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Perri Klass, MD, Pediatrics, New York, NY

PerriKlassMD

Pediatrics New York, NY

Professor of Journalism

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  • Office

    462 1st Ave
    Bellevue Pediatric Clinic
    New York, NY 10016
    Phone+1 212-562-5515

Education & Training

  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1990 - 1992
  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1986 - 1989
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1989 - 2008
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Vaccinating Children Against Covid-19 — the Lessons of Measles  
    Perri Klass, MD, The New England Journal of Medicine
  • Creating Practical Primary Care Supports for Parent-Child Relationships—Language, Literacy, and Love  
    Perri Klass, MD, JAMA Pediatrics
  • Literacy as a Distinct Developmental Domain in Children  
    Perri Klass, Thomas G Dewitt, JAMA Pediatrics
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Authored Content

  • Emerging from the Pandemic with Acne, Facial Hair and Body OdorApril 2021
  • Respecting Children’s PainOctober 2020
  • The Tragedy of MeaslesSeptember 2020
  • When Things Aren’t OK with a Child’s Mental HealthAugust 2020
  • The Marketing of Stimulants for Children with A.D.H.DFebruary 2020
  • The Marketing of Stimulants for Children with A.D.H.DFebruary 2020
  • The Marketing of Stimulants for Children with A.D.H.DFebruary 2020
  • When Heavy Periods Disrupt a Teenager’s LifeJanuary 2020
  • When Heavy Periods Disrupt a Teenager’s LifeJanuary 2020
  • Early Treatment for Autism Is Critical, New Report SaysJanuary 2020
  • Early Treatment for Autism Is Critical, New Report SaysJanuary 2020
  • Helping Children Conquer Chronic PainJanuary 2019
  • Helping Children Conquer Chronic PainJanuary 2019
  • Helping Children Conquer Chronic PainJanuary 2019
  • Managing Children’s Pain After SurgeryJanuary 2019
  • The War to End All MeaslesNovember 2018
  • The War to End All MeaslesNovember 2018
  • The War to End All MeaslesNovember 2018
  • For Kids with Concussions, Less Time Alone in a Dark RoomSeptember 2018
  • For Kids with Concussions, Less Time Alone in a Dark RoomSeptember 2018
  • For Kids with Concussions, Less Time Alone in a Dark RoomSeptember 2018
  • For Kids with Concussions, Less Time Alone in a Dark RoomSeptember 2018
  • The Health Impact of Undescended TesticlesSeptember 2018
  • How to Minimize Repetitive Stress Injuries from Carrying a BabyAugust 2018
  • When Medicines Affect a Child’s Mind and BehaviorJuly 2018
  • The Ethics of Open-Label Placebos in PediatricsJuly 2017
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Press Mentions

  • Literacy Promotion: An Essential Component of Primary Care Pediatric Practice: Policy Statement
    Literacy Promotion: An Essential Component of Primary Care Pediatric Practice: Policy StatementOctober 1st, 2024
  • Read Aloud to Kids: AAP Recommends Shared Reading to Strengthen Bonds, Boost Brain Development
    Read Aloud to Kids: AAP Recommends Shared Reading to Strengthen Bonds, Boost Brain DevelopmentSeptember 30th, 2024
  • Recording Stories to Keep Parents Close in the NICU
    Recording Stories to Keep Parents Close in the NICUOctober 30th, 2022
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