Pediatrics Faculty

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Honors and memberships: Member of North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), Member of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Member of NASPGHAN Pancreas subcommittee NASPGHAN  
Education and training: College - Larkana Public School, Larkana;    medical school - Chandka Medical College, Larkana;  residency - The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY; fellowship - Cohen Children's Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
Interests in medicine: General pediatric gastroenterology, liver disease and nutrition 
Interests outside of medicine: Traveling, spending time with family and watching movies

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Education and training: Medical school - MISR University for Science & Technology; Residency - WVU/CAMC; Fellowship - Northwell Health-Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York
Interests in medicine: Primary Investigator, Children’s Oncology Group, Director, Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC), Pediatric Clerkship Director and West Virginia University – Charleston
Interests outside of medicine: Soccer
Favorite publication or academic achievement: 
1. Merry-Sperry, A., Alqudah, E., Magner, A., Thompson, S., Smith, P., Meyer, A., Badawi, M (2022). Pain Control in Pediatric Oncology: Utility of EMLA Cream vs Lidocaine Injection in Lumbar Punctures. Avicenna Medical Journal. https://doi.org/ 10.1055/s-0042-1758389. ISSN 2231-0770 
2. Rehman, R., Solorzano, G., Heist, R., Thompson, S., Badawi, M (2022). Predictors of Suboptimal Follow Up in Pediatric Cancer Survivors. Oncology Journal.http://doi.org/10.46883/2022.25920964 
3. El-Atoum, B., Prather, G., Arden, D., Thompson, S., Jubelirer, S., Badawi, M., Meyer, A (2022). Association between weight status and joint function in adult and pediatric patients with hemophilia. Haemophilia Journal. http://doi.org/10.1111/hae.14541 
4. Badawi, M. H., Lieb, K. T., Fishbein, J., Acharya, S. S. (2020). Pediatric Bleeding Questionnaire as a .predictor of perioperative bleeding in patients with low factor VII levels. Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal. Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2021, Pages 37-41.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phoj.2020.12.002 
5. Bami, S., Vagrecha, A., Soberman, D., Badawi, M. H, Cannone, D., Lipton, J. M., Cron, R. Q., Levy, C. F. (2020). The use of anakinra in the treatment of secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. Pediatric Blood and Cancer. e28581. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pbc.28581

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Honors and memberships: Chest, ATS, AASM
Education and training: New York Institute of Technology, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Good Samaritan Hospital, NYU Winthrop, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and USC
Interests in medicine: Asthma, Sleep Medicine, Cystic Fibrosis 
Interests outside of medicine/hobbies: Air Force, sports, Christianity and my family 

Specialty/subspecialty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Honors and memberships: AAP, SDBP
Education and training: College - Marshall University; medical school - WVU School of Medicine; residency - CAMC/WVU Charleston Pediatric Residency; fellowship - Prisma Health 
Interests in medicine: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning disorders
Interests outside of medicine: Church, volunteering and anything Marvel-related
Favorite publication or academic achievement: Won the Exemplary Fellow Award (2022) - Baylor College of Medicine Pediatric Endocrinology Division 

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Hospital Medicine 
Honors and memberships: WV State Medical Association, FAAP, Pediatric Academic Association 
Education and training: Pediatrics Residency - Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Interests in medicine: Deeply passionate about primary prevention in pediatrics, focusing on maximizing the impact of each patient encounter. Committed to attentive listening and understanding each family's unique circumstances, recognizing that individualized care leads to better outcomes. Emphasizes providing thoughtful, tailored guidance and education to empower patients and families to thrive. Dedicated to holistic care that addresses both immediate health concerns and long-term well-being. Actively engage in child health advocacy at the state level, working to shape legislation that supports happy, healthy families. Believes in the power of preventive care and early intervention to set the foundation for lifelong health. Continually seeks to bridge the gap between clinical practice and public health policy to create comprehensive support systems for children and families.
Interests outside of medicine: When not in the hospital, I'm often found exploring the abundant outdoor activities that West Virginia has to offer. I'm an avid traveler, always excited to experience new places and cultures alongside my wife and daughter. At home, I enjoy unwinding with video games and diving into books on various topics, particularly those focused on leadership development. However, my favorite pastime these days revolves around my daughter Audrey. Whether it's tea parties, impromptu dance sessions or backyard adventures, I've discovered the joy of seeing the world through her eyes. Her curiosity and enthusiasm have reshaped my free time in the most wonderful ways, reminding me daily of the simple pleasures in life. Balancing professional growth with family time, I'm constantly amazed at how my personal interests enrich both my role as a physician and as a father.
Favorite publication or academic achievement: While I've contributed to several publications in my field, I am particularly drawn to the most recent febrile neonate guidelines. This work stands out to me for its content and thoughtful approach to patient care. What I appreciate most is how these guidelines skillfully blend risk assessment, evidence-based recommendations and supporting data into a cohesive framework. The most compelling aspect is the guidelines' emphasis on fostering transparent conversations with families. They provide a solid foundation for ensuring informed consent and promoting shared decision-making. This approach resonates with my belief in the importance of clear communication and family involvement in pediatric care. Reading these guidelines reminds me why I entered this field - to provide care that is not only medically sound but also respectful of each family's unique circumstances and choices. Publications like these continue to inspire and inform my practice as a pediatric hospitalist.

