Woman saved at birth now returns as a doctor to the same hospital

A newborn once saved by doctors at Baylor University Medical Center will soon return as one of its physicians. Kailie McGee, who owed her life to the hospital’s emergency care at birth, has now earned her medical degree and will start work there on July 1.

McGee’s life began with a critical emergency. Born with the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck, she needed immediate intervention. Her mother also suffered hemorrhagic shock during childbirth, adding to the urgency of the situation. Quick action by the medical team at Baylor University Medical Center ensured both survived.

This week, McGee graduated from Texas Christian University’s Burnett School of Medicine. She will now practice as Dr. Kailie McGee, specialising in internal medicine. Her first professional role begins at the very hospital where her own life was saved over two decades ago.

Dr. McGee’s journey comes full circle as she joins Baylor University Medical Center’s staff. The facility that provided her life-saving care at birth will now see her treating patients of her own. Her appointment as an internal medicine doctor starts on July 1.