
Amy J. Houtrow MD MPH, PhD
Division Chief of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Vice Chair of PM&R
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4401 Penn Ave# ChildrenPittsburgh, PA 15224
Phone+1 412-692-5097
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Education & Training
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics/Physical Med & Rehab, 2000 - 2005
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2000 - 2001
Michigan State University College of Human MedicineClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2005 - Present
PA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
WV State Medical License 2015 - 2016
OH State Medical License 2000 - 2005
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Mapping Meaningful Populations of Children With Special Health Care Needs.Amanda K Gatewood, Makenzie Morgen, Jens Eickhoff, Jeffrey P Brosco, Amy J Houtrow
JAMA Health Forum. 2026-05-01 - Pediatrician reported experiences of transitioning adolescents with disabilities.Amy J Houtrow, William H Burr, Chloe A Somberg, Dennis Z Kuo, Garey H Noritz
Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. 2026-05-01 - Discrimination in Health Care Against Children With Medical Complexity and Caregiver Mental Health.Stefanie G Ames, Elizabeth Patterson, George Verdelis, Christina K Zigler, Danielle M Gerber
Hospital Pediatrics. 2026-05-01
Journal Articles
- Prenatal Repair and Physical Functioning Among Children with MyelomeningoceleAmy J Houtrow, William O Walker, JAMA Pediatrics
- Children with Disabilities Must Be More Than an Afterthought in School ReopeningAmy Houtrow, MD, JAMA Pediatrics
- Variability in Prevalence Estimates of Disability Among Children in the National Survey of Children’s HealthAmy Houtrow, MD, JAMA Pediatrics
Press Mentions
People with Disabilities in Pennsylvania Still Face Major Barriers to Basic Health CareOctober 31st, 2025
Nearly One in Four Families of Children with Disabilities Face Financial HardshipsApril 30th, 2025
Unfiltered: The Insurance Denials Most Frustrating to PhysiciansApril 21st, 2023
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