Dr. KELLY HODGES, M.D. | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Pediatrics
About
Dr. Kelly Hodges, MD is a Board Certified Pediatrician originally from Maui, Hawaii. She earned her medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport and completed her Pediatrics residency at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. After residency she spent time in Malawi, Africa, providing missionary pediatric care and gaining valuable experience in resource‑limited settings.
At PurePediatrics Bellaire, Dr. Hodges embraces the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, offering families unlimited same‑day appointments, 24/7 direct access via phone, text, or email, and even house calls within a 10‑mile radius. She emphasizes preventive care, building long‑term relationships with patients, and personalized wellness plans that keep children healthy without the barriers of insurance paperwork or copays. Her clinical approach combines evidence‑based pediatric medicine with the compassionate, holistic perspective she cultivated during her international service.
Education
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport (2011)
Residency: Pediatrics - Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston TX)
- Residency Pediatrics - Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston TX)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: M.D.
Specialty: Pediatrics
Board Certified: American Board of Pediatrics
Years in Practice: 15+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1942594056 Active
Primary License: Texas (TX) - Q0275
Community Involvement
Missionary pediatric service in Malawi; active participation in community health education through PurePediatrics’ outreach programs
International Experience
Missionary pediatric work in Malawi, Africa
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2013