of Staff and Physician of the Year in 2007.
Board certified in neonatal-perinatal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Muñoz is recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Muñoz is an active member of the Harris County Medical Society, the Texas Medical Association, the American Medical Association, the Texas Pediatrics Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Child Neurology Society.
Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially ill or premature newborns. It is a hospital-based specialty and is usually practiced in neonatal intensive care units. Neonatologists generally diagnose and treat newborns with conditions such as breathing disorders, infections, and birth defects, as well as coordinating care and medically managing newborns born prematurely, critically ill, or in need of surgery.
Acknowledged for his expertise in the medical community, Dr. Muñoz has authored numerous articles in The Journal of Pediatrics. He has also been featured in over 100 articles in local, business, and medical newspapers, attributing his success to his dedication, persistence, and his supportive wife.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Lake Houston Community, Dr. Muñoz was honored as the 2017 honoree for the “Pink” Breast Cancer Awareness by the Northeast Foundation. Additionally, Memorial Hermann NE named their NICU the “Angel Muñoz, MD, MPH” Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in May 2017, as a tribute to his dedicated service spanning 25 years.
On a more personal note, Dr. Muñoz’ favorite place to vacation is in Italy and one of his hobbies include boxing. He is fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian, allowing him to effectively communicate with a diverse range of patients.
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