Pediatric Neurologist

Pediatric Neurologist

Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Neurologist to join a thriving practice with a growing patient base.  The joining physician will be busy from day one.  This is a well-established program with three Neurologists, five dedicated Neurology nurses, two medical office specialists a medical assistant and three EEG technicians.  Our patient population is diverse with rare disorders and common conditions to keep every day interesting and challenging.   The practice is based at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, a nonprofit freestanding, 189-bed tertiary care Children’s Hospital serving the lower 31 counties of South Texas.  The hospital also has five satellite clinics throughout the catchment area with air transportation provided to those clinics.  The population served is over 2 million and is one of the youngest and fastest growing in the USA.  The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric services including NICU, PICU, and more than 40 pediatric subspecialists.  The hospital maintains a teaching affiliation with Texas A&M University Health Science Center and has a pediatric residency (45 plus residents) and pediatric anesthesia fellowship programs.  The subspecialty practices at Driscoll Children’s Hospital are a true hybrid of academic and private practice models with challenging clinics, teaching responsibilities for Pediatrics residents as well as medical students from three different schools and excellent clinical research opportunities.

 Texas is a wonderful place to work, live and play.  Tort reform has made Texas an attractive practice location because of the low number of lawsuits and reduced cost of malpractice insurance.  Texas is the second largest state in size and population and the second fastest-growing state in the Union.  Corpus Christi is a dynamic coastal city with miles of beautiful beaches and world-class sailing and windsurfing.  The mild climate allows for year-round outdoor family activities such as golf, cycling, and tennis.  The cost of living is low, and there is no state income tax.  In short, this opportunity allows for a great combination of rewarding work along with a quality lifestyle. 

Lori Smith

Director, Physician Relations and Recruitment Office (361) 694-5906

Cell (361) 331-1311

Lori.Smith@dchstx.org