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1 Boston Children's Hospital | Education

Medical School

University of Nevada School of Medicine

1994, Reno, NV

Internship

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

1995, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Pediatrics

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

1997, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

2000, Boston, PA

1 Boston Children's Hospital | Publications

  1. Surveillance of Health Care-Associated Violence Using Natural Language Processing. Pediatrics. 2024 Aug 01; 154(2). View Surveillance of Health Care-Associated Violence Using Natural Language Processing. Abstract

  2. Delayed diagnosis of serious paediatric conditions in 13 regional emergency departments. BMJ Qual Saf. 2024 Apr 24; 33(5):293-300. View Delayed diagnosis of serious paediatric conditions in 13 regional emergency departments. Abstract

  3. Community hospital-based clinical research: a vehicle for increasing health equity. Pediatr Res. 2024 Jun; 95(7):1903-1904. View Community hospital-based clinical research: a vehicle for increasing health equity. Abstract

  4. Community Validation of an Approach to Detect Delayed Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Big Databases. Hosp Pediatr. 2023 07 01; 13(7):e170-e174. View Community Validation of an Approach to Detect Delayed Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Big Databases. Abstract

  5. Randomized Trial of Weight-Based Versus Fixed Limit High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Bronchiolitis. Hosp Pediatr. 2023 05 01; 13(5):387-393. View Randomized Trial of Weight-Based Versus Fixed Limit High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Bronchiolitis. Abstract

  6. Clinician factors associated with delayed diagnosis of appendicitis. Diagnosis (Berl). 2023 05 01; 10(2):183-186. View Clinician factors associated with delayed diagnosis of appendicitis. Abstract

  7. Electronic surveillance of patient safety events using natural language processing. Health Informatics J. 2022 Oct-Dec; 28(4):14604582221132429. View Electronic surveillance of patient safety events using natural language processing. Abstract

  8. Experience of pharmacy involvement in a disaster simulation exercise within a pediatric hospital emergency department: A pilot project. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2022 04 19; 79(9):e124-e134. View Experience of pharmacy involvement in a disaster simulation exercise within a pediatric hospital emergency department: A pilot project. Abstract

  9. Prediction across healthcare settings: a case study in predicting emergency department disposition. NPJ Digit Med. 2021 Dec 15; 4(1):169. View Prediction across healthcare settings: a case study in predicting emergency department disposition. Abstract

  10. Treadmill injuries in children. Am J Emerg Med. 2021 08; 46:495-498. View Treadmill injuries in children. Abstract

  11. A Clinical Pathway for the Care of Critically Ill Patients With Asthma in the Community Hospital Setting. Hosp Pediatr. 2019 03; 9(3):179-185. View A Clinical Pathway for the Care of Critically Ill Patients With Asthma in the Community Hospital Setting. Abstract

  12. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Children: Diagnosis And Management In The Emergency Department. Pediatr Emerg Med Pract. 2016 Sep; 13(9):1-24. View Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Children: Diagnosis And Management In The Emergency Department. Abstract

  13. Pediatric shock. J Emerg Nurs. 2015 Mar; 41(2):113-8. View Pediatric shock. Abstract

  14. Value of point-of-care ketones in assessing dehydration and acidosis in children with gastroenteritis. Acad Emerg Med. 2013 Nov; 20(11):1146-50. View Value of point-of-care ketones in assessing dehydration and acidosis in children with gastroenteritis. Abstract

  15. A prospective study of 113 deep neck infections managed using a clinical practice guideline. Laryngoscope. 2013 Dec; 123(12):3211-8. View A prospective study of 113 deep neck infections managed using a clinical practice guideline. Abstract

  16. Intravenous dextrose for children with gastroenteritis and dehydration: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Ann Emerg Med. 2013 Mar; 61(3):281-8. View Intravenous dextrose for children with gastroenteritis and dehydration: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Abstract

  17. Intraosseous vascular access for in-hospital emergency use: a systematic clinical review of the literature and analysis. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2012 Feb; 28(2):185-99. View Intraosseous vascular access for in-hospital emergency use: a systematic clinical review of the literature and analysis. Abstract

  18. Inside out. Lancet. 2010 Oct 30; 376(9751):1497. View Inside out. Abstract

  19. Preparing for Natural Disasters. Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine. 2009; 10:144-147.

  20. Glass table-related injuries in children. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2009 Mar; 25(3):145-9. View Glass table-related injuries in children. Abstract

  21. Bites and Stings. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Question Review Book 2009. Wang, Sharma, Flood (eds). 2009.

  22. Initial management of shock in children. 2008.

  23. Veinlite transillumination in the pediatric emergency department: a therapeutic interventional trial. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2008 Feb; 24(2):83-8. View Veinlite transillumination in the pediatric emergency department: a therapeutic interventional trial. Abstract

  24. Management of esophageal coins. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2006 Oct; 18(5):571-4. View Management of esophageal coins. Abstract

  25. The use of routine laboratory studies as screening tools in pediatric abdominal trauma. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2006 Jul; 22(7):480-4. View The use of routine laboratory studies as screening tools in pediatric abdominal trauma. Abstract

  26. Esophageal Coins. Pediatric Emergency Care. 2006; 22(5):367-370.

  27. Management of esophageal coins. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2006 May; 22(5):367-70; quiz 371-3. View Management of esophageal coins. Abstract

  28. FEMA's organized response with a pediatric subspecialty team: the National Disaster Medical System response: a pediatric perspective. Pediatrics. 2006 May; 117(5 Pt 3):S405-11. View FEMA's organized response with a pediatric subspecialty team: the National Disaster Medical System response: a pediatric perspective. Abstract

  29. Major Trauma. Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Fleisher G and Ludwig S., editors. 2006; 1349-1360.

