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James Callahan, MD, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Philadelphia, PA

Prof. Clin.Pediatrics, Perelman School. of Med. at U. of Penn.

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  • Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd.
    Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 267-425-3102
    Fax+1 215-590-2768

Summary

  • Dr. James Callahan is a pediatric emergency medicine physician in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He received his medical degree from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and has been in practice 32 years. He is experienced in pediatric emergency medicine, emergency medical services and prehospital care for children, and mild traumatic brain injury in children and adolescents.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Clinical Epidemiology, 1993 - 1995
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia1992 - 1995
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaResidency, Pediatrics, 1985 - 1989
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 1985, MD, Cum laude
  • St. Lawrence University
    St. Lawrence University BS, Biology, Magna cum laude, 1977 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1987 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - 2008
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1996 - 1998
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow, College of Physicians of Philadelphia College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 2023
  • Grand Decoration of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria Austrian Federal President, Republic of Austria, 2018
  • Robert Dunning Dripps Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children  
    Christopher C Giza, Stanley A Herring, Heather T Keenan, James M Callahan, Richard G Ellenbogen, Gary Gronseth, David W Wright, Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, Margot Putukia..., JAMA
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children  
    Gerard A Gioia, Stacy J Suskauer, Barbara Holshouser, John Ragheb, Barbara Weissman, David W Wright, Mark Halstead, Andrew Gregory, James M Callahan, Gary Gronseth, Wa..., JAMA
  • Pediatr Emerg Care.  
    Blackstone M, Callahan JM, An unsteady walk in the park
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Avoiding Intubation: The Role of High Flow Nasal Cannula Young Infants. 
    Multiple locations
  • Infectious Disease Emergencies in Young Children. 
    Focus EMS: Pediatrics McGregor Institute of EMS: 2010 EMS Conference University of New Hampshire
  • A 21st Century Approach to Fever in Infants and Young Children. 
    Advances in Pediatric Emergency Medicine North Shore – Long Island Jewish Health System New York, NY
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Other

  • Conscious sedation in children. 
    Callahan JM, Audio Digest – Emergency Medicine
  • The Invisible Injury. Concussion Management – A Guide for New York State Schools. 
    Callahan JM. Rieger B, New York Public High School Athletic Association
  • Many Faces of Malignancy in the Pediatric Emergency Department. 
    Callahan JM, Herbert M, Swadron S, EM: RAP (Reviews and Perspectives)

Authored Content

  • Advocating for Life Support Training of Children, Parents, Caregivers, School Personnel, and the PublicMay 2018

Press Mentions

  • Dr. James Callahan and Dr. Cindy Christian of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Co-Author New CDC Guideline to Improve Care of Children with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    Dr. James Callahan and Dr. Cindy Christian of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Co-Author New CDC Guideline to Improve Care of Children with Mild Traumatic Brain InjurySeptember 4th, 2018
  • AAP Advocates for Life Support Training for Children and Adults
    AAP Advocates for Life Support Training for Children and AdultsMay 23rd, 2018
  • Evaluation and Management of Children and Adolescents with Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part I: Common Clinical Challenges of Patients with Mental Health and/or Behavioral Emergencies
    Evaluation and Management of Children and Adolescents with Acute Mental Health or Behavioral Problems. Part I: Common Clinical Challenges of Patients with Mental Health and/or Behavioral EmergenciesSeptember 1st, 2016

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