Kristen Stefanski, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician; Program Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship
Practices/Specialties: Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, LIFT Clinic - Lifelong Interventions Focused on Thriving
Primary Location:
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Akron (Akron)
Practicing in Akron
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Akron Children's Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 4
Akron,
Ohio
44308 US
Map & directions
Appointments: 330-543-2778
Main Phone: 330-543-8050
Meet Kristen Stefanski, MD
Dr. Stefanski is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician at Akron Children’s, where she’s been working since 2018. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, she completed a residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Stefanski has a special interest in ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, as well as development of children with congenital heart disease and development of preterm children. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics and developmental-behavioral pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Academic Pediatric Association and the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Additionally, Dr. Stefanski is an associate professor of pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University.
Education & Affiliations
Medical School:
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati OH
Residency:
Pediatrics: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati OH
Fellowship:
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati OH
Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics
Academic Appointments:
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Publications:
Practicing Since:
2018
Associations:
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
- Association of Pediatric Program Directors
Clinical Interests:
Clinical interests include neonatal follow up, autism, neurodevelopmental outcomes in children with congenital heart disease and the impact of childhood adversity on development and behavior.
Special Interests:
Medical education innovation, particularly leveraging technology and gamification to optimize learning, and telehealth utilization to improve patient outcomes.
