Overview
Mekela Whyte-Nesfield, MD, is part of the Critical Care Medicine physician team at Children’s National Hospital. Dr. Whyte-Nesfield joined Children’s National from Penn State Health Children’s Hospital where she completed her fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care. There she started a multi-site prospective study to evaluate the prevalence of parental Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as it relates to patients of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Currently she continues to head this study and hopes to continue with PTSD and resilience research. Her ultimate goal is to determine the role of parent and child traumatic stress management in improving long term outcomes of children in the PICU. She also has formal training in simulation education and aims to incorporate her love for teaching with improving physician awareness and management of parent and patient traumatic stress in the PICU. Dr. Whyte-Nesfield is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care. She completed her medical degree in her home country of Grenada at St. George’s University, her residency at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York and her fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, PA.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children.
Dr. Whyte-Nesfield is board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2018 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Whyte-Nesfield is currently accepting new patients.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mekela M. Whyte-Nesfield
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Is Dr. Mekela M. Whyte-Nesfield a top-rated expert for Asthma in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mekela M. Whyte-Nesfield is classified as an Experienced expert for Asthma in Children, 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. Mekela M. Whyte-Nesfield specialize in?
While Dr. Mekela M. Whyte-Nesfield is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Asthma in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Mekela M. Whyte-Nesfield participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mekela M. Whyte-Nesfield has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Asthma in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Mekela M. Whyte-Nesfield's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mekela M. Whyte-Nesfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Mekela M. Whyte-Nesfield accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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