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Diana Cejas, MD, Pediatrics, Carrboro, NC, Caldwell UNC Health Care

DianaMercedesCejasMDMPH(She/Her)

Pediatrics • Carrboro, NC

Child Neurology

Assistant Professor of Neurology

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Summary

  • Clinical interests include pediatric behavioral neurology, learning and cognition, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and transition of care for adolescents with neurological conditions. Also interested in patient and medical trainee education, particularly as related to transition of care, improving health outcomes, and cultural competence. Spearheaded several projects to improve resident education. In addition to a growing list of medical publications, she has composed and published creative works. Notable characteristics include creativity, inquisitiveness, and goal orientation.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Child Neurology, 2014 - 2017
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityM.P.H., Maternal and Child Health, 2014
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 2010 - 2013
  • Howard University College of Medicine
    Howard University College of MedicineClass of 2010, MD
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte
    University of North Carolina at CharlotteB.A., Physics, 2005
  • Appalachian State University
    Appalachian State UniversityB.S., Major in Biology, Minor in English and Chemistry, 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2016 - 2017
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2014 - 2017
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2011 - 2014
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Microfiction Contest Finalist - "Human Growth and Development" River Styx, 2017
  • Diversity Research and Small Grants Award University of Chicago, 2014
  • Family Matters Contest Honorable Mention - "Cynthia’s (Cuban Catholic Black Baptist Bastard) Daughters" Glimmer Train Press, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Every Little Anniversary  
    Cejas DM, Journal of the American Medical Association, 1/1/2015
  • SUCLG1 Mutations Causing Mitochondrial Depletion Syndrome with Congenital Anomalies  
    HC Andersson, L-J Wong, M Landsverk, T Yeh, D Cejas, D Singh, Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, 1/1/2012

Lectures

  • Addressing Cultural Competency: A Novel Curriculum for Pediatric Residents 
    1/1/2015
  • The Patient's Perspective 
    1/1/2014
  • SUCLA2 Mutation Related Mitochondrial Depletion Syndrome Associated with Hypoplastic Aortic Arch, Coarctation of the Aorta and Severe Lactic Acidosis 
    1/1/2012
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Authored Content

  • To Thrive, Black and Latinx Physicians Need Their CommunitiesJuly 2020
  • To Thrive, Black and Latinx Physicians Need Their CommunitiesJuly 2020
  • My Story Isn’t Serena Williams’ Story, but Some Things Sound the SameAugust 2018
  • My Story Isn’t Serena Williams’ Story, but Some Things Sound the SameAugust 2018
  • All I Did Was Wake up. Now I’m a LiabilityMay 2018
  • All I Did Was Wake up. Now I’m a LiabilityMay 2018
  • All I Did Was Wake up. Now I’m a LiabilityMay 2018
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Press Mentions

  • Shot ChaserWhat Does It Take to Achieve Vaccine Equity?
    Shot ChaserWhat Does It Take to Achieve Vaccine Equity?November 1st, 2021
  • Who Is Worth Saving? Medical Inequities in Disabled Communities
    Who Is Worth Saving? Medical Inequities in Disabled CommunitiesJanuary 11th, 2021
  • More Attention Needed on Misdiagnosis, Experts Say
    More Attention Needed on Misdiagnosis, Experts SayJuly 12th, 2019
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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Diana Cejas, Dr. Diana Cejas, MD, Dr. D Cejas, Dr. Diana Mercedes Cejas