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Marissa Anto, MD, MSc

About Marissa Anto, MD, MSc

Titles

Attending Physician

Assistant Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Awards and Honors

2021-2022, American Headache Society Clinical Fellowship Award Recipient
2021-2022, Penn/CHOP NeuroNext Fellowship Award Recipient
2021, International Headache Academy
2021, American Academy of Neurology Enhanced Resident Leadership Program

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2020-present, American Neurological Association
2019-present, American Headache Society
2018-present, American Academy of Neurology
2018-present, Child Neurology Society
2016-present, American Academy of Pediatrics

Editorial and Academic Positions

Academic and Institutional Committees

2020-present, Department of Pediatrics Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism Committee
2020-present, Penn Neurology Diversity and Inclusion Resident Education Committee

Research Interests

Adverse Childhood Experiences and their effects on Pediatric Neurological Disease.

Education & training

Graduate Degree

MSc in Health, Community, and Development - London School of Economics, London, England

Medical Degree

MD - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY

Residency

Pediatrics - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Child Neurology - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (Co-Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Headache - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2021

Anto M, Jaffee S, Tietjen G, Mendizabal A, Szperka C. Adverse Childhood Experiences and Frequent Headache by Adolescent Self-Report. Pediatr Neurol. 2021 Aug;121:51-55. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2021.04.004. Epub 2021 Apr 16. PMID: 34147819.

Mendizabal, S; Nathan, C; Khankhanian, P; Anto, M; Young, GJ; Breen, L; Dahodwala, N. Adverse Childhood Experiences in Patients with Neurological Disease. Accepted for publication by Neurology Clinical Practice, August, 2021.

Kiarashi J, VanderPluym J, Szperka CL, Turner S, Minen MT, Broner S, Ross AC, Wagstaff AE, Anto M, Marzouk M, Monteith TS, Rosen N, Manrriquez SL, Seng E, Finkel A, Charleston L 4th. Factors Associated With, and Mitigation Strategies for, Healthcare Disparities Faced by Patients With Headache Disorders. Neurology. 2021 Jun 9:10.1212.

2020

Karvounides D, Marzouk M, Ross AC, VanderPluym JH, Pettet C, Ladak A, Ziplow J, Patterson Gentile C, Turner S, Anto M, Barmherzig R, Chadehumbe M, Kalkbrenner J, Malavolta CP, Clementi MA, Gerson T, Szperka CL. The intersection of COVID-19, school, and headaches: Problems and solutions. Headache. 2020 Dec 31.

Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)

2020

Anto, M. Jaffe, S; Tietjen, G; Mendizabal, A; Szperka, C. Self-Reported ACE Exposure in Adolescents Increases Odds of Frequent Headache. American Neurological Association Virtual Annual Meeting ,October, 2020.

Anto, M. Jaffe, S; Tietjen, G; Mendizabal, A; Szperka, C. ACE Exposure and Adolescent Headache. Child Neurology Society Virtual Annual Meeting, October, 2020.

Mendizabal, S; Nathan, C; Khankhanian, P; Anto, M; Clyburn, C; Younfg, GJ, Breen, L; Acaba-Berrocal, A; Dahodwala, N. Adverse Childhood Experiences in Patients with Neurological Disease, American Neurological Association National Meeting, October, 2020.

Latuska, R; Vossough, A; Chadehumbe, M, Anto, M; Saunder, J; Hughes, N. Evaluation of a Fast-Screening Brain MRI in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Abstract. American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, October, 2020.

Anto, M. “Self-Reported ACE Exposure in Adolescents Increases Odds of Frequent Headache.” Oral Platform Presentation, Data Blitz Joint American Neurological Association-American Headache Society Interest Group, ANAVirtual Annual Meeting,10/2020.

Lectures by Invitation
2022

Anto, M. “Implementing Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences in Pediatric Patients with Headache at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.” Annual Clinical Fellowship Award Oral Presentation, Future of Headache Medicine. 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society.

Anto, M. “Devices and Nutrition for the management of headaches.” CHOP Neurology Residency Didactic, Philadelphia, PA, 4/19/2022.

2020

Anto, M. “Headache Evaluation and Treatment.” Teleconference for Foundation for African Medical Education, Karatu, Tanzania, 10/2020.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2021

Anto, M; Stephenson, D; Szperka, CL. Pediatric Headache Chapter. In Netter’s Pediatrics. (2nd ed., anticipated publication 2021). Saunders Books.

Patient experience rating

(based on 59 submissions)
  • Provider listened carefully
    4.9 of 5
  • Trust provider with care
    4.8 of 5
  • Provider gave enough info about child's health
    4.8 of 5
  • Would recommend the provider
    4.8 of 5
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The patient experience rating is an average of all responses to the care provider-related questions from surveys submitted by patient families and verified by our survey partner National Research Corporation (NRC Health), an independent company that specializes in patient experience. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured using percent positive scoring. Percent positive is the percentage of respondents who answered with the most desirable response. We are committed to transparency and sharing the voices of our patients and families. Comments are reviewed before posting to ensure accuracy, privacy, and relevance. To provide meaningful feedback, comments are displayed on provider profiles once a sufficient number have been received. All feedback is also shared internally to support learning, recognition, and continuous improvement. The comments reflect the experiences and perspectives of the patients and families who submitted them. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.