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Walter Kraft, MD, Internal Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

WalterK.KraftMDMS, FACP

Internal Medicine Philadelphia, PA

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist, Vascular Medicine

Professor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

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Summary

  • Dr. Walter Kraft is an internist in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. He received his medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and has been in practice 22 years. He specializes in hospital medicine/hospitalist and vascular medicine and is experienced in vascular medicine, pharmacology, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and phase 1 clinical trials.

Education & Training

  • Thomas Jefferson University
    Thomas Jefferson UniversityMS, Pharmacology, 2001 - 2006
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1996
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1995
  • American University
    American UniversityBA, International Studies, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1997 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Clinical PharmacologyClinical Pharmacology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Provost's Award for Institutional Service Thomas Jefferson University, 2023
  • Team Science Award Thomas Jefferson University, 2020
  • Dean’s Award for Excellence in Education Jefferson Medical College, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • “How to Help Your Patients Quit Smoking”  
    Kraft W, Steinberg M, Delnevo C., IM: Internal Medicine, 3/1/1999

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Ethanol Pharmacokinetics in Neonates Secondary to Medication Administration
    Marek E, Adeniyi-Jones SC, Roke L, DeCerbo TE, Cordell RL, Monks PS, Kraft WK, American Academy of Pediatrics, Washington, DC, 10/2015
  • No Evidence of a Drug-Drug Interaction between Letermovir (MK-8228) and Mycophenolate Mofetil.
    Marshall WL, Badshah C, Liu F, Kraft WK, Gonzales-Colon F, van Schanke A, Udo de Haes J, Kantesaria B, Cho C, Hulskotte E, Butterton JR, Marcantonio EE., ASMBT, San Diego, 2/2015
  • Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in methadone exposed infants: role of genetic variability.
    Fielder AL, Coller JK., Hutchinson M, Haslam RR, Lu N, Adeniyi-Jones S, Ehrlich M, Kraft WK, Accepted for presentation at CPDD Scientific Meeting, 6/18/2014
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Lectures

  • “How the IRB Looks at Medical Education Projects”. 
    Thomas Jefferson University/Hospital - 3/13/2014
  • Speaker, “Pharmacologic Therapies for the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome”. 
    Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine - 3/6/2014
  • Faculty Speaker, "Toxidromes: Making the best treatment decisions" 
    1/22/2014
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Other

  • Quoted in article "Newborns Hooked on Moms' Painkillers Go Through Agonizing Withdrawal" 
    ABCnews.com
    11/14/2011
  • Quoted in "Doctor At Jefferson Works To Speed Up Process Of Weaning Newborns Off Drugs" 
    KYW Newsradio
    11/11/2011
  • Quoted in article "Treating the tiniest addicts" 
    The Buffalo News
    6/1/2011
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Press Mentions

  • Buprenorphine Cuts Length of Stay Nearly in Half for Infants Withdrawing from Opioids
    Buprenorphine Cuts Length of Stay Nearly in Half for Infants Withdrawing from OpioidsMay 4th, 2017
  • Buprenorphine Cuts Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Treatment Length by Nearly Half
    Buprenorphine Cuts Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Treatment Length by Nearly HalfMay 4th, 2017

Grant Support

  • A Comparison Of Buprenorphine Versus Morphine In The Treatment Of The Neonatal ABNational Institute On Drug Abuse2011–2012
  • Buprenorphine Treatment Of Neonatal Abstinence SyndromeNational Institute On Drug Abuse2006

Professional Memberships

  • American Society For Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
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Hospital Affiliations