Specialty/subspecialty: Newborn Hospitalist
Honors and memberships: American Academy of Pediatrics; West Virginia Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics; Academic Pediatric Association; Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine; Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education (IABLE)
Education and training: College - Vanderbilt University Bachelors of Engineering; Medical School - West Virginia University School of Medicine
Interests in medicine: Newborn Medicine, Advocacy and Public Health
Interests outside of medicine: Quilting and spinning

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatrics
Honors and memberships: WV AAP Pediatrician of the Year 2023; AAP member; WV CATCH facilitator
Education and training: Undergraduate - WVU; Medical School - WVU; Residency in MedPeds - WVU Charleston/CAMC
Interests in medicine: Early literacy (Board Member of ReadAloud WV); Development and Adolescent care; Breastfeeding; Quality Improvement
Interests outside of medicine: Traveling, having a pet Yorkie and two active teens, volunteering at local schools and youth groups and being an OrangeTheory member

Specialty/subspecialty: General Pediatrics
Honors and memberships: ACGME Courage to Teach Award; APPD Robert S Holm, MD, Leadership Award; American Pediatric Society, Member; Alpha Omega Alpha, Member; Gold Humanism Honor Society, Member; MPPDA Leadership in Med-Peds Award
Education and training: College - BS at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; medical school - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health; residency - Internal Medicine-Pediatrics at University of Michigan/St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI; Chief Resident - Pediatrics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Interests in medicine: Medical Education, Professionalism and Evidence-Based Medicine
Interests outside of medicine/hobbies: Spending time with family, attending Musical Theater
Favorite publication or academic achievement: Receiving the ACGME Courage to Teach Award as this recognized my passion for and commitment to residency education 

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Pulmonology 
Honors and memberships: Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics( AAP), Membership- American Thoracic Society
Education and training: Medical school - J.N Medical College, Wardha, India; residency - Pediatrics at Northwell Health Zucker School of Medicine Staten Island University Hospital; fellowship - Pediatric Pulmonary at Emory University School of Medicine
Interests in medicine: Cystic fibrosis, asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), chronic cough, aerodigestive disorders, tracheomalacia, bronchomalacia, tracheostomy and/or ventilator dependence, bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing
Interests outside of medicine: I enjoy camping, board games, travel, snorkeling and pilates
Favorite publication or academic achievement: Ghosh RN, Guglani L, Westbrook AL, et al. Impaired ventilation during 6-min walk test in congenital central hypoventilation syndrome. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2022;57(7):1660-1667.  doi:10.1002/ppul.25

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatrics
Education and training: West Virginia University, New York Medical College, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests in medicine: Pediatrics

