The Directory of Black Women Physicians

Dr. Sharifa Glass is a pediatrician, breastfeeding medicine physician, corporate lactation program advisor, philanthropist, writer, and speaker.  She studied at the University of Houston where she graduated with High Honors and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. Her educational journey took her to Drexel University College of Medicine where she received her medical degree (M.D.) before she returned back to the Houston area.  She completed a pediatric residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.  Since finishing residency, Dr. Glass has worked in general pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine, and pediatric urgent care medicine.  She is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.  Dr. Glass has been designated as a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics, and she is a member of several professional organizations including the United States Lactation Consultant Association and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.  Dr. Glass holds an adjunct position as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Houston College of Medicine.  She sees patients at The Vine Pediatrics and Lactation, the only pediatric and breastfeeding medicine house-call practice in the Houston area.