Skip to main content
Paul Austin, MD, Urology, Houston, TX

PaulFAustinMDFAAP

Urology Houston, TX

Pediatric Urology

Chief, Pediatric Urology, Texas Children's Hospital, The Edmond T. Gonzales, Jr, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Urology, Professor, Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. Austin is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
  • Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
  • Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

See Dr. Austin's full profile

Already have an account?

  • Office

    6701 Fannin Street
    Mark A Wallace Tower, 8th Floor
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 832-822-3160
    Fax+1 832-825-3159

Summary

  • As Chief of Urology, I have the privilege of leading the Texas Children's Hospital Urology Team in providing comprehensive, quality care for children with any genitourinary anomaly. Our mission at TCH Urology is empowering people to strive for excellence and make an impactful difference towards others.

Education & Training

  • Questrom School of Business, Boston University
    Questrom School of Business, Boston UniversityMBA, Business Administration , 2023 - 2025
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Urology, 1997 - 1999
  • University of South Florida Morsani
    University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Urology, 1993 - 1997
  • University of South Florida Morsani
    University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1993
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1991
  • Murray State University
    Murray State UniversityB.A., Biology, 1983 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2000 - 2018
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2014 - 2017
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2017 - 2017
  • American Board of Urology Urology
  • American Board of Urology Pediatric Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • John W. Duckett, MD Pediatric Urology Research Excellence Award AUA, Urology Care Foundation, 2016
  • Finalist (2 papers), Basic Science Research Prize Pediatric Urology Fall Congress, 2014
  • 1st Place, Basic Science Research Prize Society of Pediatric Urology, AUA, 2014, 2016
  • Join now to see all

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Review of PMMA Bone Cement and Intra-Cardiac Embolism  
    Puneeth Shridhar , Yanfei Chen, Ramzi Khalil, Anton Plakseyhuk, Sung Kwon Cho, Bryan Tillman, Prashant Kumta, Youngjae Chun, Materials (Basel), 1/1/2016
  • Posttranscriptional control of NLRP3 inflammasome activation in colonic macrophages  
    Filardy, A.A., He, J., Bennink, J., Yewdell, J., Kelsall B.L., Mucosal Immunol, 1/1/2015
  • Recruitment and Screening for The Testosterone Trials  
    Cauley JA, Fluharty L, Ellenberg SS, Gill TM, Ensrud KE, Barrett-Connor E, Cifelli D, Cunningham GR, Matsumoto AM, Bhasin S, Pahor M, Farrar JT, Cella D, Rosen RC, Res..., J Gerontol Med Sci, 1/1/2015
  • Join now to see all

Books/Book Chapters

  • Join now to see all

Abstracts/Posters

  • Flap Valve or Cecal Wrap for Continent Colonic Diversion
    Masel, J.L., Austin PF, Helal, M.A., Seigne, J.D., Ordorica, R., and Lockhart, J.L., Journal of Urology, 1/1/1998
  • Predictive Factors in the Response of Nocturnal Enuresis to Desmopressin
    Eller, D.A., Homsy, Y. L., Austin PF, Tanguay, S. and Cantor, A., Journal of Urology, 1/1/1997
  • Ileo-Cecal Valve Plication and Flap Valve Mechanism as Anti-Incontinence Segment: Urodynamic Evaluation.
    Masel, J., Austin PF, Spyropoulos, E., Pow-Sang, J., Lockhart, J.L., Journal of Urology, 1/1/1997
  • Join now to see all

Lectures

  • Bladder Augmentation in Children Debate: Pro 
    Fortalez, CE, Brazil - 1/26/2017
  • LUTS & Enuresis Session: Role of Flowmetry 
    Fortalez, CE, Brazil - 1/26/2017
  • Myelomeningocele Session: When to augment the bladder 
    Fortalez, CE, Brazil - 1/26/2017
  • Join now to see all

Other

Press Mentions

  • AbbVie Adds to the Botox War Chest with a 12th FDA Approval — but Competition Is Fast Approaching
    AbbVie Adds to the Botox War Chest with a 12th FDA Approval — but Competition Is Fast ApproachingFebruary 10th, 2021

Grant Support

  • The Role of BMP-7 in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Obstructive UropathiesNational Institutes of Health2012–2017
  • Regulation Of Bladder Smooth Muscle HyperplasiaNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2007

Professional Memberships