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatrics with obesity medicine practice 
Honors and memberships: 6/1995 Peer Award for Graduating Resident for Excellence in Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron    , 6/1995 Resident Teaching Award, Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron, 6/1995 Chief Resident Award, Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron, 6/1998 Clinician of the Year, WVU, Charleston Division, Charleston, WV, 6/2001 Attending of the Year, WVU, Charleston Division, Charleston, WV, 6/2002 Attending of the Year, WVU, Charleston Division, Charleston, WV, 6/2003 Attending of the Year, WVU, Charleston Division, Charleston, WV, 4/2005 AAP Advocate for Children Award, WV AAP State Meeting, Huntington, WV, 8/2006 CAMC Quality Award, Children’s Medicine Center Immunization Project,  WCH, CAMC, Charleston, WV, 6/2007 Attending of the Year, WVU, Charleston Division, Charleston, WV, 4/2008 2008 AAP WV Chapter Research Competition, Original Research, 1st Place, Pediatric Obesity”, 4/2008 2008 Research Day Winner-3rd Place-Original Research, “Age of Onset of Pediatric Obesity”,  2/2009       CAMC Heart and Soul Award, HealthyKids Pediatric Weight Management Program, WCH, CAMC, Charleston, WV,  4/2009 2009 AAP WV Chapter Research Competition, Original Research, 2nd place, “Obesity, Hypertension, and Metabolic Syndrome in Children” , 4/2009       2009 Research Day Winner-3rd Place-Original Research “Obesity, Hypertension, and Metabolic Syndrome in Children”,  4/2009 WV Pediatrician of the Year, WV Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics,  4/2009       Special Achievement Award for HealthyKids Pediatric Weight Management Program, American Academy of Pediatrics, WV Chapter, 12/2009     Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Robert Wood Johnson Grant Award $360,000 Project Director, Community Grant Initiative, KEYS 4 HealthyKids to focus on policy and environmental change to reverse childhood obesity ,     4/2012 Special Achievement Award for Jamie Jeffrey, MD, FAAP for dedication to prevention and treatment of pediatric overweight and obesity,      4/2020        Innovation Award from The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation,  4/2022        Special Achievement Award for Jamie Jeffrey, MD, FAAP for Distinguished Service & Dedication to the Mission and Goals of the Academy,  9/2022         WV’s Wonder Woman Award form WV’s Living Magazine, 11/2022       WV Kids Count, Health Champion for Children,  4/2024 Vice President, WV Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics,   5/2024        Celebrating Healthy WV Award from Bureau of Public Health to KEYS 4 HealthyKids 
Education and training: University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Centre College, Danville, KY; Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV; Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron, Akron, Ohio for Pediatric Residence and also served a year as Chief Resident
Interests in medicine: Clinical, research and public health on the nutrition and physical activity environment and the food and farm ecosystem and how this affects our personal choices. Primary chronic disease prevention and well initiatives in the early education sector. 
Interests outside of medicine: Spending quality time and traveling with family, granddogs and grandson, especially with a view of the lake or ocean (aka all things "Blue Mind"), traveling abroad and new adventures
Favorite publication or academic achievement: Starting KEYS 4 HealthyKids with Judy Crabtree of the KCCHI

Specialty/subspecialty: Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology
Honors and memberships: American College of Rheumatology
Education and training: College - Marshall University; Medical school - Marshall University; Residency - CAMC; Fellowship Saint Louis University
Interests in medicine: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, ANCA Vasculitis
Interests outside of medicine: Coaching Little League baseball
Favorite publication or academic achievement: Research on histone antibodies in pediatric patients

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Honors and memberships: AOA Medical Honor Society, American Academy of Pediatrics
Education and training: College - BA in Biology at Harvard; medical school - University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio; Pediatrics Residency/Global Health Fellowship -  Case Western Reserve/ Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital; Pediatrics Emergency Medicine Fellowship - Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital
Interests in medicine: Clinical leadership, medical education research, resilience and well-being, health equity and global health
Interests outside of medicine: Reading, weight lifting, yoga, photography and travel
Favorite publication or academic achievement: Implementation of a Clinical Leadership Curriculum for Pediatric Residents

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Honors and memberships: FAAP
Education and training: Medical school - Dow Medical College; Residency - Rush Medical University; Fellowship - University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ
Interests in medicine: Pediatric HIV, Hepatitis C and Cystic Fibrosis
Interests outside of medicine: Traveling
Favorite publication or academic achievement: LcCrosse Encephalitis

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Critical Care
Honors and memberships: AAP, SCCM
Education and training: Undergraduate - Samford University; Graduate - University of Alabama at Birmingham; Medical School - Lincoln Memorial DCOM; Residency - Marshall University; Fellowship - Helen Devos Children’s Hospital/Michigan State
Interests in medicine: Critical care transport and health care policy
Interests outside of medicine: Cars, golf and spending time with my wife and daughter
Favorite publication or academic achievement: 2019 AAP National QI winner 

Specialty/subspecialty: Emergency Medicine 
Education and training: College - CWRU; Medical school - Marshall: Residency - Pediatrics at CAMC; Fellowship - Emergency Medicine at CAMC
Interests in medicine: Evidence-based, compassionate patient care 
Interests outside of medicine/hobbies: Reading and watching movies
Favorite publication or academic achievement: I don’t have one, I just love learning

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Endocrinology  
Honors and memberships: Member - Pediatric Endocrine Society, Endocrine Society, American Diabetes Association, American Academy of Pediatrics 
Education and training: Fellowship (2019-2022) - Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX; residency (2016-2019)- MetroHealth Medical Center (Case Western Reserve University), Cleveland, OH; medical school (2009-2015) - Madras Medical College, Chennai, India
Interests in medicine: Pediatric Diabetes, particularly type 1 diabetes and monogenic diabetes. Disorders of growth/pubertal development
Interests outside of medicine: Traveling and learning more about cultures and cuisines from around the world
Favorite publication or academic achievement: Won the Exemplary Fellow Award (2022) - Baylor College of Medicine Pediatric Endocrinology Division 

