Kavitha Selvaraj, MD, MPH, MAEd

Research Interests

  • Obesity
  • Adverse childhood experiences
  • Social determinants of health

Biography

  • Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
  • Medical Director, Wellness and Weight Management Program, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Education and Background

  • Fellowship in academic general pediatrics, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago 2015-2018
  • Residency in pediatrics, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago 2012-2015
  • MD, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 2012

Publications

Aug. 01, 2022

Testing for rare genetic causes of obesity: findings and experiences from a pediatric weight management program.

Mar. 10, 2019

Characteristics of Children Referred to a Lipid Clinic Before and After the Universal Screening Guidelines.

Feb. 01, 2019

Screening for Toxic Stress Risk Factors at Well-Child Visits: The Addressing Social Key Questions for Health Study

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