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Kali Broussard, MD Medical School: LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine (New Orleans, LA) Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR) Diego Cruz, MD Medical School: Universidad del Valle Escuela de Medicina (Cali, Colombia) Residency: Hospital Universitario del Valle Additional Experience: 2019 - 2020: Pediatrician, Red UNIPS (Cali, Colombia) 2019 - 2020: Pediatrician, Hospital Universitario del Valle (Cali, Colombia) Alexandra Medoro, MD, MS, FAAP Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine Residency: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Fellowship: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (2018 - 2021) Medical Science MS: The Ohio State University College of Medicine (2021)...

Contact Information Call us at: (419) 475-9251 Fax us at: (419) 475-1407 Ophthalmology3915 Sunforest CtToledo, OH 43623 (map) Learn more about Karl J. Luketic Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 05/27/2022 Board Certifications Ophthalmology Residency Cleveland Clinic Foundation Date Completed: 06/30/1995 Internship Western Reserve Care System Date Completed: 06/30/1992 Medical School Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine Date Completed: 05/31/1991 Contact Information...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4425 Fax us at: (614) 722-4440 PediatricsEndocrinology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kathryn Stephens Obrynba Biography Kathryn S. Obrynba, MD, is a member of the Section of Endocrinology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Obrynba received her undergraduate and medical degrees from West Virginia University. She completed her internship and Pediatric residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2010, went on to serve as chief resident, and completed her Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2014....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-9034 Fax us at: (614) 722-9048 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kristen N. Fortunato Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/04/2022 Board Certifications Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Graduate School University of Connecticut Date Completed: 05/31/2020 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-9034...

Coaches and parents of young baseball players, or any athlete in a throwing sport, often have questions about throwing injuries and how to prevent them. These are real concerns due to the increasing rate of shoulder injuries seen in this population. Dr. Richard Rodenberg, MD, Sports Medicine Physician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital states, “There is currently an alarming trend in youth baseball injuries. Shoulder and elbow growth plate injuries have become common as young athletes are playing in leagues with high game volumes in a given season....

Bruegger’s Bagels hosts its annual Free Coffee Day today, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, and kicks off its annual fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals with a coffee campaign that benefits children’s hospitals across the U.S. The bagel chain, known for its authentic, award-winning New York-style bagels, will donate a portion of proceeds from sales of its popular Bottomless Mugs through the end of the year. Guests also can contribute to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals on Free Coffee Day, the highlight of the national campaign....

WHAT: New Hospital Mock Rooms Media Open House A sneak peak inside the new Nationwide Children’s Hospital WHEN: Wednesday, December 8, 2010 10:30 a.m. – media opportunity WHERE: Mock Rooms inside the old Kroger building near the downtown campus of Nationwide Children’s – accessible off of Kennedy Dr.; Kennedy Dr. only accessible off of E. Livingston Ave. *To view a map of the event location and for parking instructions, click on the link to the right; or call (614) 355-0495 to have a map e-mailed to you WHO: Formal program to include comments from: -Abigail Wexner, Chair, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Board of Directors -Steve Allen, MD, CEO, Nationwide Children’s Hospital -Patty McClimon, Senior VP of Planning and Facilities, Nationwide Children’s Hospital ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For the first time since announcing the master facilities plan, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will publically unveil the clinical interiors of its new main hospital, which is on target to open in June 2012....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5450 Fax us at: (614) 722-2899 Pathology & Laboratory MedicineLaboratory Medicine/Clinical Pathology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Miriam R. Conces Academic and Clinical Areas Pathology Fellowship Faculty Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Anatomic Pathology Team Primary Department Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Primary Section Anatomic Pathology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2016 Board Certifications Anatomic Pathology Clinical Pathology Pediatric Pathology...

What is nasal cautery? Nasal cautery, or nasal cauterization, is a procedure used to treat nosebleeds (epistaxis). Nasal cautery is where a chemical or electrical device is applied to the mucous membranes in the nose to stop bleeding. This procedure can be performed in the office with topical anesthetic or can be performed in an operating room under general anesthesia. Sometimes this procedure is performed in conjunction with other procedures to improve nasal breathing (ie: sinus surgery, nasal endoscopy, nasal cautery or septoplasty) Why would my child need nasal cautery?...

