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Children's Community Pediatrics South Hills88 Fort Couch RdPittsburgh, PA 15241
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Summary
- Karl Holtzer, MD, is a pediatrician based in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated in 1991 from Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed his residency in pediatrics at UPMC Medical Education in 1994. He also holds a Master's in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, attained with Summa Cum Laude honors. His expertise lies in pediatrics and nutrition. Dr. Holtzer has published work on reducing psychological distress during pediatric leukemia treatment, which has been cited 13 times. His honors include being named Physician of the Year by Newberry Co. Memorial Hospital in 2008, recognition as one of the Best Doctors in America in 2006, and fellowship with the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).
Education & Training
University of BridgeportM.S., Nutrition , Summa Cum Laude, 2011 - 2014
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Pediatrics, 1991 - 1994
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1993 - 2026
SC State Medical License 2004 - 2013
VA State Medical License 1999 - 2002
DC State Medical License 2000 - 2000
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Physician of the Year Newberry Co. Memorial Hospital, 2008
- Best Doctors in America Best Doctors, 2006
- Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 15 citationsDecreasing psychological distress during the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric leukemia.Lindsay Willingham Piersol, Arlene Johnson, Ann Wetsel, Karl Holtzer, Crystal Walker
Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 2008-09-09
Press Mentions
Women in Wellness with Sarah MorganOctober 27th, 2019
Research History
- Lead clinical physicianFunctional nutrition and autism spectrum disorder2019 - 2022
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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