Dr. Kenneth A. Alexander

My wife and I have two adult daughters, both of whom — like me — are outspoken on the subject of immunizations. They were among the first girls in Chicago to get the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine. One of our daughters now works in health policy research. We believe that immunizations are what we do to protect ourselves and each other. Like every pediatrician, I love children and want the best for them. I also enjoy being around other people who care for children. I have found that people in the pediatric field tend to value the same things — children, family and each other. I’m very passionate about immunizing children against diseases. It is the single most beneficial thing pediatricians and health providers can do for a child’s health. One of my focus areas at Nemours is to promote school-located vaccination. I also helped create the Nemours International Adoption Medicine Program. I work hard to educate the public about the importance of childhood immunizations. I educate doctors and parents here in the United States and I travel globally to educate people in other countries. I try to engage people around important issues in child health, particularly immunization, which is our best defense against so many serious diseases.

Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Fever, Typhus, Congenital Syphilis, and Toxic Shock Syndrome.

Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles.