David F. Jimenez MD, FACS

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of David Jimenez. What an extraordinary life! I am eternally grateful to Dr David M Yates DMD, MD, FACS for carrying on his life’s work.

Thank you to the for showcasing our world-class physicians and celebrating our families who continue to make a difference in this vibrant community!

So proud of Dr David M Yates DMD, MD, FACS!

So proud of the great work being done in El Paso!

Baby born with rare skull condition receives urgent surgery Dunedin baby is 'doing great' after urgent surgery.

Dear friends, I hope you will consider joining in. This effort to support the ongoing work that my husband was so passionate about! Lisa Bishop Jimenez

Awesome work being done at
El Paso Children's Hospital with
Dr David M Yates DMD, MD, FACS
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Two-month-old receives life-altering skull surgery - KVIA EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Two-month-old baby Amelia is held tightly by her father, Benjamin Duran, just a few hours after a surgical procedure at El Paso Children's Hospital that will allow her to have a normal childhood. Amelia is just one of dozens of babies who received life-altering surgery devel...

Story from El Paso Children's Hospital: Brain mapping technology is a medical first El Paso Children’s Hospital is the first pediatric hospital in the world to use new brain mapping technology for its patients.

Thank you Dr David M Yates DMD, MD, FACS and El Paso Children's Hospital

Femap Foundation
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El Paso Children's Hospital is proud of its strong partnership with the @femapfoundation. It is through this partnership that children without access to specialized health care can receive life-saving treatment.🩺❤️ As we approach the Christmas🎄holiday we want to share this heart story of giving. We sat down with Medical Director of the Cranial and Facial Clinic at El Paso Children's Hospital, Dr. David Yates to talk about Keilani, a candidate for endoscopic craniosynostosis surgery.🧠 #ThisIsOurHospital #FEMAP #SeasonofGiving #HappyHolidays #TeamKids

Today marks six moths since David left this earthly realm. I am overdue in posting these words of gratitude to so many of you, colleagues, patients, friends who have reached out and supported me. I am so grateful to each of you. Today I will celebrate an amazing man, surgeon, friend. He lived a full life and I am grateful to have been a part of it. THANK YOU ALL!

Happy Halloween all! Share your favorite pics of you and your kids. Any fun helmet pics? I’ll start!

Sweet Juliette!!!

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Some of my favorite helmets.
Let’s see your helmet photos!
Dr David M Yates DMD, MD, FACS
El Paso Children's Hospital

All the way from New Zealand!
El Paso Children's Hospital
Dr David M Yates DMD, MD, FACS

Honoring Dr Jimenez today. This is for you, Dr Jimenez.

My Brown-eyed Bubba on the left, my Blue-eyed Bubba on the right. See that American flag sticker on Brad's helmet? We put that on a few days after 9/11. We had taken Brad to Columbia, Mo, to have his skull fitted for a new helmet, back in August 2001. It was supposed to arrive on September 11, 2001, by air. He had just about outgrown his old helmet, it was getting too tight. And when I found out that air traffic was grounded, I was frantic because we didn't know when air traffic would resume. I thought he won't have a helmet and his skull won't grow correctly and the surgery by Dr Jimenez would be a loss. I was strategizing (is that a word?) on how fast I could drive to Columbia, Mo, but his helmet was already shipped and I had no idea where it was, or what airport to drive to. So I was panicked and freaking out. Thousands of people died within a few hours and here I was worried about a helmet for a 6 month old. Yes, I was completely devastated by the loss of life and destruction that these evil beings had caused. And, it affected me directly, because of a plastic helmet. And I prayed for our nation and I prayed about a small plastic helmet, while the world stopped spinning in our little corner of it. I prayed and I cried, like so many Americans.
But God is bigger. When I got home from work on 9/11, there was a small plain brown cardboard box on the front porch by the door. Postmarked Columbia, Mo. His little helmet had made it to Jackson International Airport and was already on the ground before the first plane hit. And the relief flooded into my soul and I cried and thanked God for allowing me this when so many people had much bigger problems than my own. But God hears our prayers, and He doesn't see one need more than the other. We pray for what we pray for. And if we pray earnestly with all of our heart, He answers. You just have to pay attention.
So, that's the story of the little American flag sticker. Both of the sweet potatoes in this picture now wear helmets with the American flag on it, they are both in the USAF. And my Green-eyed Bubba runs into burning buildings while others run out, to extinguish the flames and save lives as Fire Fighter in Jackson, Ms. I have 3 sons who are heroes. And a daughter who survived Leukemia and chemo and is a hero in her own right.
I am way blessed beyond measure. Thank you, God, for blessing me.

