Some Texas Children’s Heart Center team members once sat on the other side of the exam room.
Born with congenital heart defects, they navigated surgeries, medications and frequent cardiology visits as children. Those experiences later inspired careers caring for children with similar conditions.
Dr. Thomas Glenn, a pediatric and adult congenital cardiologist, was born with a single-ventricle heart defect and underwent three surgeries just days after birth. “I know what it feels like to sit in that exam room, scared and uncertain,” Dr. Glenn said. “It helps me connect with families in a way only someone who’s been there can.”
Aubrey Campbell, a nurse practitioner on the congenital heart surgery team, had heart surgery at six days old. “I can show them my scar and say, ‘You’ll get through this,'” Aubrey said. “It creates trust instantly.”
Lorrie Hill, a physician assistant in the pediatric intensive care unit, grew up with a complex heart defect and later received a heart transplant at Texas Children’s in 2021. She now uses her own experience to guide patients through challenges. “Walking these halls as a patient taught me resilience,” Lorrie said. “Now I get to help other kids find their strength, too.”
We are proud of team members like Dr. Glenn, Aubrey and Lorrie, who walk our halls with purpose and ensure every patient receives exceptional care each
day.
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