Kari Leikert
Pediatrician
Ludington,MI
Summary
Compassionate Pediatrician aiming to apply 26 years of child development and pediatric care knowledge to assist in perpetuating a high standard of care. Communicative and empathetic with passion for driving and instilling excellent habits in youth to cultivate continuous health. Aiming to fulfill opportunity to apply advanced knowledge of social, emotional and physical developmental milestones.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Pediatrician
Corewell Health
08.1997 - 07.2023
- Monitored childhood developmental markers such as weight, height and blood pressure to screen for abnormalities
- Treated newborns of premature birth, providing close care and pulmonary intervention to promote health and growth.
- Collaborated with lab and radiology to order necessary services for pediatric care.
- Met with new parents and parents-to-be to inform and educate on care of newborns.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Provided comprehensive health care to children of all ages
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Administered required vaccinations and advocated for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention.
- Established preventive health practices in alignment with developmental markers and family health history.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals and immunizations to children.
Pediatrician
United States Air Force
07.1994 - 07.1997
- Monitored childhood developmental markers such as weight, height and blood pressure to screen for abnormalities
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Met with new parents and parents-to-be to inform and educate on care of newborns.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Provided comprehensive health care to children of all ages
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Assessed developmental progress to foster mental and physical wellness in pediatric patients.
- Established preventive health practices in alignment with developmental markers and family health history.
- Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals and immunizations to children.
Education
Pediatric Residency - Pediatrics Medicine
Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI07.1994
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine
MSUCOM
Lansing, MI06.1990
BSN - Nursing
Mercy College of Detroit
Detroit, MI06.1986
Skills
- Lab Testing
- Lab Tests
- Preventive Health Measures
- Adolescent Developmental
- Pediatric Physical Exams
- Child Development
- Vaccine Administration
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Medication Prescription
- Diagnostic Testing
- Vaccination Administration
- Medication Administration
- Symptom Assessment
- Well Childhood Exams
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Listening
- Disease Prevention
- Newborn Education
- Family Health
- Sick Visitation
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Preventive Health Practices
- Emotional Development
Certification
- American Board of Pediatrics 1996 to present
Timeline
General Pediatrician
Corewell Health
08.1997 - 07.2023
Pediatrician
United States Air Force
07.1994 - 07.1997
Pediatric Residency - Pediatrics Medicine
Beaumont Hospital
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine
MSUCOM
BSN - Nursing
Mercy College of Detroit
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