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Nailah Coleman, MD, Pediatrics, Washington, DC

NailahColemanMD

Pediatrics • Washington, DC

Sports Medicine

Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, and Clinical Informatics at Children's National

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  • Office

    111 Michigan Ave Nw
    Washington, DC 20010
    Phone+1 202-476-2123

Summary

  • Dr. Nailah Coleman is a pediatric specialist based in Washington, DC with a subspecialty in Primary Care Sports Medicine and Clinical Informatics. She completed her Pediatrics residency at Children's National Hospital and a Sports Medicine fellowship at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Her education includes a medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and a bachelor's degree in Biology and International Studies, magna cum laude, from Emory University. Dr. Coleman has experience in caring for general pediatric conditions, sports medicine conditions, and obesity. She has authored multiple publications, including articles on involuntary sport retirement, musculoskeletal curriculum for pediatric residents, and sports injuries. Her honors include recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance and a fellowship designation from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine.

Education & Training

  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Southwest Georgia)
    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Southwest Georgia)Fellowship, Sports Medicine (Family Medicine), 2007 - 2008
  • Children's National Hospital
    Children's National HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2000 - 2003
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 2000
  • Emory University
    Emory UniversityB.S., Biology, International Studies, Magna cum Laude, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Sports Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Sports Medicine
  • Clinical Informatics
    American Board of Preventive Medicine Clinical Informatics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014
  • Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics, 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Physical Activity in Clinical Pediatric Weight Management Programs: Current Practices and Recommendations  
    Kist C, Gier A, Tucker J, Barbieri T, Johnson-Branch S, Moore L, Picard S, Lukasiewicz G, and Coleman N, Clinical Pediatrics, 1/1/2015
  • Advancing the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation: An ACSM and FIMS Joint Consensus Statement  
    Roberts WO et al, Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 1/1/2014
  • Advancing the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation: An ACSM and FIMS Joint Consensus Statement  
    Roberts WO et al, Current Sports Medicine Reports, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

  • The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult Standard 
    Chapter: Breath-holding Spells. 
    Coleman NEditors: Cabana MD.Walters Kluwer, Baltimore, MDEdition 7th,2015
  • Basics in Adolescent Medicine: A Practical Manual of Signs, Symptoms and Solutions. 
    Chapter: Chapter 30 Sports Medicine: Musculoskeletal Injuries 
    Coleman NEditors: Silber T and Saxena H.World Scientific Publishing Co., Inc., Hackensack, NJ2014
  • Physical in Basics in Adolescent Medicine: A Practical Manual of Signs, Symptoms and Solutions 
    Chapter: Chapter 7 The Pre-participation Sports Physical 
    Coleman NEditors: Silber T and Saxena H.World Scientific Publishing Co., Inc., Hackensack, NJ2014
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Unsteady Gait - Walking
    Coleman N, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 1/1/2015
  • Atta Boy!
    Coleman N, Peds 21 and Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness H Program; American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2014
  • Knee Injury - Running.
    Coleman N, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • AAP Statement on Tackling in Youth Football. 
    Alexandria, VA - 1/1/2016
  • Unsteady Gait - Walking 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2015
  • The Well-rounded Musculoskeletal Exam 
    Hollywood, FL - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Getting Things Moving: How to Inspire Healthy Active Living in Kids 
    Coleman N, NYSHSI Website Resource List
    1/1/2014
  • Case study: Elbow Pain and a Pop. 
    Coleman N, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
    http://www.amssm.org/Case-Studies.php
    Leawood, KS - 1/1/2013
  • Issues in Sports Medicine: PRO Two-Year Fellowship Training 
    Pujalte G and Coleman N, AMSSM Sideline Report
    1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • ACSM’s Clinician Profile
    ACSM’s Clinician ProfileMarch 8th, 2018

Professional Memberships

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