Fostering diversity AND belonging are core values of our pediatric fellowships because we know they are essential to the best outcomes for our patients and our educational mission. We welcome residents who are Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) and pursuing fellowship training in a pediatric subspecialty to apply for our Department of Pediatrics URiM Visiting Resident Rotation. Participants will spend four weeks on a customized, in-person rotation in the subspecialty of their choosing....

Technology is making it easier for patients and providers to interact, thus improving communication, safety and patient-provider relationships. Nationwide Children’s Hospital applies technology in innovative ways to more effectively serve patients, families, staff and the community, earning the hospital the distinction of being named a 2017 Most Wired Hospital for its use of technology to tackle today’s health care problems. In addition to the Most Wired distinction, Nationwide Children’s was also recognized as a 2017 Most Wired Innovator Award Finalist....

Playgrounds are a great place for children to exercise and develop new skills. Unfortunately, more than 213,000 children are treated in emergency departments in the U.S. for playground-related injuries each year. Playground Injury Facts Most children who are injured on playgrounds are 2-9 years old. Common types of playground-related injuries include broken bones, bruises, cuts and sprains. Most injuries happen when a child falls from equipment, especially if onto a hard surface....

The common cold does not feel so common if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. We often get calls from patients of the Teen and Pregnant Program (TaP) regarding which medications are safe to take for cold symptoms. Here are some things you need to know: What Causes the Common Cold? Though there are more than 100 viruses that can cause the common cold, the rhinovirus is the most common cause, and it’s highly contagious....

The Abigail Wexner Research Institute aggressively supports the discovery of new knowledge and its translation into novel therapeutics and diagnostic tests to advance pediatric research. Unprecedented investment and inspired leadership have paved the way for tremendous progress. The impact on children who previously had little hope has been truly remarkable. Our investigators traverse the spectrum of pediatric research from discovery science to population health with the common goal of improving the health and quality of life for children and their families....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5093 Fax us at: (614) 722-9048 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Sarah N. Davis Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 10/25/2019 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Graduate School University of Akron Date Completed: 05/11/2019 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-5093...

The OSU/NCH program is geared toward giving residents a broad experience in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Residency at a Glance Rotations occur on a 4 week block cycle with staggered intern and resident start dates (Mondays and Wednesday respectively) to provide improved continuity of patient care. There are 13 total block rotations/year (see breakdown in table below). The combined Med-Peds residency program is structured to provide increasing responsibility in both patient care and teaching supervision over the four years....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4385 Fax us at: (614) 722-4380 Pediatrics700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Simmi Dogra Kulkarni Biography Simmi Dogra, MD, is a member of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Section of Ambulatory Pediatrics and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She provides patient care in the Main Campus Urgent Care Center. Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital...

Talking with your teens about sex and birth control does not mean you are giving them permission. In fact, parents who talk to their teens about pregnancy, sex and birth control have teens that start having sex later and are more likely to use birth control and condoms when they do start. Here are some tips on talking with your teen. Talking to Kids and Teens About Sex Elise Berlan, MD and Wendy Anderson-Willis, MD joined Dr....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-7500 Fax us at: (614) 722-3285 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology/Child Development Center LAC-5408380 Butterfly Gardens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Ann S. Levine Academic and Clinical Areas Developmental/ Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Faculty Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychology Research Publications Barnhardt EW, Steingass K, Levine A, Jurbank M, Piercefield J, Nyp SS. The Value of Telehealth and a Team-Based Approach in Improving Developmental and Behavioral Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2493 Fax us at: (614) 355-3583 PediatricsAdolescent Medicine700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Ashley M. Ebersole Academic and Clinical Areas Adolescent Medicine Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Adolescent Medicine Research Publications Gannon-Loew KE, Holland-Hall C, Ebersole AM, Alexy E, Jackson K, Bonny AE. Expedited Partner Therapy in Female Adolescents: A Study of Acceptance and the Impact on Reinfection Rates. Sex Transm Dis....