Care Philosophy
Abby O. Souryal, M.D.“As a former patient of Scottish Rite, I find it unbelievably rewarding to connect with and comfort my patients. Knowing how stressful the hospital setting can be, I strive to engage meaningfully with each patient in hopes of cultivating the most positive experience possible. Scottish Rite makes it easy to not only provide safe care to patients, but also to create an environment where children feel seen, supported and genuinely cared for during what can often be a scary experience.”
About
Abby O. Souryal, M.D., is a staff anesthesiologist at Scottish Rite for Children. Dr. Souryal earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana and her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. During medical school, she also completed an away rotation at Scottish Rite for Children.
Dr. Souryal completed her anesthesiology residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center, received additional training in pediatric bronchoscopy in Florence, Italy, and a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at Stanford University.
She has contributed to research and presentations focused on pediatric anesthesiology, perioperative quality improvement and patient safety. Her scholarly work includes studies on perioperative antibiotic administration, medication allergy management and complex anesthetic care for critically ill patients.