  30. A randomized clinical trial of the management of esophageal coins in children. Pediatrics. 2005 Sep; 116(3):614-9. View A randomized clinical trial of the management of esophageal coins in children. Abstract

  31. Adhesive bandage for protection of skin surfaces. 2005.

  32. Vomiting. Pediatric Signs and Symptoms. Gruskin K and Chaing V., editors. 2005; 600-611.

  33. Pediatric Foreign Body Aspiration. Greenberg's Atlas of Emergency Medicine. Greenberg M., editor. 2005; 555.

  34. Environmental Emergencies. Pediatric Resuscitation a Practical Approach. Roback M and Teach S., editors. 2005; 323-329.

  35. Bispectral index monitoring quantifies depth of sedation during emergency department procedural sedation and analgesia in children. Ann Emerg Med. 2004 Feb; 43(2):247-55. View Bispectral index monitoring quantifies depth of sedation during emergency department procedural sedation and analgesia in children. Abstract

  36. A Prospective Study of a Clinical Practice Guidline for Retropharyngeal Abscesses. 2003.

  37. Financial and clinical impact of false-positive blood culture results. Clin Infect Dis. 2001 Aug 01; 33(3):296-9. View Financial and clinical impact of false-positive blood culture results. Abstract

  38. To go by the books. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2000 Jun; 16(3):208-12. View To go by the books. Abstract

  39. Breast Lesions. Review of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Sharma S and Wang V., editors. 2000; 37-38.

  40. Headache. Review of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Sharma S and Wang V., editors. 2000; 150-151.

  41. Diarrhea. Review of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Sharma S and Wang V., editors. 2000; 53-54.

  42. Monkeybar injuries: complications of play. Pediatrics. 1999 May; 103(5):e58. View Monkeybar injuries: complications of play. Abstract

  43. Flunitrazepam: a review of "roofies". Pediatr Emerg Care. 1999 Feb; 15(1):59-60. View Flunitrazepam: a review of "roofies". Abstract

  44. The bystander effect exerted by tumor cells expressing the herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase (HSVtk) gene is dependent on connexin expression and cell communication via gap junctions. Gene Ther. 1997 Jun; 4(6):577-85. View The bystander effect exerted by tumor cells expressing the herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase (HSVtk) gene is dependent on connexin expression and cell communication via gap junctions. Abstract

  45. Outcome of Children with X linked Myotubular Myopathy Treated by Mechanical Assisted Ventilation at Home. Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine. 1993; 16.

1 Boston Children's Hospital | Education

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD

Residency

Pediatrics

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, MA

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1 Boston Children's Hospital | Education

Undergraduate School

Wellesley College

1997, Wellesley, MA

Medical School

Yale University School of Medicine

2002, New Haven, CT

Residency

Pediatrics

Yale-New Haven Hospital

2005, New Haven, CT

Fellowship

Non-Operative Orthopedics

Boston Children' Hospital

2018, Boston, MA

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1 Boston Children's Hospital | Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

1989, Boston, MA

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital

1989, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital

1990, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

1992, Boston, MA

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1 Boston Children's Hospital | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Connecticut

1991, Storrs, CT

Graduate School

University of Connecticut

1993, Storrs, CT

Medical School

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

1997, Rochester, NY

Internship

General Surgery

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

1997, Boston, MA

Residency

Harvard Medical School

1998, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Boston Children's Hospital

2002, Boston, MA

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1 Boston Children's Hospital | Publications

1 Boston Children's Hospital | Education

Medical School

University of the Witwatersrand

1969, Johannesburg, South Africa

Internship

Medicine

Johannesburg Hospital

1970, Johannesburg, South Africa

Residency

Pediatrics

Transvaal Memorial Hospital for Children

1975, Johannesburg, South Africa

Fellowship

University of Chicago Hospitals

1976, Chicago, IL

Fellowship

Tufts-New England Medical Center

1978, Boston, MA

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1 Boston Children's Hospital | Education

Medical School

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Worcester, MA

Residency

Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, Maine Medical Center

Portland, ME

Fellowship

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

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1 Boston Children's Hospital | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Georgia

2007, Atlanta, GA

Medical School

Medical College of Georgia

2011, Augusta, GA

Internship

Tufts Medical Center

2012, Boston, MA

Residency

Tufts Medical Center

2014, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2018, Boston, MA

Graduate School

MMSc

Harvard Medical School

2018, Boston, MA

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1 Boston Children's Hospital | Education

Graduate School

MPH

Harvard School of Public Health

2011, Boston, MA

Medical School

University College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Residency

Royal College of Surgeons

2001, Dublin, Ireland

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2009, Boston, MA

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