Pediatric Emergency Medicine
With about 100,000 patient visits a year, we have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of emergencies in infants, children, teens and young adults. We're familiar with the vast differences in children's anatomy, injuries and illnesses, and are able to provide treatment that meets their unique medical needs.
Akron Children's Hospital's experienced team of pediatric board-certified doctors, nurses, technicians and child life specialists have special training and knowledge in pediatric emergency medicine. We understand children have different muscular, skeletal, vascular and neurological systems from adults, and they're at higher risk for head injuries and blood loss.
If your child or teen is experiencing a mental health crisis, our Akron ER offers behavioral health emergency services with staff trained to evaluate and treat children and teens who present with mental and behavioral problems. The unit includes five rooms with muted colors and safety features designed to create a calming environment that can minimize anxiety and aggression.
To provide a safe, secure environment for our patients, visitors and staff, we screen all patients, families and visitors entering our Akron and Beeghly campus emergency departments.
- A public safety officer will inspect all bags and ask visitors to pass through a metal detector to check for weapons, illegal drugs and other dangerous items.
- Patients needing immediate attention will be assisted by ED staff and screened with a hand-held device once the patient is stabilized in an exam room.
- Patients arriving by ambulance will be screened by a hand-held device once they are stabilized in an exam room. Visitors arriving by ambulance may be screened by hand-held device or asked to walk through the metal detector.
Legally possessed items not permitted to enter the ER may be stored in the owner’s vehicle or secured by the Public Safety officer in a locker during the visitor’s stay. We appreciate your patience and cooperation in helping us ensure everyone’s safety at the hospital.
Locations
Akron Children's Hospital Emergency Room, Akron
Kay Jewelers Pavilion
177 West Exchange Street
Akron, Ohio 44302
Fax: 330-543-3761
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Akron Children's Hospital Emergency Room, Boardman
6505 Market Street
Boardman, Ohio 44512
Fax: 330-746-9211
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Our Doctors/Providers
Director, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician; Medical Staff Past President
Naa Adorkor Allotey, MD
Director, Emergency Medical Services; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Lauren Archer, DNP, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Jessica Barnes, DO
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Edward Beatty, DO
Emergency Medicine Physician
Bruce Benton, MD
Pediatric Emergency Physician
Michael Billow, DO, FAAP
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Crista Cerrone, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Jessica Chen, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Mary Costello, MD
Site Director, Mahoning Valley Emergency Services; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Heather DeVault, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Gregg DiGiulio, MD, FAAP
Medical Director, Urgent Care; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Osama El-Assal, MD, PhD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
John Yahya Golestan, MD, FAAPEM
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Adarsh Gupta, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Crystal Joyce, DO
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Anya Kleinman, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
Sarah Kline Krammes, MD
Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Jessica Langston, MD, CLC, FAAP
Pediatrician
Timothy Lee, MD
Medical Director, Akron Campus Emergency Department; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
James Lee, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Seth Linakis, MD, MA
Associate Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
R. Esther Lutes, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician
David Magoolaghan, DO
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Huwaida Mansour, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Emily McFerren, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Lauren Ousley, DO
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Cortney Owoc, DO
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Danielle Paulin, DO, MA, FAAP
Director, Pediatric Emergency Ultrasound; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Amy Petrunak, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Maria Ramundo, MD, MSEd, CPE
Director, Pediatric Residency Program; Associate Chair of Pediatrics for Academic Affairs; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
James Rectenwald, DO
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Shawn Robinson, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Eric Singer, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Sudershan Subedi, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Daniel Tabaka, DO, FAAP
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
John Wigal, II, DO
Pediatrician; Sports Medicine Physician
Thomas Wolski, Jr., DO
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Jennifer Duve, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Laura Etling-Shwonek, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Carrie Litten, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Jenny Michel, DNP, APRN-CNP
Director of the office of Advanced Practice; Chair, APP Credentials Committee; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Tawny Miller, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Should I go to the ER, Urgent Care or Quick Care?
General guidelines to help you make health care decisions. If your child’s condition is listed in multiple boxes, choose the option that is most convenient for you.
