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Nerissa (San Luis) Bauer, MD, Pediatrics, Carmel, IN

NerissaS.(San Luis)BauerMDMPH(She/Her)

Pediatrics • Carmel, IN

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Behavioral Pediatrician | Creator of TEACH ME ADHD | CEO, Let's Talk Kids Health, LLC | Public Speaker | Self-Employed

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Summary

  • Board certified pediatrician who specializes in behavioral issues and parenting in children and tweens. Blogger (Lets Talk Kids Health), child health advocate and mother of two.

    • The Building Blocks of Our Future | The Building Blocks of Our Future

    Hear from local and national experts about what high quality early education means.

    WFYI's Partners LOVE Bright by Text

    WFYI's partners, including the Indiana University School of Medicine, and Jump IN for Healthy Kids, share why they love Bright by Text.

    Handling Postpartum Depression in the Primary Care Setting

    In this webinar, Dr. Nerissa S. Bauer and Dr. Jin Lee discuss the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

    Let's Talk Kids Health BLOG

    A resource for patients, families, educators and other providers. I share my handouts, tools & resources I developed through the years.

Education & Training

  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, Implementation Research Institute, 2017 - 2019
  • University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine A Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
    University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine A Public Health and General Preventive MedicineFellowship, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 2004 - 2006
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2000 - 2003
  • University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
    University of Nevada, Reno School of MedicineClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2021
  • Extramural Pediatric Loan Repayment Award NIH

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Children’s books as a brief intervention for parents with depressive symptoms and parenting stress  
    Bauer NS, Stanton JL, Carroll AE, Downs SM, Journal of Behavioral Health, 2013
  • Do state factors moderate the relationship between depressive symptoms and morning cortisol?  
    Hibel LC, Senguttuvan U, Bauer NS, Hormones and Behavior, 2013
  • A pilot study to determine if pediatricians will use a multimedia parenting program  
    Bauer NS, McHenry MS, Carroll AE, Downs SM, Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012

Authored Content

  • Here’s Why Pediatricians Ask About Trauma and ViolenceFebruary 2019
  • Here’s Why Pediatricians Ask About Trauma and ViolenceFebruary 2019
  • Adolescent Depression: Be Ready to Ask -and RespondMarch 2018
  • Together We can: Working with Families to Help Children with Learning and Attention DifficultiesOctober 2017
  • Principles of positive parenting can be shared during pediatric visitsDecember 2016
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Press Mentions

  • Meltdowns May Be Normal, but There Is a Way to Help Your Kids Better Process Their Feelings
    Meltdowns May Be Normal, but There Is a Way to Help Your Kids Better Process Their FeelingsFebruary 28th, 2022
  • Pediatrician’s Advice: How to Deal with Tantrums
    Pediatrician’s Advice: How to Deal with TantrumsSeptember 26th, 2021
  • Coaching A Kid with ADHD
    Coaching A Kid with ADHDJuly 27th, 2021
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Committees

  • Executive Committee Member, AAP Council of Early Childhood 2018 - Present
  • Member, AAP Section of DBP Executive Committee 2012 - 2018
  • Positive Parenting workgroup co-leader, SODBP Early Childhood Special Interest Group 2012 - 2015
  • Board Member, St. Mary's Child Center 2012 - 2015
  • At-Large Representative, IUPUI Faculty Council 2012 - 2014
  • Member, General Pediatrics Curriculum Committee 2006 - 2011

Professional Memberships

External Links

  • LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nerissa-bauer-4b692967/
  • Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/letstalkkidshealth

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