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Nephrology
Honors and memberships: Memberships in Professional Organizations:   American Society of Nephrology (Member 2013-present)
Education and training: BS, Chemistry - Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH; medical school - Medical University of Ohio, Toledo, OH; residency - General Pediatrics, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH;  fellowship - Pediatric Nephrology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Interests in medicine: Obesity-related kidney disease; estimation of GFR using cystatin-C based equation; glomerular diseases (HSP nephritis)
Interests outside of medicine: Running, studying ancient (Biblical) Greek, hiking and spending time with my wife
Favorite publication or academic achievement: 21. Nehus EJ, Khoury JC, Inge TH, Xiao N, Jenkins TM, Moxey-Mims MM, Mitsnefes MM.  Kidney outcomes three years after bariatric surgery in severely obese adolescents.  Kidney Int, 91(2): 451-458, 2017. 2016. PMID 27914704

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Honors and memberships: NASPGHAN
Education and training: Fellowship - University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas; residency- Texas Tech University Health Science Center, El Paso, Texas; Masters in Public Health- West Chester University of Pennsylvania; medical school- Pramukhswami Medical College, India 
Interests in medicine: Inflammatory bowel disease
Interests outside of medicine: Cricket, table tennis and music
Favorite publication or academic achievement: Hernandez Garcia LR, Shams Z, Magner A, Webster K, Thompson S, Patel PP. Inflammatory Bowel Disease Infusion Therapy Adherence in a Rural Pediatric Population. Cureus. 2023 Mar 27;15(3):e36753. doi: 10.7759/cureus.36753. PMID: 37123761; PMCID: PMC10132476.

Specialty/subspecialty: Adolescent Medicine, Obesity Medicine, Pediatrics
Honors and memberships: Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) Nutrition Committee Member; Vaughn Rickert Vaccine Research Award
Education and training: College - Miami University, BS; medical school - Johns Hopkins University, MD, PhD; residency - Pediatrics at the University of Kentucky; fellowship - Adolescent Medicine at Johns Hopkins University
Interests in medicine: Adolescent and Young Adult Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Nutrition
Interests outside of medicine: Spending time with family, fishing, canoeing, dancing
Favorite publication or academic achievement: Swamy AM. Obesity: Post-Pandemic Weight Management. Pediatr Clin N Am. 2024;71(4):645–652. doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2024.04.007

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Cardiology
Honors and memberships: American Academy of Pediatrics; American College of Cardiology; American Heart Association
Education and training: Medical school - Govt. Kilpauk Medical College; Residency - Maulana Azad Medical College; Residency - Case Western Rerve University-Metro Health Medical Center; Fellowship -Rush University Medical Center; Masters In Clinical Research - Rush University Medical Center
Interests in medicine: Cardiac Imaging, Non Invasive Electrophysiology, Fetal Echocardiography, Outcomes Research 
Interests outside of medicine/hobbies: Astronomy and stargazing, soccer, badminton, ping-pong
Favorite publication or academic achievement: Umapathi KK, Thavamani A, Bosco G, Dhanpalreddy H, Nguyen HH. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults With Congenital Heart Disease. Am J Cardiol. 2022;179:90-95. doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.05.031 

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Education and training: BSN -  Olivet Nazarene University; PNP and Masters - West Virginia University
Interests in medicine: Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Interests outside of medicine: I spend most of my time outside of work with my husband and two kids, who are active in sports

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Endocrinology
Education and training: Medical school - Marshall University Family Nurse Practitioner program for my MSN
Interests in medicine: I am interested in helping our kids who struggle with weight issues that can lead to Metabolic Syndromes, thyroid disease and girls struggling with early puberty
Interests outside of medicine: Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, three kids and our dog. We enjoy traveling and camping, and I also enjoy crafting

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatrics 
Honors and memberships: American Association of Nurse Practitioners; American Pediatric Association
Education and training: College - University of Charleston; graduate school - Chamberlain University 
Interests in medicine: Developing strong relationships with patients and their families to understand their health needs and goals and to support them during one of the most challenging times during their inpatient stay 
Interests outside of medicine: In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children, usually somewhere outdoors or at a sporting event. I also enjoy traveling and exploring new areas.

Specialty/subspecialty: Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 
Education and training: Alderson Broaddus University
Interests in medicine: Pediatric Cardiology and Oncology
Interests outside of medicine: I enjoy golfing, salsa dancing and cooking