Current Environment: Production

Medical Services

Programs & Services

Languages

  • English

Education

Medical School

Wayne State University School of Medicine

1981, Detroit, MI

Internship

Pediatrics

Tufts Floating Hospital for Children

1982, Boston, MA

Residency

Pediatrics

Tufts Floating Hospital for Children

1984, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Adolescent Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

1985, Boston, MA

Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
  • American Board of Pediatrics (General)

Publications

  1. Reducing the Risk of Delayed Colorectal Cancer Diagnoses Through an Ambulatory Safety Net Collaborative. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2024 10; 50(10):690-699. View Abstract

  2. Improving HPV Vaccination Rates in a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Pediatric Population. Pediatrics. 2022 10 01; 150(4). View Abstract

  3. Parent Perspectives on Short-Term Recovery After Spinal Fusion Surgery in Children With Neuromuscular Scoliosis. J Patient Exp. 2020 Dec; 7(6):1369-1377. View Abstract

  4. Understanding the Differences in Pregnancy and Birth Rates for Black and White Teens. J Adolesc Health. 2020 09; 67(3):313-314. View Abstract

  5. The Relationship Between Housing Instability and Poor Diet Quality Among Urban Families. Acad Pediatr. 2019 Nov - Dec; 19(8):891-898. View Abstract

  6. A Parenting and Life Skills Intervention for Teen Mothers: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pediatrics. 2019 03; 143(3). View Abstract

  7. Associations Between Patient-Reported Outcome Measures of Asthma Control and Psychosocial Symptoms. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 03; 58(3):307-312. View Abstract

  8. Primary Care Group Visits for Childhood Obesity: Clinical Program Evaluation. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 04; 57(4):442-450. View Abstract

  9. Coordinated Asthma Program Improves Asthma Outcomes in High-Risk Children. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2017 Sep; 56(10):934-941. View Abstract

  10. Food Insecurity Screening in Pediatric Primary Care: Can Offering Referrals Help Identify Families in Need? Acad Pediatr. 2017 07; 17(5):497-503. View Abstract

  11. Barriers to HPV immunization among blacks and latinos: a qualitative analysis of caregivers, adolescents, and providers. BMC Public Health. 2016 08 25; 16(1):874. View Abstract

  12. Determinants of Health and Pediatric Primary Care Practices. Pediatrics. 2016 Mar; 137(3):e20153673. View Abstract

  13. Social Work Services Utilization by Children with Medical Complexity. Matern Child Health J. 2015 Dec; 19(12):2707-13. View Abstract

  14. Missed Appointments: Factors Contributing to High No-Show Rates in an Urban Pediatrics Primary Care Clinic. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2015 Sep; 54(10):976-82. View Abstract

  15. Improving immunization rates in a hospital-based primary care practice. Pediatrics. 2014 Apr; 133(4):e1047-54. View Abstract

  16. 2-Year BMI Changes of Children Referred for Multidisciplinary Weight Management. Int J Pediatr. 2014; 2014:152586. View Abstract

  17. Patient-centered approaches to childhood obesity care. Child Obes. 2013 Apr; 9(2):85-8. View Abstract

  18. Home safety practices in an urban low-income population: level of agreement between parental self-report and observed behaviors. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2012 Dec; 51(12):1119-24. View Abstract

  19. Evaluation of raising adolescent families together program: a medical home for adolescent mothers and their children. Am J Public Health. 2012 Oct; 102(10):1879-85. View Abstract

  20. Adolescent childbearing: consequences and interventions. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2012 Aug; 24(4):446-52. View Abstract

  21. Teen pregnancy prevention: current perspectives. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2012 Aug; 24(4):462-9. View Abstract

  22. Could it be ... something other than PID? Adolesc Med State Art Rev. 2012 Aug; 23(2):340-8. View Abstract

  23. Longitudinal study of depressive symptoms and social support in adolescent mothers. Matern Child Health J. 2012 May; 16(4):894-901. View Abstract

  24. Developmental screening and parents' written comments: an added dimension to the parents' evaluation of developmental status questionnaire. Pediatrics. 2010 Dec; 126 Suppl 3:S170-6. View Abstract

  25. Prevalence of transient hyperphosphatasemia among healthy infants and toddlers. Pediatrics. 2009 Aug; 124(2):703-9. View Abstract

  26. Depression, parenting attributes, and social support among adolescent mothers attending a teen tot program. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2008 Oct; 21(5):275-81. View Abstract

  27. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among healthy infants and toddlers. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2008 Jun; 162(6):505-12. View Abstract

  28. Rickets in an otherwise healthy 11-month-old. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2008 May; 47(4):409-12. View Abstract

  29. Treatment of hypovitaminosis D in infants and toddlers. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Jul; 93(7):2716-21. View Abstract

  30. Immunoglobulin deficiency in Stickler syndrome. Am J Med Genet A. 2006 Dec 15; 140(24):2824-7. View Abstract

  31. Bright futures and Children’s Hospital Primary Care Center. AAP News. 2006.

  32. Predictors of Adolescent Rapid Repeat Pregnancy. Pedatric Academic Societies, San Fransciso. 2006.

  33. Egg-based vaccines. Pediatr Rev. 2006 Mar; 27(3):118-9. View Abstract

  34. Egg based vaccines. Pediatric Review. 2006; 27(3):118-119.

  35. Bright Futures and Children's Hospital Primary Care Center. Bright Futures Newsletter. 2006.

  36. Teen Pregnancy. NeinsteinL. Adolescent health care. A practical guide. 2006.

  37. Immunoglobulin Deficiency in Stickler Syndrome. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology,. Miami 2006. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology,. Miami 2006. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Miami . 2006.

