Expertise:
Dr. Mancias' expertise is in child and adolescent neuromuscular disorders.
Hobbies/Sports:
Photography, Spending Time with his Three Children and Wife
Education Degrees:
Fellowship in Pediatric Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston (1994); Residency in Adult and Pediatric Neurology, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston (1993); Residency in Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Internship in Pediatrics, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston; MD, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston (1988)
Affiliations Awards:
Houston Neurological Society; Texas Medical Association; American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine; Child Neurology Society; Peripheral Nerve Society
Charity:
Camp Physician, Muscular Dystrophy Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
15
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his ability to treat others as he would treat his family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after realizing the need for physicians.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Mancias volunteers lecturing on health and science at local museums.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching Child Neurology and Neuroscience Programs for Medical Students, Residents and Fellows, Performing Electromyography Studies on Babies and Children with Neuromuscular Disorders
Education Certifications:
Board Certification in Neurology, Concentration in Child Neurology; Certification, American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology
Awards/Honors:
John P. McGovern Award for Humanism and Professionalism (2009); John P. McGovern Teaching Award (2009); Benjamin F. Brooks Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award (2009); Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award (2008); Best Teacher of Medical Neurosciences, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston (2008); Best Teacher of Medical Neurosciences, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston (2007); Best Teacher of Medical Neurosciences, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston (2006)