Department of Pediatrics

Websitehttps://childrens.pennstatehealth.org

United States

Organization profile

The Department of Pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine has a strong tradition of excellence in clinical care, education, research and service at Penn State College of Medicine.

With more than 200 physicians and advanced practice providers throughout many divisions, the department provides high-quality clinical care to infants, children and adolescents. Faculty members are active throughout central Pennsylvania, seeing young patients at Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey as well as the many Penn State Health outpatient practice sites around the region.

Faculty educate future leaders in pediatric medicine, from students enrolled in medical and graduate schools to the many pediatric residents and fellows. The pediatric residency program features an individualized training curriculum that provides outstanding opportunities to learn the skills needed to excel at the modern roles of the pediatrician, all in a balanced and supportive learning environment. The department is also home to multiple fellowship programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to train physicians in numerous pediatric specialties.

As part of a large research university, the Department of Pediatrics enthusiastically supports the many faculty who engage in basic, translational and clinical research. Students, residents and fellows often collaborate in this research and are important contributors to the department’s research mission. Their advances in research ultimately lead to better understanding and treatment of childhood diseases.

Together, everyone in the department remains committed to improving the lives of children through innovation and outstanding care.

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Profiles

Chandran Alexander, MD

Department of Pediatrics - Associate Professor

Person: Academic

Ermal Aliu, MD

Department of Pediatrics - Assistant Professor

Person: Academic

Brian Allen, PsyD

Department of Pediatrics - Associate Professor
Center for the Protection of Children
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health - Associate Professor
Social Science Research Institute (SSRI)
Child Maltreatment Solutions Network

Person: Academic

Vincent Aluquin, MD, MS

Children's Heart Group
Department of Pediatrics - Assistant Professor

Person: Academic

Shaili Amatya, MD

Department of Pediatrics - Assistant Professor

Person: Academic

Doerthe Adriana Andreae, MD, PhD

Department of Pediatrics - Assistant Professor
Division of Allergy and Immunology

Person: Academic

Justen Aprile, MD

Division of Hospitalist Medicine
Department of Pediatrics - Assistant Professor

Person: Academic

Mark Baker, MD

Department of Family and Community Medicine - Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics - Associate Professor

Person: Academic

Kanthi Bangalore Krishna, MD

Department of Pediatrics - Assistant Professor
Division of Endocrinology

Person: Academic

Michael Beck, MD

Department of Pediatrics - Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
Division of Hospitalist Medicine - Chief
Department of Medicine - Associate Professor

Person: Academic

Research Output

Acne vulgaris: Treatment made easy for the primary care physician

Berry, K., Lim, J. & Zaenglein, A. L., Mar 2020, In : Pediatric annals. 49, 3, p. e109-e115

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

A Commentary on Safety Precautions for Otologic Surgery during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Saadi, R. A., Bann, D. V., Patel, V. A., Goldenberg, D., May, J. & Isildak, H., Jan 1 2020, (Accepted/In press) In : Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States).

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate

Open Access

2 Scopus citations

ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Pneumonia in the Immunocompetent Child

Expert Panel on Pediatric Imaging:, May 2020, In : Journal of the American College of Radiology. 17, 5, p. S215-S225

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Adults want to play too: Feasibility of an adult physical activity program designed to maximize enjoyment

Upham, K., Auer, B. J., Sciamanna, C. N., Mowen, A. J., Smyth, J. M., Conroy, D. E., Silvis, M., Kraschnewski, J. L., Rovniak, L. S., Lehman, E., Kearcher, K., Vizzini, M. & Cesarone, L., Jan 1 2020, In : Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 17, 2, p. 230-235 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Adverse events associated with diphenhydramine in children, 2008–2015

Palmer, R. B., Reynolds, K. M., Banner, W., Bond, G. R., Kauffman, R. E., Paul, I. M., Green, J. L. & Dart, R. C., Feb 1 2020, In : Clinical Toxicology. 58, 2, p. 99-106 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

1 Scopus citations

A focus on the use of subcutaneous C1-inhibitor for treatment of hereditary angioedema

Villavicencio, M. F. & Craig, T., Jan 1 2020, (Accepted/In press) In : Expert Review of Clinical Immunology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Alteration of CTCF-associated chromatin neighborhood inhibits TAL1-driven oncogenic transcription program and leukemogenesis

Li, Y., Liao, Z., Luo, H., Benyoucef, A., Kang, Y., Lai, Q., Dovat, S., Miller, B., Chepelev, I., Li, Y., Zhao, K., Brand, M. & Huang, S., Apr 6 2020, In : Nucleic acids research. 48, 6, p. 3119-3133 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

Anesthetic Management of Elderly Patients With Down Syndrome: A Case Report

Muller, M. D., Capp, A. M., Hill, J., Hoffer, A., Otworth, J. R., McQuillan, P. M. & Bonavia, A. S., Jan 1 2020, (Accepted/In press) In : Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article