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Stephen Pont, MD, Pediatrics, Austin, TX

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Pediatrics • Austin, TX

Pediatric Nutrition, Obesity and Eating Disorders, Health and Culture, Pediatric Healthcare Research and Healthcare Policy

Medical Director, Center for Public Health Policy and Practice; Texas Department of State Health Services; Pediatrician,Growing Healthy Clinic, People's Community Clinic.

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  • Office

    Texas Department of State Health Services
    P.O.Box 149347 MC:1911
    Austin, TX 78714
    Phone+1 512-776-7792

Summary

  • Dr. Stephen Pont is a pediatrician in Austin, TX and is affiliated with University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been in practice 15 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in pediatric nutrition, obesity and eating disorders, health and culture, and pediatric healthcare research and healthcare policy and is experienced in obesity and obesity-related disorders, public health, healthcare disparities, school health services, and world health.

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Academic General Pediatrics / MPH, 2005 - 2008
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityMPH, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Childhood Obesity, 2005 - 2007
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2005
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Joint Program: Section on Bioethics and Section on Obesity 
    National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/28/2019

Press Mentions

  • Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases Occur in 7.5% of Vaccinated Texas Participants, According to UTHealth Houston Survey; Subgroups at Higher Risk Identified
    Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases Occur in 7.5% of Vaccinated Texas Participants, According to UTHealth Houston Survey; Subgroups at Higher Risk IdentifiedFebruary 2nd, 2023
  • Toxic Metals in Baby Food: Researchers Find ‘Concerning’ Gaps in U.S. Regulations
    Toxic Metals in Baby Food: Researchers Find ‘Concerning’ Gaps in U.S. RegulationsFebruary 1st, 2023
  • Words Can Wound When Parents Talk to Kids About Obesity
    Words Can Wound When Parents Talk to Kids About ObesityNovember 21st, 2022
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Other Languages

  • Spanish

External Links

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