Cristina Elizabeth Farrell MD MPH (She/Her)
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Division Chief, Child Evaluation Center, K Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Hackensack-Meridian Health
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81 Davis AveSte 4Neptune, NJ 07753
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Summary
- Dr. Cristina Farrell is a pediatric specialist located in Neptune, NJ, with subspecialty training in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. She completed her medical education at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, followed by residency and fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Farrell currently serves as Division Chief at Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center and has held positions at Morristown Medical Center and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her expertise encompasses developmental-behavioral pediatrics, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other pediatric developmental disorders. She has contributed to the literature, notably with a highly cited publication on Phelan-McDermid syndrome.
Education & Training
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineFellowship, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, 2008 - 2011- Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2006 - 2008
- Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineInternship, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2006
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2005, MD
Dartmouth CollegeBA, 1992 - 1996
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 2016 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2008 - 2017
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 117 citationsPhelan-McDermid syndrome: a review of the literature and practice parameters for medical assessment and monitoring.Alexander Kolevzon, Benjamin Angarita, Lauren Bush, A. Ting Wang, Yitzchak Frank
Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. 2014-10-08 - Hyponatremia.Cristina Farrell, Marcela Del Rio
Pediatrics in Review. 2007-11-01
Journal Articles
- Effects of modest testosterone supplementation and exercise for 12 weeks on body composition and quality of life in elderly men.Katznelson L., Robinson M.W., Coyle C.C., Lee H., Farrell C.E, European Journal of Endocrinology
- Hyponatremia.Farrell C. and DelRio M, Pediatrics in Review
Abstracts/Posters
- Resident as teacher: evaluation of a teaching curriculum for pediatric housestaff.Lim A., Farrell C., and Skae C, Pediatric Academic Societies
- Parenting stress and social behaviors in children with Autism spectrum disorders.Farrell C., Silver E., and Stein R, Society for Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Meeting
Lectures
- Resident as Teacher: evaluation of a teaching curriculum for pediatric housestaff.Montefiore Medical Center Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds
- Preschoolers with Autism spectrum disorders: can Vineland score predict who will be mainstreamed?Maternal Child Health Bureau Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Training Meeting
- Parenting stress and social behaviors in children with Autism spectrum disorders.Maternal Child Health Bureau Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Training Annual Meeting
Other
- Exploring the Environmental Causes of Autism and Learning Disabilities.Farrell, C
http://800mdyours.org/static_files/MSMC/Files/Patient%20Care/Children/Childrens%20Environmental%20He - Mt. Sinai CEHC Presents Conference on Autism and the Environment.Farrell C, Science News
http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science_news/mt_sinai_autism_environment_conference.php
Grant Support
- Study of Oxytocin in Autism to Improve Reciprocal Social Behaviors (SOARS-B)NIH/NICHDPresent
Research History
- Co-InvestigatorStudy of Oxytocin in Autism to Improve Reciprocal Social Behaviors (SOARS-B)2015 - 2016
- Co-InvestigatorSeaver Autism Center Clinical Trials Core2013 - 2016
- Study PhysicianNational Children's Study, Development of an Autism Case Confirmation Approach for Use in the National Children's Study2012 - 2014
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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