About
Dr. Kelly Hodges grew up on the island of Maui, Hawaii, before pursuing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center, where she earned her MD. She then moved to Houston to complete her Pediatrics residency at Texas Children's Hospital. After residency, she spent three years as a medical missionary in Malawi, Africa. There she worked to improve children's nutrition, introduced CPAP treatment for premature and sick infants, and cared for underserved children with epilepsy. Those years abroad shaped a holistic and compassionate lens she brings to every patient encounter.
Dr. Hodges is board-certified in Pediatrics and sees patients at the Bellaire location. Outside the clinic, she serves as chair of the English as a Second Language program at Rice Temple Baptist Church. She enjoys gardening and dreams of growing her own organic produce. She is married to Donald and is a parent to three boys and a daughter.
Education & Training
Medical School
LSU Health Sciences Center
Residency
Pediatrics Residency, Texas Children's Hospital
Additional Training
Three years as a medical missionary in Malawi, Africa
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hodges right for?
Dr. Hodges is a strong fit for families seeking a pediatrician with broad clinical experience and a holistic approach. Her missionary work in Malawi makes her especially attentive to nutrition, developmental health, and underserved patient needs. Parents of children with epilepsy or complex health backgrounds will find her background particularly relevant. She sees patients at the Bellaire location and brings warmth and cultural awareness to every visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hodges treats a wide range of pediatric conditions, including epilepsy, nutritional deficiencies, and general childhood illnesses. Her experience in Malawi gave her hands-on exposure to complex and underserved pediatric cases. She also provides well-child visits, preventive care, and developmental milestone assessments.
Dr. Hodges sees patients at the PurePediatrics Bellaire location.
Yes, Dr. Hodges holds board certification in Pediatrics. She earned her MD from LSU Health Sciences Center and completed her residency at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.
Three years of medical missionary work in Malawi, Africa, most shaped her clinical approach. There, she worked to improve children's nutrition, introduced CPAP therapy for premature infants, and cared for children with epilepsy. That experience gave her a holistic and compassionate lens she applies to every patient visit.
Yes, Dr. Hodges introduced CPAP treatment for premature and sick infants during her time as a medical missionary in Malawi. She brings that hands-on newborn care experience to her work at PurePediatrics.
Dr. Hodges grew up in Maui, Hawaii, trained at LSU Health Sciences Center, and completed her residency at Texas Children's Hospital. She then spent three years doing medical missionary work in Malawi before joining PurePediatrics in Bellaire.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026