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Education

Undergraduate School

Georgetown University
1988 Washington DC

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
1993 Baltimore MD

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital
1994 Boston MA

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital
1996 Boston MA

Graduate School

Boston University School of Public Health
2000 Boston MA

Fellowship

Boston University School of Public Health
2000 Boston MA

Publications

  1. Adherence to urologic imaging guidelines after febrile urinary tract infection in infants. J Pediatr Urol. 2025 Feb 19. View Abstract
  2. Chest Radiograph Utilization Among Children Treated for Pneumonia in a Primary Care Network. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2025 Feb 07; 99228251316716. View Abstract
  3. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Prescribing Within an Integrated Pediatric Primary Care Behavioral Health Program. Acad Pediatr. 2025 Mar; 25(2):102596. View Abstract
  4. Pediatric Primary Care Billing Trends After the 2021 Evaluation and Management Coding Changes. JAMA Pediatr. 2024 Aug 01; 178(8):833-834. View Abstract
  5. Disparities in the Availability and Acceptance of Nirsevimab in Massachusetts. Pediatrics. 2024 Jul 01; 154(1). View Abstract
  6. Age and Probability of Spontaneous Umbilical Hernia Closure. JAMA Pediatr. 2024 May 01; 178(5):497-498. View Abstract
  7. Improving Short Course Treatment of Pediatric Infections: A Randomized Quality Improvement Trial. Pediatrics. 2024 Jan 01; 153(2). View Abstract
  8. Considerations for Behavioral Health Integration Program Implementation in Pediatric Primary Care Settings: A Qualitative Study. Acad Pediatr. 2023 Oct 27. View Abstract
  9. Pediatric Primary-Care Integrated Behavioral Health: A Framework for Reducing Inequities in Behavioral Health Care and Outcomes for Children. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2023 08; 70(4):775-789. View Abstract
  10. Patterns and Predictors of Health Care Utilization After Pediatric Concussion: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Acad Pediatr. 2024 Jan-Feb; 24(1):51-58. View Abstract
  11. Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Mental Health Visits in Pediatric Primary Care. Pediatrics. 2022 12 01; 150(6). View Abstract
  12. COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Changes in Pediatric Seasonal Respiratory Infections. Pediatrics. 2022 10 01; 150(4). View Abstract
  13. Trends in Telehealth Antibiotic Prescribing for Children Through the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pediatrics. 2022 09 01; 150(3). View Abstract
  14. The Antibiotic Likelihood Index: A New Measure of Antimicrobial Stewardship for Pediatric Primary Care Based on Reason for Visit. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2022 Apr 30; 11(4):142-148. View Abstract
  15. Perspectives on Identifying and Treating Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Childhood. Clin Chem. 2021 10 01; 67(10):1312-1317. View Abstract
  16. Development and Validation of the Asthma Exacerbation Risk Score Using Claims Data. Acad Pediatr. 2022 Jan-Feb; 22(1):47-54. View Abstract
  17. Five-Phase Replication of Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care. Pediatrics. 2021 08; 148(2). View Abstract
  18. The Role of COVID-19 in Transitioning to a Better Pediatric Payment Model. Pediatrics. 2021 01; 147(1). View Abstract
  19. A Broad-Based Approach to Social Needs Screening in a Pediatric Primary Care Network. Acad Pediatr. 2021 May-Jun; 21(4):694-701. View Abstract
  20. Social Distancing for COVID-19 and Diagnoses of Other Infectious Diseases in Children. Pediatrics. 2020 10; 146(4). View Abstract
  21. Effect of an Electronic Health Record Transition on the Provision of Recommended Well Child Services in Pediatric Primary Care Practices. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2020 02; 59(2):188-197. View Abstract
  22. Craniofacial Anthropometry: Normative Data for Caucasian Infants. J Craniofac Surg. 2019 Sep; 30(6):e539-e542. View Abstract
  23. Are Pediatric House Calls the Future? Exploring Patient Perceptions of Home-Centered Health. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 09; 58(10):1049-1055. View Abstract
