Todd H Wolynn MD MMM, IBCLC, FAAP
CEO - Kids Plus Pediatrics & Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh, CEO - National Breastfeeding Center
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810 Clairton BlvdSte 100Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone+1 412-466-5004
Fax+1 412-466-7137
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Summary
- Todd Wolynn MD, MMM is the Executive Director of the Trusted Messenger Program (TMP) a part of the public health nonprofit PGP (Public Good Projects) - since 2024. The TMP empowers healthcare providers, health systems & Integrated Delivery Networks to drive quality outcomes through the practice of evidence-based communication. The TMP part of the nonprofit Public Good Projects (PGP) which has addresses system level, cross-sector behavior change to address public health and healthcare challenges.
Dr. Wolynn worked in group outpatient primary care pediatrics for >30 years (the past 15yr as a Healthcare Executive Leader) and was proud to lead one of the highest-quality, most innovative and repeated ‘top workplace’ awardee pediatric practices in the country – Kids Plus Pediatrics 1995-2024.
His work has been covered in the LA Times, NYT Science Times, the Guardian, and a range of print, digital, podcast and documentary media formats. In October 2022 Dr. Wolynn received the American Academy of Pediatrics Holyroyd-Sheery Award for outstanding media and public health work in the areas of advocacy, legislation, research, and professional & public education, and communication.
Education & Training
Carnegie Mellon UniversityMMM, Medical Management, 2006 - 2008
Mercy Hospital of PittsburghResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1995
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1993 - 2026
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Holyroyd-Sheery Award American Academy of Pediatrics, 2022
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award - W.PA/WV Healthcare Winner Ernst and Young, 2016
- America's Top Doctors Award Castle and Connolly, 2006-2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Long-Term Impacts of Invasive Meningococcal Disease on Survivors and Their Caregivers in the United States and Canada.Todd Wolynn, John B Grimes, Sayali Nerurkar, Rachel Dawson, Katherine Galarza
Infectious Diseases and Therapy. 2025-08-01 - 4 citationsNavigating the Evolving Landscape of COVID-19: Strategies to Increase Vaccine Confidence and Improve Vaccination Rates in the United States.James A Mansi, Heather R Hensler, Rachel Dawson, Reed Tuckson, Todd Wolynn
Vaccines. 2024-09-19 - 5 citationsSocial Media and Vaccine Hesitancy: Help Us Move the Needle.Todd Wolynn, Chad Hermann, Beth L Hoffman
Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2023-04-01
Press Mentions
Top Health Figures Meet in Allegheny County for Vaccine ConferenceNovember 8th, 2025- Documentary Examines Debate Around Vaccines Amid Growing PoliticizationApril 24th, 2025
- Health Care Workers Could Be Doing More to Fight Vaccine Misinformation on Social Media, Pitt Study FindsJune 19th, 2022
Committees
- Executive Committee, AAP Section on Administration and Practice Management 2008 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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