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Colleen Kraft, MD, Pediatrics, Los Angeles, CA

Colleen A Kraft MD


Professor of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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  • 1749 N Edgemont St1749 N Edgemont StLos Angeles, CA 90027

  • Phone+1 323-669-2113

  • Fax+1 804-600-5584

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Summary

  • Colleen Kraft, MD is a Professor of Pediatrics and the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in Los Angeles, CA. She earned her MD at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1986 and subsequently undertook further training at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals. She has held a range of academic roles at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, currently serving as Professor, and has held numerous roles at Carilion Clinic and Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Kraft is a co-director of IMPACT (Improving Medicine, Pediatricians and Communities Together), the advocacy track for the Pediatric Residency at CHLA. Additionally, she has practical experience as a pediatric consultant and a medical director. Dr. Kraft's expertise ranges from patient advocacy and vaccines to community pediatrics, health policy, and early brain development. Dr. Kraft was the 2018 President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a published author with articles appearing in numerous healthcare journals. Dr. Kraft also has numerous honors and awards to her name, recognizing her innovation and practice quality.

Education & Training

  • Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
    Medical College of Virginia Hospitals1987 - 1989
  • Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
    Medical College of Virginia Hospitals1986 - 1987
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1986, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2017 - 2027
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1988 - 2020
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2014 - 2018
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, Innovation Advisor 2012
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2012-2015
  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2012-2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Community Pediatrics Training: Back to the Future.  
    Greenberg L., Roberts, K., Kraft, C., Bromberg, D., Young, L., Fisch, S, Pediatric Annals
  • Pediatric Palliative Care; Community Connections.  
    Levetown, M., Kraft, C., Okun, A, Pediatric Annals
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement, Child Fatality Review.  
    Christian C., Jenny C., Crawford J., Flaherty E., Hibbard R., Kaplan R., Stirling J, Gardner, H., Baum, C., Durbin D., Ebel B., Lichenstein R., Poquiz Limbos M., O’Nei..., Pediatrics, (126):3, 592-596
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Innovative Collaboration between Health Insurers and Pediatric Medical Homes to Prevent and Treat Childhood Obesity.
    Kraft C., Barger, K., Jaworski, H, Annual Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth Weight of the State Conference

Lectures

  • Teaching Students and Residents Effectively and Efficiently in a Busy Office 
    National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/28/2019
  • Community Pediatrics and Partnership with State Government in Early Childhood Initiatives. 
    AAP NCE, Boston, MA
  • Vaccines for Children and the Medical Home. 
    NJ AAP VFC Conference, Cinnaminson, NJ
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Other

  • Health Insurance Exchanges: will Underinsurance be the “New” Uninsurance? 
    Kraft C
    United States
  • Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools, a Quick Reference Guide. 
    Donoghue, E. and Kraft C
    Chicago, US
  • Remote prescriptive learning: A cost-effective solution for global health training in low resource countries. 
    Kraft C
    Johannesburg, South Africa

Press Mentions

  • Advancements in Pediatrics: Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment | AMA Update Video
    Advancements in Pediatrics: Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment | AMA Update VideoAugust 9th, 2024
  • Advancements in Pediatrics: Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment
    Advancements in Pediatrics: Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Diagnosis and TreatmentAugust 9th, 2024
  • Advancements in Pediatrics: Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment
    Advancements in Pediatrics: Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Diagnosis and TreatmentAugust 9th, 2024
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  • Spanish, French

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