  24. Five-Year Outcomes of Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care. Pediatrics. 2019 07; 144(1). View Abstract
  25. Effect of Computer-Based Substance Use Screening and Brief Behavioral Counseling vs Usual Care for Youths in Pediatric Primary Care: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 06 05; 2(6):e196258. View Abstract
  26. Effect of Instrument-Based Vision Screening for 3- to 5-Year-Old Children on Referrals to Eye Care Specialists. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 05; 58(5):541-546. View Abstract
  27. Identifying children at risk of asthma exacerbations: beyond HEDIS. Am J Manag Care. 2018 06 01; 24(6):e170-e174. View Abstract
  28. Primary Care Implementation of Instrument-Based Vision Screening for Young Children. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 08; 57(9):1020-1026. View Abstract
  29. Enhancing Pediatricians' Behavioral Health Competencies Through Child Psychiatry Consultation and Education. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 07; 57(8):958-969. View Abstract
  30. Educational Initiative to Standardize Concussion Management in Pediatric Primary Care. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 06; 57(7):806-814. View Abstract
  31. Appropriateness of Tympanostomy Tubes in the Boston Metropolitan Area: Are the AAO-HNSF Guidelines Being Met? Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 12; 157(6):1041-1047. View Abstract
  32. Implementation of Instrument-Based Vision Screening for Preschool-Age Children in Primary Care. Pediatrics. 2017 Jul; 140(1). View Abstract
  33. Implementation and Evaluation of Two Educational Strategies to Improve Screening for Eating Disorders in Pediatric Primary Care. J Adolesc Health. 2017 May; 60(5):606-611. View Abstract
  34. A telephone intervention to achieve differentiation in dietary intake: a randomized trial in paediatric primary care. Pediatr Obes. 2017 12; 12(6):494-501. View Abstract
  35. Results of a primary care-based quality improvement project to optimize chart-based vision screening for preschool age children. J AAPOS. 2016 08; 20(4):305-9. View Abstract
  36. Evaluation of the C6 Lyme Enzyme Immunoassay for the Diagnosis of Lyme Disease in Children and Adolescents. Clin Infect Dis. 2016 10 01; 63(7):922-8. View Abstract
  37. 'Constipation Challenge' game improves guideline knowledge and implementation. Med Educ. 2016 May; 50(5):589-90. View Abstract
  38. Practice-Based Quality Improvement Collaborative to Increase Chlamydia Screening in Young Women. Pediatrics. 2016 05; 137(5). View Abstract
  39. Total Direct Medical Expenses and Characteristics of Privately Insured Adolescents Who Incur High Costs. JAMA Pediatr. 2015 Oct; 169(10):e152682. View Abstract
  40. Trends in Ambulatory Care for Children with Concussion and Minor Head Injury from Eastern Massachusetts between 2007 and 2013. J Pediatr. 2015 Sep; 167(3):738-44. View Abstract
  41. Population health for children with asthma: time to let some fresh air in. Pediatrics. 2015 Jun; 135(6):1133-4. View Abstract
  42. Shared care: a quality improvement initiative to optimize primary care management of constipation. Pediatrics. 2015 May; 135(5):e1300-7. View Abstract
  43. Effectiveness of an asthma quality improvement program designed for maintenance of certification. Pediatrics. 2014 Jul; 134(1):e242-8. View Abstract
  44. Xylitol syrup for the prevention of acute otitis media. Pediatrics. 2014 Feb; 133(2):289-95. View Abstract
  45. Panel 1: Epidemiology, natural history, and risk factors. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 Apr; 148(4 Suppl):E1-E25. View Abstract
  46. A quality improvement program to reduce unnecessary referrals for adolescent scoliosis. Pediatrics. 2013 Mar; 131(3):e912-20. View Abstract
  47. Correlation of care process measures with childhood asthma exacerbations. Pediatrics. 2013 Jan; 131(1):e136-43. View Abstract
  48. NHLBI Integrated Guidelines on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction: can we clarify the controversy about cholesterol screening and treatment in childhood? Clin Chem. 2012 Dec; 58(12):1626-30. View Abstract
  49. Ambulatory subspecialty visits in a large pediatric primary care network. Health Serv Res. 2012 Aug; 47(4):1755-69. View Abstract
