Stuart Fraser, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric neurologist with expertise in treating strokes and other blood vessel disorders of the brain in children. He believes that every child who experiences a stroke deserves expert, compassionate care and long-term support. His goal is to guide families through diagnosis and treatment with clarity and empathy while offering the most advanced care possible. He works closely with a team of specialists, including neurosurgeons, hematologists, and rehabilitation therapists, to build a personalized plan for every patient. His clinical interests include pediatric stroke and cerebrovascular disorders, stroke recovery and rehabilitation, childhood arterial and venous blood vessel disorders, neuroimaging for stroke diagnosis, and improving emergency care for children with neurologic symptoms.
One of only a few physicians in the country with board certification in both child neurology and vascular neurology, Fraser leads the Pediatric Stroke Program at UTHealth Houston and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.
He’s also an assistant professor of neurology in the Department of Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
Originally from Texas, Fraser earned his medical degree at McGovern Medical School, where he also completed his residency in child neurology and fellowship training in vascular neurology. He has also completed advanced research training through the National Institutes of Health. He currently runs a clinical and research program aimed at helping children with stroke recover.
Fraser has been recognized with several awards for his clinical care, teaching, and research, including the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award and being named a “Houstonia” magazine Top Doctor in Pediatric Neurology. He is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and serves as chair of the Pediatric Stroke Task Force for the state of Texas.
Outside of work, Fraser enjoys spending time with his family and exploring Houston’s parks and restaurants.