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Sharief Taraman, MD, Child Neurology, Orange, CA, Children’s Health Orange County (CHOC)

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Child Neurology Orange, CA

Clinical Informatics

Neurology & Medical Informatics, CHOC Children's Specialists / CEO, Cognoa/ Associate Clinical Professor, University of California Irvine / Affiliate Professor, Chapman University

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Summary

  • Chief Executive Officer at Cognoa, using Artificial Intelligence to diagnose & treat neurodevelopmental/behavioral disorders early. Innovator, inventor, & advisor of medtech w/ FDA Breakthrough designation x3. Former Division Chief, Pediatric Neurology & Medical Informaticist at CHOC, Associate Professor @UC-Irvine, & Affiliate Professor @Chapman University School of Engineering.

Education & Training

  • Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
    Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityFellowship, Child Neurology, 2008 - 2011
  • Children's Hospital of Michigan
    Children's Hospital of MichiganResidency, Pediatrics, 2006 - 2008
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • University of Michigan-Dearborn
    University of Michigan-DearbornB.S., Major: Biochemistry; Minor: Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, 1997 - 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2006 - 2012
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Clinical Informatics
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Good Guy Award Girl Scouts of Orange County, 2017
  • Physician All-Star Award Cerner Corporation, 2016
  • Scientific Award CHOC Children’s Medical Intelligence & Innovation Institute, 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Sibling response to initial antiepileptic medication predicts treatment success  
    Ueda, K., Serajee, F., Rajlich, J., Taraman, S., Steckling, L., & Huq, A. M., Epilepsy Research, 1/1/2017
  • Pediatric Post-Traumatic Headache  
    Langdon R, Taraman S, Pediatric Annals, 1/1/2017
  • Concussions  
    Taraman S, PBS American Health Journal, 1/19/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Optimizing Provider Communications.
    Taraman S, Feaster W, AAP National Conference, Council on Clinical Information Technology, 1/12/2014
  • Cost Effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Team Approach in Intractable Epilepsy Patients.
    Zupanc ML, Lily T, Mower AI, Taraman S, Shrey D, Steenari MR, Olaya J, Annual American Epilepsy Society Meeting, 1/1/2014
  • Mental Health Effects of concussions on Adolescents and Teens.
    Romain J, Taraman S, Pediatric News, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Mitochondrial Disorders 
    CHOC Children’s/UCI - 1/25/2017
  • Storytime: In-Home Automatic Assessment for Speech & Language Delay in Young Children 
    1/21/2017
  • Neurofibromatosis Type 1 & 2 
    CHOC Children’s/UCI - 1/20/2017
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Other

  • Helmets for kids 
    Taraman S, Orange County Register
    http://goo.gl/D7V2ie
    1/20/2015
  • Kids and Concussions: Learn How to Play it Safe 
    Taraman S, Orange County Register
    http://goo.gl/cH8o0l
    1/30/2013
  • AM830 with Travis Rodgers 
    Taraman S
    http://goo.gl/7C3v9d
    1/25/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Cognoa and Health Transformation Alliance Partner to Provide Access to Child Health Solution Canvas Dx for Self-Insured Employers
    Cognoa and Health Transformation Alliance Partner to Provide Access to Child Health Solution Canvas Dx for Self-Insured EmployersFebruary 16th, 2023
  • ECHO Autism Communities Collaborate with Cognoa to Study Real-World Application of Canvas Dx
    ECHO Autism Communities Collaborate with Cognoa to Study Real-World Application of Canvas DxJune 1st, 2022
  • Florida Adds 11,337 COVID Cases, 266 Deaths in the Past Week
    Florida Adds 11,337 COVID Cases, 266 Deaths in the Past WeekApril 8th, 2022
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Committees

  • Chair, CHOC Health Information Management Committee

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations