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Robert Palermo, DO, Pediatric Cardiology, Allentown, PA, St. Luke's Sacred Heart Campus

RobertAnthonyPalermoDOFACC

Pediatric Cardiology Allentown, PA

Pediatric Cardiologist at CHOP Cardiac Center Allentown

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Summary

  • Dr. Robert Palermo is a pediatric cardiologist in Allentown, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including St. Luke's Sacred Heart Campus, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono, St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem Campus, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice 8 years. He specializes in General Pediatric Cardiology and is experienced in General pediatrics, General pediatric cardiology, Obestiy.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2012 - 2015
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, WilmingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 2009 - 2012
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2009
  • Loyola College in Maryland
    Loyola College in MarylandB.S., Biology and Psychology, Cum Laude, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 2009 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State License 2009 - 2017
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State License 2012 - 2017
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Young Investigator Award - Section on Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery AAP National Conference, 2014
  • Northwestern University Research Scholars Day Award 2014
  • Sigma Sigma Phi 2006

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Adolescent Chest Pain-Is It the Heart  
    Selbst SM, Palermo RA, Durani Y, Giordano K, Clin Pediatr Emerg Med, 1/1/2011

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Metabolic Uncoupling Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass
    Palermo RA, Eltayeb OM, Costello JM, Backer CL, Epting CE, American Academy Of Pediatrics National Conference, San Diego, CA, 10/2014
  • Cardiac Structure is Associated with Obesity and BP, Not Inflammation.
    Robert A. Palermo, DO, American Heart Association EPI/NPAM Spring Conference, 3/1/2012

Lectures

  • "Myocarditis" 
    Department of Pediatrics, Lurie Children's Hospital - 10/1/2013
  • Grand Rounds: "Focus on Resident Research" 
    Department of Pediatrics, A.I. duPont Hospital for Children - 4/1/2012

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