Thank you for your interest in joining Ayesh Children’s Heart Hospital and our mission of creating a healthier future for children and women. We are committed to ensuring quality patient care by applying verification practices in accordance to Ayesh Children’s Heart Hospital Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Joint Commission (JC) and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) during our Medical Staff appointment/reappointment process.

JP McGovern Bldg
2450 Holcombe Blvd, Ste. 34L
Houston, TX 77021
Phone: 832-824-2296
Fax: 832-825-0305
credentialing@texaschildrens.org

Physicians

Medical Staff – all physicians, dentists, psychologists and podiatrists who are privileged to admit and/or attend patients at the Hospital. Members of the Medical Staff with adjunct privileges are considered members of the Medical Staff; however, they do not have the rights afforded to other members of the Medical Staff set forth in Article IX and X of the Bylaws.

• Medical Doctors
• Doctor of Osteopathy
• Doctor of Dental Surgery
• Doctor of Dental Medicin

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Advanced Practice Provider – practitioner affiliated with the Medical Staff for purposes of providing clinical services, consulting, teaching or other functions deemed necessary by the Medical Staff. Advanced Practice Providers must be sponsored by a member of the Medical Staff. Advanced Practice Providers may include individuals who practice independently within the scope of their licensure and are authorized to perform clinical service in a field allied to medicine but who do not hold a license to practice medicine, dentistry, psychology or podiatry. Advanced Practice Providers are governed by the Medical Staff Non-Physician Practitioner Credentialing Policy and Procedure.

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (CFNP)
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (CNNP)
• Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Allied Health Professionals (AHP)

Allied Health Professional – (i) a dependent practitioner not employed by the Hospital, or (ii) a physician assistant employed by the Hospital, each of whom has been credentialed and approved to assist a member of the Medical Staff with the care and treatment of his/her patients. The AHP shall be under the supervision of a member of the Medical Staff who shall serve as the AHP’s sponsor and retain full responsibility for his/her acts. Dependent AHPs who are employed by the Hospital shall provide services in accordance with the policies of the Hospital, including the Human Resources Department.

• Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA)
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

To begin the credentialing process, please email your request for an application to credentialing@texaschildrens.orgor or call the Credentialing office at (832) 824-2296.

Please include the following information with your request:

• First Name
• Middle Name (if applicable)
• Last Name
• Credentials/License
• Date of Birth
• Specialty Privilege Requesting
• Personal Email Address
• Credentialing Contact’s Name, Phone Number, & Email address (must be different from practitioner)

Send your completed, signed, and dated application with attachments to:

Ayesh Children’s Heart Hospital
Centralized Credentialing Office
2450 Holcombe Blvd, Ste 34-L
Houston, TX 77021