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Meg Kawan, MD, MPH, NABBLM-C, IBCLC

About Meg Kawan, MD, MPH, NABBLM-C, IBCLC

Titles

Attending Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine - Certified (NABBLM-C)

Awards and Honors

2012, American Academy of Pediatrics Special Achievement Award, Recognition for work as Nevada Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinator

2005, Keynote speaker and recipient of award for breastfeeding promotion at Baptist Medical Center conference

1996-1998, National Health Service Corps Scholarship 

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2023-present, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, Fellow
2002-present, American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow

Education & training

Graduate Degree

MPH - University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Medical Degree

MD - Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA

Residency

Pediatrics - Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC

Publications

Publications

2022

Kawan M, Gregory EF, Spatz DL. Improving breastfeeding care & support in a large, urban, pediatric primary care practice. J Pediatr Nurs. 2022;S0882-5963(22)00253-6. doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2022.10.007

Conover N, Vanderpool J, Ginsberg J, Kawan M, Spatz DL. Establishing a Breastfeeding Consortium for Clinicians in Pediatric Outpatient Care [2022 Sep 21]. MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2022;10.1097/NMC.0000000000000877. doi:10.1097/NMC.0000000000000877

Patient experience rating

(based on 84 submissions)

  • Provider listened carefully
    4.7 of 5
  • Trust provider with care
    4.7 of 5
  • Provider gave enough info about child's health
    4.7 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.

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