  50. Vitamin, fluoride, and iron use among US children younger than 12 years of age: results from the Slone Survey 1998-2007. J Am Diet Assoc. 2011 Feb; 111(2):285-9. View Abstract
  51. Management of acute otitis media after publication of the 2004 AAP and AAFP clinical practice guideline. Pediatrics. 2010 Feb; 125(2):214-20. View Abstract
  52. Medication use among children <12 years of age in the United States: results from the Slone Survey. Pediatrics. 2009 Aug; 124(2):446-54. View Abstract
  53. Pseudoephedrine use among US children, 1999-2006: results from the Slone survey. Pediatrics. 2008 Dec; 122(6):1299-304. View Abstract
  54. Cough and cold medication use by US children, 1999-2006: results from the slone survey. Pediatrics. 2008 Aug; 122(2):e323-9. View Abstract
  55. Xylitol to prevent acute otitis media. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2007 Sep; 26(9):863-4; author reply 864. View Abstract
  56. Management of acute otitis media by primary care physicians: trends since the release of the 2004 American Academy of Pediatrics/American Academy of Family Physicians clinical practice guideline. Pediatrics. 2007 Aug; 120(2):281-7. View Abstract
  57. Validity of parental reporting of recent episodes of acute otitis media: a Slone Center Office-Based Research (SCOR) Network study. J Am Board Fam Med. 2007 Mar-Apr; 20(2):160-3. View Abstract
  58. Tolerability of oral xylitol solution in young children: implications for otitis media prophylaxis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2007 Jan; 71(1):89-94. View Abstract
  59. Characteristics of persistent diarrhea in a community-based cohort of young US children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2006 Jul; 43(1):52-8. View Abstract
  60. Knowledge and practices relating to the 2004 acute otitis media clinical practice guideline: a survey of practicing physicians. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2006 May; 25(5):385-9. View Abstract
  61. Diarrhea in American infants and young children in the community setting: incidence, clinical presentation and microbiology. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2006 Jan; 25(1):2-7. View Abstract
  62. Oral dexamethasone for mild croup. N Engl J Med. 2004 Dec 23; 351(26):2768-9; author reply 2768-9. View Abstract
  63. Racial/ethnic disparities in the diagnosis of otitis media in infancy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2004 Jun; 68(6):795-804. View Abstract
  64. Sleep position of low birth weight infants. Pediatrics. 2003 Mar; 111(3):633-40. View Abstract
  65. Effect of monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) on T-helper cells when administered as an adjuvant with pneumocococcal-CRM197 conjugate vaccine in healthy toddlers. Vaccine. 2002 Nov 01; 20(31-32):3658-67. View Abstract
  66. Comparison of an opsonophagocytic assay and IgG ELISA to assess responses to pneumococcal polysaccharide and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines in children and young adults with sickle cell disease. J Infect Dis. 2000 Mar; 181(3):1162-6. View Abstract
  67. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to assess respiratory syncytial virus concentration and correlate results with inflammatory mediators in tracheal secretions. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2000 Jan; 19(1):1-7. View Abstract
  68. Reduction of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in tracheal aspirates in intubated infants by use of humanized monoclonal antibody to RSV F protein. J Infect Dis. 1998 Dec; 178(6):1555-61. View Abstract
  69. Combined schedule of 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine followed by 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine in children and young adults with sickle cell disease. J Pediatr. 1998 Aug; 133(2):275-8. View Abstract
  70. A 6-week-old girl with persistent apnea and worsening pulmonary disease. Curr Opin Pediatr. 1996 Oct; 8(5):459-66. View Abstract
  71. Physician-assisted suicide: reflections of a young doctor. America (NY). 1996 Aug 31-Sep 7; 175(5):13-6. View Abstract
  72. Neonatal tetanus in Peru: risk assessment with modified enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and toxoid skin test. Am J Public Health. 1993 Dec; 83(12):1754-6. View Abstract

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