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Kerry Caperell, MD, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Louisville, KY

KerryCaperellMD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Louisville, KY

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine

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  • Office

    231 E Chestnut St
    Louisville, KY 40202
    Phone+1 502-629-6000
    Fax+1 502-629-5991

Education & Training

  • University of Louisville
    University of LouisvilleMBA, 2017 - 2019
  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghM.S., Clinical Research, 2009 - 2013
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics), 2011
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaResidency, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2008
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2005
  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghNo Degree, 1997 - 2001
  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghB.A., Economics, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2016 - 2021
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2017 - 2020
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2011
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Faculty of the Year Award University of Louisville, Emergency Medicine Residency Program, 2017
  • Fellow Scholarly Project of the Year (Primary Mentor) University of Louisville, Department of Pediatrics, 2015
  • Donald R. Lewis Teacher of the Year Award University of Louisville, PEM Fellowship Program, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Descriptive Analysis of Patient Visits and Collections After Opening a Nearby Satellite Pediatric Emergency Department  
    Nichols K, Caperell K, Cross K, Southard G, Kim I, Pediatric Emergency Care, 1/4/2017
  • Ropivacaine Intramuscular Para-cervical Injections for Pediatric Headache: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial  
    Yaeger S, Perry M, Caperell K, Coffman K, Hickey R, Annals of Emergency Medicine, 1/1/2017
  • Monthly variation in pediatric visits for headache to US emergency departments  
    Caperell K, Rominger A, Journal of Investigative Medicine, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • "Effectiveness of concussion management education in changing educator behavior in the classroom."
    Abney AJ, Caperell K, and Graff D, Pediatric Academic Societies National Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 1/7/2018
  • "Asthma Control in the ED"
    Orangis M, O'Hagan A, Caperell K, Pediatric Academic Societies National Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 1/7/2018
  • "Early Corticosteroid Administration in the ED Setting for Status Asthmaticus"
    Guider W and Caperell K, Pediatric Academic Societies National Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 1/5/2018
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Lectures

  • "Management of Status Asthmaticus: Past, Present, and Future" 
    1/1/2015
  • "Securing your future." 
    Kosair Children's Hospital - 1/1/2014
  • "Interpretation of pediatric long bone and soft tissue films." 
    Bellarmine University - 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Does Your Child Have Abdominal Pain? Chances Are It’s Just Constipation
    Does Your Child Have Abdominal Pain? Chances Are It’s Just ConstipationJanuary 29th, 2016