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Douglas Diekema, MD, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Seattle, WA

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Pediatric Emergency Medicine • Seattle, WA

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine

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  • Office

    4800 Sand Point Way Ne
    Seattle, WA 98105
    Phone+1 206-987-2000

Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Pediatrics, 1985 - 1990
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1985 - 1999
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1987 - 1991
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • William G Bartholome Award for Excellence in Ethics American Acdemy of Pediatrics, 2014
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Should We Mandate a COVID-19 Vaccine for Children?  
    Douglas Diekema, MD, JAMA Pediatrics

Press Mentions

  • 5 Questions to Ask About COVID Vaccine Mandates
    5 Questions to Ask About COVID Vaccine MandatesOctober 7th, 2021
  • Covid-19 mRNA Vaccines for Kids Likely to Be Safe and Effective but Vigilance Needed
    Covid-19 mRNA Vaccines for Kids Likely to Be Safe and Effective but Vigilance NeededSeptember 17th, 2021
  • Teens Turn to COVID-19 Vaccine Advocacy as Most State Laws Prohibit Minors from Being Vaccinated Without Consent
    Teens Turn to COVID-19 Vaccine Advocacy as Most State Laws Prohibit Minors from Being Vaccinated Without ConsentSeptember 15th, 2021
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