The Department of Pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans is committed to excellence in research, education and the care of infants, children and young adults. Our clinical enterprises, educational endeavors and research programs put Tulane Pediatrics on the forefront of academic medicine on the Gulf Coast.
In partnership with Manning Family Children's, our programs and services provide outstanding primary and specialty care. Most of our faculty are consistently rated among the best in their respective specialty and actively engage in research to give their patients the most effective diagnosis, treatments and prevention therapies available today.Read More
Manning Family Children's New Orleans is the primary location of healthcare services for Tulane Pediatrics.
The mission of the Department is to advance knowledge in the field of Pediatrics through innovative medical education to students, residents and fellows; cutting-edge basic and applied health research; and quality clinical services in general and specialty pediatrics.
Samir El-Dahr, MD - Chairman
Kimberly Peters - Associate Chair for Strategy and Development
Patrice Evers, MD- Vice Chair, Clinical Services
Adrienne Savant, MD - Vice Chair, Education
Tina Simpson, MD - Vice Chair, Faculty Development
Meghan Howell, MD - Residency Director
Margaret Huntwork, MD, MSEd - Student Clerkship Director
John Schieffelin, MD - Vice Chair of Research; Fellowship Program Director
Scott Thompson - Executive Director
