Ellen R. Wald
Expertise in
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Expertise in
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Overview

Dr. Ellen R. Wald is board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. She earned her medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn and her fellowship training in infectious disease at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Wald is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and Pediatrician-in-Chief of the American Family Children's Hospital.Dr. Wald's clinical interests include pediatric infectious diseases, obesity, resident education and faculty development.An internationally recognized expert on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric infectious diseases, Dr. Wald has published numerous articles in refereed journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, Pediatrics, the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal. She maintains an active research program and is currently coordinating a study investigating an interactive web-based intervention to help young children achieve a healthy weight.In 1997, Dr. Wald received the Pediatrician of the Year award from the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and in 2001, she was honored with the Howard Mermelstein Award for Excellence in Pediatrics. In 2006, she was named Distinguished Physician of the Year by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. Dr. Wald has served as Chair of the Section of Infectious Diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Chair of the Subboard of Infectious Diseases of the American Board of Pediatrics.

Dr. Wald is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group A Infection, Pneumococcal Meningitis, H Influenzae Meningitis, Rathke Cleft Cyst, and Myringotomy.

Dr. Wald is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 78 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University

Specialties

Pediatric Infectious Disease

Licenses

Pediatric Infectious Diseases in WI

Board Certifications

Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Hospital Affiliations

Department Of Pediatrics

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

University Hospital Infectious Disease Clinic
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Clinical Trials

Impact of Probiotic Use on Immune Cell Function in Children
Corticosteroids for Children With Febrile Urinary Tract Infections
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ellen R. Wald is classified as an Distinguished expert for Streptococcal Group A Infection, 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. Ellen R. Wald specialize in?

While Dr. Ellen R. Wald is a Pediatric Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Streptococcal Group A Infection, Myringotomy, and Pneumococcal Meningitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Ellen R. Wald participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ellen R. Wald has published 78 articles and abstracts on conditions like Streptococcal Group A Infection. You can view a list of Dr. Ellen R. Wald's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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