About
Dr. Sharifa Glass, MD, IBCLC is the founder of The Vine Pediatrics and Lactation and a board-certified pediatrician with dual certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She holds the distinction of being the only African-American physician in Texas to carry both American Board of Pediatrics certification and IBCLC certification. She also holds Fellowship in the American Academy of Pediatrics.
A native Houstonian, Dr. Glass graduated with High Honors from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, and HealthBridge Children's Hospital. That training gave her a broad clinical foundation across general pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine, and urgent care medicine. She holds hospital privileges at The Woman's Hospital of Texas and HCA Kingwood.
Dr. Glass serves as an adjunct clinical associate professor at the University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine and sits on its Admissions Committee. She actively mentors high school students, pre-med undergraduates, and pediatric residents to grow African-American female representation in medicine. Castle Connolly named her a 2026 Top Doctor and Top Black Doctor, placing her in the top 7% of physicians nationwide. She is a wife and mother to two young children, both of whom she breastfed. That personal experience with breastfeeding and pumping directly informs her clinical approach to lactation care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Houston, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (High Honors)
Medical School
Drexel University College of Medicine (MD)
Residency
Pediatric Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, HealthBridge Children's Hospital)
Additional Training
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Glass right for?
Dr. Glass is a strong fit for Houston families with children from birth through age 18. New parents navigating breastfeeding challenges, tongue-tie concerns, or newborn care will find her dual pediatric and IBCLC expertise especially valuable. Families who want a pediatrician available evenings, weekends, and same-day benefit from her house call model. Her background in pediatric emergency medicine makes her well-suited for families who want urgent and injury care handled without an ER visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Glass treats a wide range of pediatric conditions from birth through age 18. Her clinical scope includes newborn care, sick visits, injury care, breathing treatments, and flat head syndrome screening. She also manages breastfeeding difficulties, tongue-tie, and pumping challenges as a board-certified IBCLC.
Yes. Dr. Glass holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. She is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant credentialed by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. She holds Fellowship in the American Academy of Pediatrics as well.
Dr. Glass is the only African-American physician in Texas to hold both American Board of Pediatrics certification and IBCLC certification. She breastfed both of her own children, and that firsthand experience with breastfeeding and pumping directly shapes how she approaches lactation care with her patients.
Dr. Glass earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, and HealthBridge Children's Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Glass holds hospital privileges at The Woman's Hospital of Texas and HCA Kingwood.
Yes. Dr. Glass serves as an adjunct clinical associate professor at the University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. She also sits on the college's Admissions Committee and actively mentors high school students, pre-med undergraduates, and pediatric residents.
Yes. Castle Connolly named Dr. Glass a 2026 Top Doctor and Top Black Doctor, placing her in the top 7% of physicians nationwide.
Yes. Dr. Glass offers prenatal lactation consultations to help families prepare for breastfeeding before their baby arrives. These visits give parents practical knowledge and a care plan before delivery.
Yes. Dr. Glass performs tongue-tie release, also called frenectomy, as part of her clinical services. She assesses latch and feeding difficulties and determines whether a frenectomy is appropriate.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026