  38. Current treatment approaches to overweight in adolescents. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2005 Aug; 17(4):454-9. View Abstract

  39. Youth preferences for prenatal and parenting teen services. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2005 Jun; 18(3):167-74. View Abstract

  40. Saying no to post call clinics- impact of alternative clinic day model on resident experience. Presented at Ambulatory Pediatrics Association, Washington DC. 2005.

  41. Childhood obesity prevention: which behaviors are parents ready to change?. Presented at Ambulatory Pediatrics Association, Washington DC. 2005.

  42. Referrals to social work and mental health services in primary care: Analysis of patterns and development of services. Presented at Ambulatory Pediatrics Association, Washington DC. 2005.

  43. Association of Maternal Overweight with childhood overweight risk factors. Presented at Ambulatory Pediatric Association, Washington DC. 2005.

  44. Just ASK: A developmental screening and advocacy program in a primary care setting. Presented at Ambulatory Pediatrics Association, Washington DC. 2005.

  45. Preliminary Validation of a Youth Assets Scale in a Young Fathers Program. Presented at ambulatory Pediatric Association Washington DC. 2005.

  46. Youth Preferences for Prenatal and Postnatal Services. Journal Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2005; 18:167-174.

  47. Obesity in adolescents: Current treatment approaches to overweight in adolescents. Current Opinion in Adolescent Medicine. 2005; 17(4):454-459.

  48. Evaluation of a Program for Young Fathers. Ambulatory Pediatric Association, Baltimore. 2004.

  49. Depression in adolescent parents and the association with parenting ability and social support. Presented at Ambulatory Pediatric Association, San Francisco. 2004.

  50. Teen pregnancy. SamueslR, BithoneyWG. Training Residents to Serve the Underserved. CD Rom. 2004.

  51. The parenting project for teen mothers: the impact of a nurturing curriculum on adolescent parenting skills and life hassles. Ambul Pediatr. 2003 Sep-Oct; 3(5):240-5. View Abstract

  52. The parenting project for teen mothers: The impact of a nurturing curriculum on adolescent parenting skills and life hassles. Ambulatory Pediatrics. 2003; 3:240-245.

  53. Advocating success for kids (ASK): An advocacy and assessment program for children with school and behavioral problems. Presented at Ambulatory Pediatric Association. Baltimore. 2001.

  54. Teen Pregnancy: Decisions to be Made. EmansJ and KnightJ (eds) Bright Futures Case Studies for Primary Care Clinicians Adolescent Health. 2001.

  55. Evaluation of Social and Behavioral Problems in an Inner City Pediatric Practice. Presented at Ambulatory Pediatrics Association. Boston. 2000.

  56. The Young Parents Program. Presented at Ambulatory Pediatrics Association. Boston. 2000.

  57. Young Parents Program. Newsletter Ambulatory Pediatric Association . 2000; 36:5-6.

  58. A needs assessment of fathers with children born to adolescent mothers. Presented at Ambulatory Pediatric Association, San Francisco. 1999.

  59. A retalional database: A unique tool for research of complex populations. Presented at Ambulatory Pediatric Association, San Francisco. 1998.

  60. The effect of daily stress on adolescent mothers’ self-confidence. ,. Presented at Society for Adolescent Medicine, Atlanta. 1998.

  61. Touchpoints and adolescent parents. Presented at Society for Adolescent Medicine, Atlanta. 1998.

  62. A program for adolescent pregnancy decision-making. . Presented at Society for Adolescent Medicine, Atlanta. 1998.

  63. Serving the underserved curriculum survey. Ambulatory Child Health. 1997; 3:275-281.

  64. A case study of nutritional Vitamin B12 deficiency in adolescents. J Adol Health Care. 1996; 19:76-79.

  65. Fathers of children born to adolescent mothers. Predictors of contact with their children at 2 years. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1995 Sep; 149(9):962-6. View Abstract

  66. A comparison of reproductive characteristics, birth outcomes and social factors among first and second births to adolescent mothers. Presented at Society for Adolescent Medicine, Vancouver. 1995.

  67. Fathers of children born to adolescent mothers: Predictors of contact at two years. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1995; 149::962-966.

  68. Teen pregnancy prevention. Curr Opin in Adol Med. 1995; 5:221-225.

  69. Early parenthood for the sisters of adolescent mothers: A proposed conceptual model of decision-making. Adolesc Pediatr Gynecol. 1995; 8:188-194.

  70. Sisters of adolescent mothers: A group at increased risk for premature pregnancy?. Journal of Adoles Pediatr Gynecol. 1993; 6:138-142.

  71. Children and poverty: Issues in residency training. Curr Opin in Pediatr. 1992; 4:770-774.

  72. History of sexual abuse and adolescent pregnancy. Ambulatory Pediatric Association, New Orleans. 1991.

  73. Sisters of adolescent mothers: A group at increased risk for premature pregnancy?. Presented at Society for Adolescent Medicine, Atlanta 1990. 1990.

  74. Adolescent parenting: An experience at a teen tot clinic. Children at Risk. 1989.

  75. Routine child health care and problems. Graef J (ed) Manuel of Pediatric Therapeutics,. 1988.

  76. Lead transport by renal slices and its inhibition by tin. Am J Physiol. 1979 Apr; 236(4):F373-8. View Abstract

  77. Acute effects of lead on renal electrolyte excretion and plasma renin activity. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 1978 Nov; 46(2):435-47. View Abstract
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