Alex Randall Kemper MD MPH, MS
Division Chief of Primary Care Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital
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700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205
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Summary
- Dr. Alex Kemper is a pediatrician based in Columbus, OH, with extensive training in pediatrics and preventive medicine from Duke University Hospital and University of North Carolina Hospitals. He is experienced in health services research and has authored several publications in prominent journals such as Pediatrics, Hospital Pediatrics, and Pediatric Research. Dr. Kemper has participated in clinical trials related to caries risk and community health prevention, and he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Education & Training
University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 1996 - 1998
Duke University HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1993 - 1996
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2017 - 2026
NC State Medical License 1996 - 2018
MI State Medical License 2000 - 2007
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
Clinical Trials
- Community and Clinician Partnership for Prevention Start of enrollment: 2008 Feb 01
- Predicting Caries Risk in Underserved Toddlers in Primary Healthcare Settings Start of enrollment: 2012 Nov 15
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- STARRS-PC: A stepped approach to reducing suicide in primary care: Design and methods of a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial.Cynthia A Fontanella, Jennifer L Hughes, Guy Brock, Donna A Ruch, Alex R Kemper
Contemporary Clinical Trials. 2026-02-01 - An AI-based chatbot to support health-related social needs among pediatric primary care population: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial.Emre Sezgin, Elizabeth Clarkson, Faith Logan, Daniel I Jackson, Syed-Amad Hussain
Plos One. 2026-01-01 - An AI-Based Chatbot to Support Health-Related Social Needs among Pediatric Primary Care Population: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Emre Sezgin, Elizabeth Clarkson, Faith Logan, Daniel I Jackson, Syed-Amad Hussain
Medrxiv. 2025-11-19
Journal Articles
- Interventions to Prevent Child MaltreatmentMichael J Barry, Michael Silverstein, Aaron B Caughey, Douglas K Owens, Carol M Mangione, Karina W Davidson, Melissa A Simon, Chyke A Doubeni, Alex R Kemper, John B Wong, JAMA
- Factors in Premature Infants Associated with Low Risk of Developing Retinopathy of PrematurityAlex R Kemper, Graham E Quinn, Kelly C Wade, JAMA
- Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Adolescents and AdultsJohn B Wong, Douglas K Owens, Carol M Mangione, Chyke A Doubeni, Alex R Kemper, Melissa A Simon, Karina W Davidson, Aaron B Caughey, Michael J Barry, Michael Silverstein, JAMA
Authored Content
- Actively Listening: The Not-so-Secret Ingredient for Journal InnovationJanuary 2019
- Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic ReviewMay 2018
- Innovations to Make Our Journal Better and More Child- and Family-CenteredJanuary 2018
Press Mentions
New Report Shows Kids' Health Has Worsened—What Parents Can Do NowJuly 14th, 2025- Report: More People Should Be Tested for Potential Exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’August 15th, 2022
- Guideline Updated for Managing Hyperbilirubinemia in NewbornsAugust 8th, 2022
Grant Support
- Preschool Vision Screening In Primary Care SettingsNational Eye Institute2006–2007
- Preschool Vision Screening In Primary Care SettingsNational Eye Institute2003–2005
Committees
- Member, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) 2016 - Present
- Member, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) 2015 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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