Overview
Dr. Sick-Samuels grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. She completed her undergraduate degree in Microbiology at the University of Maryland College Park, attended medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, during which time she also obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed pediatrics residency at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. After completion of fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she joined the faculty of the division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Sick-Samuels is also an Associate Hospital Epidemiologist in the Department of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control at the Johns Hopkins Hospital The focus of Dr. Sick-Samuel’s research is to describe the epidemiology of and to develop effective strategies preventing multidrug-resistant infections in children, particularly healthcare-associated infections. She is investigating how diagnostic stewardship may optimize the use of microbiology testing and associated antibiotic prescribing in hospitalized children. Her other interests include patient safety and quality improvement, and response to emerging or re-emerging infectious such as Zika virus, Measles and respiratory viruses like SARS-COV-2. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/Johns%20Hopkins%20Childrens%20Center/documents/CVs/sick-samuels-cv.pdf Research Summary Dr. Sick-Samuels focuses on preventing healthcare-associated infections and diagnostic stewardship to optimize microbiology testing and antibiotic prescribing practices. She leads a multicenter study evaluating impact of clinical decision support to improve respiratory culture practices across 15 hospitals.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and Pediatric Myocarditis.
Dr. Sick is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles.
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Rana Hamdy, MD, MSCE, MPH, completed a pediatric residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and a pediatric infectious diseases fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She received a medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, a master's degree in public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a master's degree in clinical epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Dr. Hamdy's clinical expertise and interests focus on the epidemiology of antibiotic-resistant infections and of antibiotic use in children. She serves as the Director of the Children's National Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, whose goal is to improve antibiotic prescribing practices in order to improve clinical outcomes while limiting the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. Read about Dr. Hamdy's efforts to improve antibiotic prescribing practices in Reducing Vancomycin Use in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Dr. Hamdy is also an associate professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Hamdy is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hamdy is board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010.
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Roberta Debiasi is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Frederick, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Debiasi is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Zika Virus Disease, Kawasaki Disease, and Lyme Disease. Dr. Debiasi is board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1999 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Anna Sick
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Is Dr. Anna Sick a top-rated expert for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anna Sick is classified as an Experienced expert for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Anna Sick specialize in?
While Dr. Anna Sick is a Pediatric Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Pediatric Myocarditis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Anna Sick participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Anna Sick has published 48 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). You can view a list of Dr. Anna Sick's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Anna Sick accept my insurance?
Dr. Anna Sick accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-5437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Sick isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.