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CYNTHIA BATTISTE, MD
Associate Professor –
Department of Pediatrics
Pediatric Cardiology
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Specialty Clinic
3243 E. Murdock, Ste. 200
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-2080
Fx: 316-962-2079
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Battiste received her medical degree fromNorthwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL. She completed her residency at West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, WV and Cardiology fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr. Battiste is board certified in General Pediatrics and Sub-board of Pediatric Cardiology. Her particular area of interest within specialty is Echocardiography from the fetus to 18 years of age |
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JENNIFER BRANNON, MD
Assistant Professor –
Department of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Faculty Clinic-Carriage Park
620 N. Carriage Parkway
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-3100
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Brannon received her medical degree from, as well as completed her residency training at University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS. She is board certified in General Pediatrics. Her particular area of interest within specialty is childhood obesity. |
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MARK HARRISON, MD
Clerkship Director
Assistant Professor –
Department of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Faculty Clinic-Carriage Park
620 N. Carriage Parkway
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-3100
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Harrison received his medical degree from, as well as completed his residency training at University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS. He is board certified in General Pediatrics. Dr. Harrison’s areas of interest are adolescent medicine and information technology. |
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BRENDA ISSA, MD
Assistant Professor – Department of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Faculty Clinic-Carriage Park
620 N. Carriage Parkway
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-3100
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Issa received her medical degree from, as well as completed her residency training at University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS. She is board certified in General Pediatrics. |
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STEPHANIE KUHLMANN, DO
Assistant Professor –
Department of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Faculty Clinic-Carriage Park
620 N. Carriage Parkway
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-3100
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
November 12, 200867214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Kuhlmann received her medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK, and completed residency training at University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS. She is board certified in General Pediatrics. Dr. Kuhlmann’s particular areas of interest within specialty are being a pediatrics hospitalist and performing sedations. |
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VALARIE KERSCHEN, MD
Assistant Professor –
Department of Pediatrics
Developmental Pediatrics
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Faculty Clinic-Carriage Park
620 N. Carriage Parkway
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-3100
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Kerschen received her medical degree from University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS. She completed residency training at Children’s Medical Center, Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX, and Developmental Pediatrics fellowship training at University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Dr. Kerschen is board certified in General Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. |
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KATHERINE MELHORN, MD
Residency Program Director
Clinical Professor – Department of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics, Child Abuse & Neglect
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Faculty Clinic-Carriage Park
620 N. Carriage Parkway
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-3100
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Melhorn received her medical degree from, as well as completed her residency training at University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS. She completed Ambulatory Pediatrics fellowship training at Los Angeles County/University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Melhorn is a member of Section on Child Abuse and Neglect, as well as a member of the State Child Death Review Board for Kansas, and board certified in General Pediatrics. Her particular areas of interest within specialty are child sexual and physical abuse, child neglect, and prevention of childhood injuries. |
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C. MARIA RIVA, MD
Assistant Professor –
Department of Pediatrics
Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Specialty Clinic
3243 E. Murdock, Ste. 200
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-2080
Fx: 316-962-2079
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Riva received her medical degree from University of Turin Medical School, Turin, Italy, and completed residency training at C. S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan. She completed Pediatric Pulmonology fellowship training at Tulane University School of Medicine, and Pediatric Intensive Care training at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan. Dr. Riva is board certified in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. Her areas of interest are cystic fibrosis, asthma, chronic cough, home ventilation, and pediatric sleep disorders. |
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NATALIE SOLLO, MD
Assistant Professor –
Department of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Faculty Clinic-Carriage Park
620 N. Carriage Parkway
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-3100
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Sollo received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, and completed residency training at Children ’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH. She is board certified in General Pediatrics. Dr. Sollo’s particular areas of interest are cystic fibrosis and childhood obesity. |
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MICHELLE STUART HILGENFELD, MD
Assistant Professor –
Department of Pediatrics
Pediatric Nephrology
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Specialty Clinic
3243 E. Murdock, Ste. 200
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-2080
Fx: 316-962-2079
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Stuart Hilgenfeld received her medical degree from, as well as completed her residency training at University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS. She completed Pediatric Nephrology fellowship training at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, Missouri, and is board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Stuart Hilgenfeld’s particular areas of interest are Acute and Chronic Dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies and Hypertension. |
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ROBERT WITTLER, MD
Professor – Department of Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious Disease
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Specialty Clinic
3243 E. Murdock, Ste. 200
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-2080
Fx: 316-962-2079
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Wittler received his medical degree from Creighton University, Omaha, NE, and completed residency training at Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco, CA. He completed Pediatric Infectious Disease fellowship training at Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, and is board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Wittler’s particular areas of interest are fever phobia and CSF shunt infections. |
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Part-Time Faculty |
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BARRY BLOOM, MD
Professor – Department of Pediatrics
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Clinical Office:
Wesley Medical Center
Department of Neonatology
550 N. Hillside
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)962-8580
