William John Heerman MD MPH
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, Chief of the Division of Academic General Pediatrics at Vanderbilt Health
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719 Thompson LnNashville, TN 37204
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Summary
- Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt and Chief of Academic General Pediatrics. Physician‑scientist focused on childhood obesity, digital health interventions, and community based research. PI of multiple NIH and PCORI trials, with 90+ peer‑reviewed publications. Dedicated clinician, mentor, and leader in translating behavioral science into real‑world improvements for children and families.
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2008 - 2012
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 2009 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Exercise empowerment: a scoping review of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental physical activity interventions.Aspen E Streetman, Rachel L Walden, Colin J Orr, William J Heerman
The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2025-12-10 - 1 citationsLong-Term Medication-Induced Weight Change Across Common Antiseizure Medications: A Target Trial Emulation Study.Han Yu, Jessica G Young, Joshua Petimar, Sheryl L Rifas-Shiman, Matthew F Daley
Obesity. 2025-12-01 - Comparative BMI-z Changes With Initiation and Adherence to Antidepressant Medications Among Youth.Sheryl L Rifas-Shiman, Jessica G Young, Han Yu, Matthew F Daley, William J Heerman
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2025-11-21
Press Mentions
Health Literacy-Informed Digital Intervention Reduces Obesity at Age 2 YearsNovember 8th, 2024- Digital Health Behavior Intervention to Prevent Childhood ObesityNovember 3rd, 2024
- Some Antidepressants Cause More Weight Gain Than Others, Harvard Study FindsJuly 3rd, 2024
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