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Thank you Michelle Jones for sharing your story for craniosynostosis awareness month!Dr David M Yates DMD, MD, FACS El Paso Children's Hospital

Kimber is our IVF miracle baby born Dec. 10th 2021. She had us wrapped around her finger the moment she was born, but we noticed something wasn't right with her head shape. We were assured that she was just a big baby that was wedged in utero. She was 9lbs 2oz 21½ inches, she was a big girl! It took until she was 6 months old to finally get a diagnosis left lamboidal craniosynostosis. We were told by our local team that Kimber would need surgery a big one 6 hours with multiple blood transfusions. My momma heart was broken how could someone so tiny go through all that? We were told this procedure would be purely cosmetic as lamboidal doesn't usually cause cranial pressure. We proceeded with scheduling her surgery with them for Oct. 17th 2022 Kimber would be 10 months old by that time. Over the next few weeks I couldn't come to terms with this surgery, it wasn't sitting right with me. I had joined a cranio group on Facebook after receiving the diagnosis, and that's where I found a lady talking about Dr. Jimenez in El Paso TX who would perform his endo surgery on older babies! I immediately reached out. Dr. Jimenez's team got back to me quickly and we were able to get surgery scheduled for Oct 18th 2022. We canceled the local CVR surgery and drove to El Paso TX from Mississippi on a gut feeling. Dr. Jimenez did not disappoint we felt immediate relief and comfort in meeting him and later Dr. Yates. We were scheduled for different appointments in a short time so they could collect all details needed before surgery, one of those being an eye exam which noted cranial pressure. We proceeded with Dr. Jimenez & Dr. Yates surgery endo for lamboidal on a 10 month old baby girl. During surgery the Dr's measured Kimber's cranial pressure which was a 22, normal range for her would have been between 1-10, after the release it was a 9, this surgery totaled 3 hours from the time they took her to the time we were back with her, actual surgery time was 1 hr. Recovery was easy with Kimber breastfeeding immediately after surgery, a one night stay in the hospital for monitoring. Kimber was fitted for a cranial helmet and wore it 23hrs a day for 9 months, we will continue yearly follow ups with a local neurosurgeon until Kimber is 5. We are thankful for Dr. Jimenez the procedure he pioneered years ago and his amazing team.

September is craniosynostosis awareness month. Cranio parents, share a story and/or a photo of your cranio warrior!

Dr David M Yates DMD, MD, FACS
El Paso Children's Hospital

Dr. Yates has had the pleasure of treating Melissa since she was born! It has been an honor watching her grow and blossom into the person she is becoming.

Melissa was so kind and thoughtful in bringing Dr. Yates beautiful drawings of them together.

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Testimonial from Forrest's mom,

"Our experience with Dr. Yates has been amazing, since Forrest was a baby he has been here with him. He has always taken great care of him, he's done nothing but the best. He's AWESOME I would not go anywhere else, definitely."

El Paso Children’s Hospital continues its dedication of world-class neurosurgery care that Dr. David F. Jimenez provided to our community’s children. His legacy will be carried on by Dr. David Yates, Medical Director of our Cranial and Facial Clinic, who along with Dr. Jimenez performed hundreds of endoscopic craniosynostosis procedures under his direct mentorship. Dr. Ziyad Makoshi, Pediatric Neurosurgeon, is one of our newest physicians personally chosen by Dr. Jimenez to enhance our powerhouse pediatric neurosurgery team here at El Paso Children’s Hospital. Dr. Jimenez was proud of the work being done and had the utmost confidence in both of these exceptional physicians. Just as Dr. Jimenez provided over the years, our neurosurgery team will continue to ensure the highest patient outcomes for all of our past, current and future children.

Friends, please know that Dr. Jimenez’s legacy is in excellent hands with Dr David M Yates DMD, MD, FACS. Please share this information as you see fit. Dr. J would want it this way. Thank you all for the love and support! El Paso Children's Hospital

El Paso Children’s Hospital continues its dedication of world-class neurosurgery care that Dr. David F. Jimenez provided to our community’s children. His legacy will be carried on by Dr. David Yates, Medical Director of our Cranial and Facial Clinic, who along with Dr. Jimenez performed hundreds of endoscopic craniosynostosis procedures under his direct mentorship. Dr. Ziyad Makoshi, Pediatric Neurosurgeon, is one of our newest physicians personally chosen by Dr. Jimenez to enhance our powerhouse pediatric neurosurgery team here at El Paso Children’s Hospital. Dr. Jimenez was proud of the work being done and had the utmost confidence in both of these exceptional physicians. Just as Dr. Jimenez provided over the years, our neurosurgery team will continue to ensure the highest patient outcomes for all of our past, current and future children.

Thank you Dr David M Yates DMD, MD, FACS! David F. Jimenez MD, FACS would be so happy and proud that you will continue to share his
Mission. 🙏🏻💕