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Sydney Rice, MD, Pediatrics, Tucson, AZ

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Pediatrics • Tucson, AZ

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Professor, Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, University of Arizona College of Medicine

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  • Office

    1501 North Campbell
    PO Box 245073
    Tucson, AZ 85724
    Phone+1 520-626-6301

Summary

  • Dr. Sydney Rice is a pediatrician based in Tucson, AZ, specializing in developmental-behavioral pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1991 and completed her pediatrics residency there from 1991 to 1995. She later pursued a fellowship in developmental-behavioral pediatrics at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Dr. Rice has been a long-standing faculty member at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where she currently serves as a professor, and holds a joint appointment at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. She has experience as a staff pediatrician and served as the medical director at the Kluge Children’s Rehabilitation Center. Her research includes work on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorders, with several publications in reputable journals. Dr. Rice has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Women of Influence award in 2016 and several honors from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaM.S., 2001 - 2003
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, 2003
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Pediatrics, 1991 - 1995
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1991
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityB.S., 1982 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1993 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1999 - 2014
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Women of Influence, Winner 2016
  • Continuing Medical Education/Continuing Professional Developmental Award American Academy of Pediatrics, 2013
  • Very Important Physician Award University of Arizona Health Network, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Assessment of cognitive scales to examine memory, executive function and language in individuals with Down syndrome: Implications of a 6-month observational study  
    X Liogier d’Ardhuy, J Edgin, C Bouis, S de Sola, C Goeldner, P Kishnani, J Noeldeke, S Rice, S Sacco, L Squassante, G Spiridigliozzi, J Heller, O Khwaja, Front. Behav. Neurosci., 1/18/2015
  • Incidence of Delirium in Children, Brief Report, Pediatric Blood & Cancer  
    Combs, D., Rice, S. Kopp, L., Pediatr Blood Cancer, 1/1/2014
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    Ghuman JK, Aman MG, Lecavalier, L, Riddle MA, Gelenberg A, Wright R, Rice S, Ghuman HS, Fort C., M.S., Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 1/1/2009
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Books/Book Chapters

  • ADHD in Preschool Children, Assessment and Treatment 
    Chapter: Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidity: Primary Health Care Provider Perspective 
    Rice, SA and Marshall, W.,Editors: Jaswinder Ghuman and Hariwinder Ghuman.2013
  • PREP DBPeds 
    Rice SAmerican Academy of Pediatrics2012
  • Encyclopedia of Epidemiology 
    Chapter: Child and Adolescent Health 
    Marshall, W., Rice, S.Editors: Sarah Boslaugh.SAGE Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA2008
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Change in Level of Lesion after Folate Supplementation
    Rice, SA, Andrews, JA, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, 1/24/2014
  • Improving Early Screening and Diagnosis of Autism in Underserved Populations in Arizona Through the Arizona Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disa...
    Tsontakis A, Andrews JG, Rice SA, Journal of Investigative Medicine. Western Student Medical Research Forum, Carmel, CA, 1/23/2014
  • Incidence of Delirium in Children with Cancer
    Combs, D., Rice, SA, Kopp, L., American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1/14/2014
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Lectures

  • Autism: Co-Occurring Health Co-Morbidity 
    1/23/2016
  • Genetic Testing for Children with Developmental Disabilities 
    1/27/2015
  • Typical and Atypical Brain Development 
    1/25/2015
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Other

  • Newer Tests Help ID Most Severe Form of Autism-Complex autism less common, but more easily discovered via genetic testing 
    Medpage Today
    1/2/2015
  • Free Seminar to Focus on Autism 
    Yuma Daily Sun
    1/9/2014
  • Does Everyone have Autism? 
    Rice S, Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatric Digest
    1/1/2014
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Grant Support

  • Arizona Surveillance And Research Center For Developmental DisabilitiesCenters For Disease Control And Prevention2010–2011
  • Dev. Of A Risk Adj. Model For Ped. Rehab. Patients W/AbiEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2002

Professional Memberships

Dr. Sydney Rice, Dr. Sydney Rice, MD, Dr. S Rice, Dr. Sydney A Rice