Katherine Azaro
Maplewood
Summary
Experienced medical consultant skilled in analyzing complex medical records and translating clinical information into concise, accessible summaries for non-medical staff and judicial officers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Medical Consultant
State of New Jersey
Newark, NJ
06.2008 - Current
- Review pediatric medical records to determine eligibility for disability benefits according to federal law.
- Write concise reports that can be understood by non-medical staff, specifically Adjudicators, Disability Hearing Officers, and Administrative Law Judges.
- Specialize in adjudicating physical claims in children under 18, and developmental/mental claims in children under 5.
- Train Adjudicators in evaluating pediatric disability claims.
- Provide internal quality review of pediatric claims.
General Pediatrician
Schwartz & Boodish, LLC
Millburn, NJ
03.2001 - 06.2008
- Diagnosed and treated a wide range of pediatric conditions to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Developed individualized care plans by collaborating with families and healthcare teams for comprehensive patient support.
- Conducted regular wellness check-ups to monitor growth, development, and immunization compliance in children.
- Educated parents on preventive care strategies and healthy lifestyle choices to promote children's well-being.
Education
Pediatric Internship And Residency -
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA06-1999
M.D. -
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI05-1996
Certification
- New Jersey Medical License #25MA07162900
- Completion of Asylum Medicine Training Initiative's Introductory Curriculum
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Timeline
Pediatric Medical Consultant
State of New Jersey
06.2008 - Current
General Pediatrician
Schwartz & Boodish, LLC
03.2001 - 06.2008
Pediatric Internship And Residency -
Boston Children's Hospital
M.D. -
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University