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1 Childrens Pl# DivSt. Louis, MO 63110
Phone+1 314-454-2468
Fax+1 314-454-2524
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Summary
- Dr. Nicholas Szoko is a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine, based in Saint Louis, MO. He completed his medical education at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, followed by a pediatrics residency and chief residency at UPMC Medical Education. Dr. Szoko pursued a fellowship in adolescent medicine at UPMC and is currently completing a PhD in Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh. He serves as an Assistant Professor at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and has previous experience as an adolescent medicine fellow, chief resident, and resident at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. His recent publications focus on topics such as pregnancy options counseling, virtual yoga programs for youth, community asset density's impact on youth mental health, and the communication preferences of women who chose abortion during adolescence.
Education & Training
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Adolescent Medicine, 2021
University of PittsburghPhD, Clinical and Translational Science, 2021 - 2024- UPMC Medical EducationChief Residency, Pediatrics, 2020 - 2021
- UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Pediatrics, 2017 - 2020
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of MedicineClass of 2017
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2024 - 2029
MO State Medical License 2024 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Promoting Health Through Empowerment: Pilot Evaluation of a Youth Participatory Action Research Program.Nicholas Szoko, Tyia K Wilson, Ebonie Slade, Alana Fields, Keona Blankenship
Health Promotion Practice. 2026-08-18 - The Crisis of Adolescent Firearm Reinjury: A 14-Year Retrospective Cohort Analysis.Kristen L Mueller, Daphne Lew, Nicholas Szoko, Zoe M Miller, Taylor Kaser
Hospital Pediatrics. 2026-08-01 - 1 citationsInitial Injury Type and Violent Reinjury.Nicholas Szoko, Daphne Lew, Taylor Kaser, Zoe M Miller, Matt Vogel
JAMA Network Open. 2026-06-01
Press Mentions
Parents: New Research Shows How to Keep Your Kids from Vaping... And Why TikTok Isn’t HelpingAugust 13th, 2021- Protective Factors Can Reduce Vaping in U.S. TeensAugust 2nd, 2021
- Goal-Setting, Positive Parent-Child Relationships Reduce Risk of Youth VapingJuly 26th, 2021
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