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Amy (Zalcmann) Waldman, MD, Child Neurology, Philadelphia, PA

Amy (Zalcmann) Waldman MD


Assistant Professor, Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine

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  • 3401 Civic Center BlvdChildren's Hospital Of Philadelphia - NeurologyPhiladelphia, PA 19104

  • Phone+1 215-590-1719

  • Fax+1 215-590-1771

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Education & Training

  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaM.S.C.E., Epidemiology, 2011
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Child Neurology, 2004 - 2007
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 2004 - 2007
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2004
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Peer-reviewer Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, 2013
  • Resident's Award for Excellence in Teaching University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, 2010
  • Clinician Scientist Development Award National Multiple Sclerosis Society-American Academy of Neurology Foundation, 2007

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Author Correction: Neuroimmune Disorders of the Central Nervous System in Children in the Molecular Era  
    Adeline Vanderver, Beau Ances, Benjamin Greenberg, Ann Hyslop, Mark Gorman, Elizabeth Wells, Sean Pittock, Amy Waldman, Brenda Banwell, Nature
  • Utility and safety of rituximab in pediatric autoimmune and inflammatory CNS disease  
    Dale Russell C, Brilot Fabienne, Duffy Lisa V, Twilt Marinka, Waldman Amy T, Narula Sona, Muscal Eyal, Deiva Kumaran, Andersen Erik, Eyre Michael R, Eleftheriou Despin..., Neurology, 7/1/2014
  • Characteristic brain magnetic resonance imaging pattern in patients with macrocephaly and PTEN mutations  
    Vanderver Adeline, Tonduti Davide, Kahn Ilana, Schmidt Johanna, Medne Livija, Vento Jodie, Chapman Kimberly A, Lanpher Brendan, Pearl Phillip, Gropman Andrea, Lourenco..., American Journal of Medical Genetics, 3/1/2014

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • A prospective case-control study of dietary salt intake and risk of pediatric MS.
    McDonald J, Graves J, Lulu S, Waldman A, Belman A, Greenberg B, Weinstock-Guttman B, Aaen G, Mendelt-Tillema J, Hart J, Ness J, Rubin J, Krupp L, Gorman M, Benson L, R..., European Congress for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis, Boston, MA, 9/1/2014
  • Characteristic Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pattern in PTEN associated disorders.
    Tonduti D, Kahn I, Schmidt J, Medne L, Martin J, Gropman A, Lourenco C, Orcesi S, Waldman AT, Bonnemann C, van der Knaap MS, Vanderver A, Annals of Neurology, 9/1/2012
  • Visual Function and Optical Coherence Tomography in Pediatric Demyelinating Diseases.
    Waldman AT, Hiremath G, Avery RA, Conger A, Loguidice M, Talman LS, Galetta KM, Shumski MJ, Wilson J, Ford E, Greenberg BM, Ellenberg J, Frohman EM, Balcer LJ, Calabre..., AAN Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 4/1/2012

Lectures

  • "MS Criteria" 
    Boston, MA - 9/1/2014
  • "Common Data Elements" 
    Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC - 6/1/2014
  • "Vision in pediatric MS: _a window into the brain" 
    Dallas, TX - 5/1/2014

Other

  • Case study: the diagnosis and management of pediatric multiple sclerosis. 
    Amy T. Waldman and Brenda L. Banwell, Multiple Sclerosis Virtual Education Academy, VINDICO Medical Education
    http://www.mscmeacademy.com/making-the-diagnosis
    1/1/2014
  • Children with MS. 
    Narula, S.; Waldman, A., Banwell, B., MS in Focus, Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, page: 20-21
    1/1/2013
  • Leukoencepahalopathy due to heroin inhalation (chasing the dragon). 
    Waldman AT, Lynch D, UpToDate
    Wellesley, MA - 1/1/2007

Press Mentions

  • Former LDN Fellow Paves the Way for Earlier Diagnosis in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Former LDN Fellow Paves the Way for Earlier Diagnosis in Metachromatic LeukodystrophySeptember 24th, 2024
  • Madison County Girl Hopes to Help Unlock Cure of Rare Disease
    Madison County Girl Hopes to Help Unlock Cure of Rare DiseaseJuly 11th, 2017
  • Physical Activity May Benefit Children with Multiple Sclerosis
    Physical Activity May Benefit Children with Multiple SclerosisSeptember 3rd, 2015

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