Fax (316)962-8581
Dr. Bloom received his medical degree from, as well as completed his residency training at University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS. He completed Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship training at University of California, San Diego, and is board certified in General Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Bloom’s particular areas of interest are Quality Improvement in the NICU and Neonatal Clinical Trials – Design and Conduct. |
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CURTIS DORN, MD
Associate Professor – Department of Pediatrics
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Clinical Office:
Wesley Medical Center
Department of Neonatology
550 N. Hillside
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)962-8580
Fax (316)962-8581
Dr. Dorn received his medical degree, as well as completed residency training at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. He completed Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship training at University of Cincinnati Medical Cincinnati, OH, and a Patient Safety fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. Dr. Dorn is board certified in General Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. His areas of interest include growth, and nutrition and development. |
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CAROLYN JOHNSON, MD
Associate Professor – Department of Pediatrics
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Clinical Office:
Wesley Medical Center
Department of Neonatology
550 N. Hillside
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)962-8580
Fax (316)962-8581
Dr. Johnson received her medical degree from, as well as completed her residency training at University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS. She completed Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship training at University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Teaching Hospitals. Dr. Johnson is board certified in General Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Her areas of interest are nutrition and neurodevelopment. |
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SUSAN LAUDERT, MD
Associate Professor – Department of Pediatrics
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Clinical Office:
Wesley Medical Center
Department of Neonatology
550 N. Hillside
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)962-8580
Fax (316)962-8581
Dr. Laudert received her medical degree from, as well as completed her residency training at University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS. She completed Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship training at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Dr. Laudert is board certified in General Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Her areas of interest are: The tiny baby, effects of environment on the newborn, infection, pain management, and oxygen therapy. |
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WM. RANDY REED, MD
Assistant Professor – Department of Pediatrics
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Clinical Office:
Wesley Medical Center
Department of Neonatology
550 N. Hillside
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)962-8580
Fax (316)962-8581
Dr. Reed received his medical degree from University of Illinois, Peoria School of Medicine, Peoria, Illinois, and completed residency training at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Illinois. He completed Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship training at Washington University Medical School, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Reed is board certified in General Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. |
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LINDALL SMITH, MD
Assistant Professor – Department of Pediatrics
Pediatric Critical Care
Clinical Office:
Wesley Medical Center
Department of Neonatology
550 N. Hillside
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)962-8580
Fax (316)962-8581
Dr. Smith received his medical degree from, as well as completed his residency training at University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS. He completed Pediatric Critical Care fellowship training at The Children’s Hospital, University of Colorado Health Science Center. Dr. Smith is board certified Pediatrics in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. |
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MUTHUKUMAR VELLAICHAMY, MD
Assistant Professor – Department of Pediatrics
Pediatric Critical Care
Clinical Office:
Wesley Medical Center
Department of Neonatology
550 N. Hillside
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)962-8580
Fax (316)962-8581
Dr. Vellaichamy received his medical degree from Madurai Medical College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, and completed residency training at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India and Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. He completed Pediatric Critical Care fellowship training at Children’s Medical Center at Dallas, TX, and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, TX, and is board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Vellaichamy’s areas of interest are: Mechanical ventilation, sepsis and septic shock, traumatic brain injury, quality assessment and improvement in PICU, and
resident and student education. |
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SUBHASH SHAH, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor –
Department of Pediatrics
Pediatric Neurology
Clinical Office:
Neurology Center of Wichita
220 S. Hillside
Wichita, KS 67211
Phone (316) 686-6866
Fax (316) 686-9797
Dr. Shah received his medical degree from Smt. N.H.L. Medical College, India, and completed residency training at V.S. General Hospital, Ahmedabad, India and LAC-USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Shah also completed Child Neurology fellowship training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. |
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STEPHEN AMOS, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor –
Department of Pediatrics
Pediatric Psychology
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Faculty Clinic-Carriage Park
620 N. Carriage Parkway
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-3100
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Amos received his terminal degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR. His areas of interest are: Child, adolescent, marital, family, adhd, school problems, addictions, abuse issues, anger management, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, enhancing performance, creativity, and sports psychology. |
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KERRI MEYER, MD
Assistant Professor –
Department of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics, Child Abuse & Neglect
Clinical Office:
Wesley Pediatric Faculty Clinic-Carriage Park
620 N. Carriage Parkway
Wichita, KS 67208
Ph: 316-962-3100
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Meyer received her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS. She completed residency training, as well as a Child Abuse and Neglect fellowship at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO. She is board certified in General Pediatrics and Board Eligible in 2009 for Child Abuse and Neglect. Dr. Meyer’s areas of interest are child maltreatment, child advocacy, adolescent health, and malnutrition. |
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CARI SCHMIDT, PhD
Research Assistant Professor –
Department of Pediatrics
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Dr. Schmidt received her terminal degree in Community Psychology from Wichita State University. Her areas of interest are: Qualitative and quantitative research methodology, in particular health communication, health literacy and numeracy, and prevention of childhood disorders, such as obesity. |
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JULIE WELLNER, RN
Teaching Associate –
Department of Pediatrics
Clinical Office:
Wesley Medical Arts Tower
3243 E Murdock, Ste. 200
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)962-2080
Fax (316)962-2079
Academic Office:
University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone (316)293-2631
Fax (316)293-2689
Julie Wellner received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Kansas Newman University. Julie’s areas of interest are working with infants and children, being the Reach Out and Read Coordinator and being a part of children receiving books at their well-child checkups. |
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