Dr. Kraft is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
111 S. 11th st., 1170 Main Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107Phone+1 215-955-6580
Summary
- Dr. Walter Kraft is an internist in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. He received his medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and has been in practice 22 years. He specializes in hospital medicine/hospitalist and vascular medicine and is experienced in vascular medicine, pharmacology, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and phase 1 clinical trials.
Education & Training
- Thomas Jefferson UniversityMS, Pharmacology, 2001 - 2006
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1996
- University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1995
- American UniversityBA, International Studies, 1986 - 1990
Certifications & Licensure
- PA State Medical License 1997 - 2024
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Clinical PharmacologyClinical Pharmacology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Provost's Award for Institutional Service Thomas Jefferson University, 2023
- Team Science Award Thomas Jefferson University, 2020
- Dean’s Award for Excellence in Education Jefferson Medical College, 2014
- Join now to see all
Clinical Trials
- Safety and Efficacy Study of GCSF Therapy to Treat Patients at High Risk for Chemotherapy Induced Severe Neutropenia Start of enrollment: 2007 Aug 01
- Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2004 Apr 01
- Blinded Trial of Buprenorphine or Morphine in the Treatment of the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2011 Nov 01
- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Abstinence scoring algorithms for treatment of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS).Brenton A Maisel, Susan C Adeniyi-Jones, Eric Selvage, Samuel Ng, Walter K Kraft
Journal of Perinatology. 2024-08-01 - 6 citationsOndansetron to reduce neonatal opioid withdrawal severity a randomized clinical trial.Gary Peltz, Lauren M Jansson, Susan Adeniyi-Jones, Carol Cohane, David Drover
Journal of Perinatology. 2023-03-01 - 2 citationsPlatelet protease activated receptor 4 (PAR 4) receptor genotype is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth.Rupsa C Boelig, Tara J Cahanap, Lin Ma, Tingting Zhan, Vincenzo Berghella
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2022-10-01
Journal Articles
- “How to Help Your Patients Quit Smoking”Kraft W, Steinberg M, Delnevo C., IM: Internal Medicine, 3/1/1999
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Ethanol Pharmacokinetics in Neonates Secondary to Medication AdministrationMarek E, Adeniyi-Jones SC, Roke L, DeCerbo TE, Cordell RL, Monks PS, Kraft WK, American Academy of Pediatrics, Washington, DC, 10/2015
- No Evidence of a Drug-Drug Interaction between Letermovir (MK-8228) and Mycophenolate Mofetil.Marshall WL, Badshah C, Liu F, Kraft WK, Gonzales-Colon F, van Schanke A, Udo de Haes J, Kantesaria B, Cho C, Hulskotte E, Butterton JR, Marcantonio EE., ASMBT, San Diego, 2/2015
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in methadone exposed infants: role of genetic variability.Fielder AL, Coller JK., Hutchinson M, Haslam RR, Lu N, Adeniyi-Jones S, Ehrlich M, Kraft WK, Accepted for presentation at CPDD Scientific Meeting, 6/18/2014
- Join now to see all
Lectures
- “How the IRB Looks at Medical Education Projects”.Thomas Jefferson University/Hospital - 3/13/2014
- Speaker, “Pharmacologic Therapies for the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome”.Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine - 3/6/2014
- Faculty Speaker, "Toxidromes: Making the best treatment decisions"1/22/2014
- Join now to see all
Other
- Quoted in article "Newborns Hooked on Moms' Painkillers Go Through Agonizing Withdrawal"ABCnews.com
11/14/2011 - Quoted in "Doctor At Jefferson Works To Speed Up Process Of Weaning Newborns Off Drugs"KYW Newsradio
11/11/2011 - Quoted in article "Treating the tiniest addicts"The Buffalo News
6/1/2011 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Buprenorphine Cuts Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Treatment Length by Nearly HalfMay 4th, 2017
- Buprenorphine Cuts Length of Stay Nearly in Half for Infants Withdrawing from OpioidsMay 4th, 2017
Grant Support
- A Comparison Of Buprenorphine Versus Morphine In The Treatment Of The Neonatal ABNational Institute On Drug Abuse2011–2012
- Buprenorphine Treatment Of Neonatal Abstinence SyndromeNational Institute On Drug Abuse2006
Professional Memberships
- American Society For Clinical Pharmacology and TherapeuticsMember
External Links
- Departmental Web Pagehttp://www.jefferson.edu/university/jmc/departments/pharmacology.html
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: