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Hawa Tunkara, MD, FAAP

About Hawa Tunkara, MD, FAAP

Titles

Attending Physician

Certifications

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Awards and Honors

2022, Bright Light Nominee, Hasbro Children’s Hospital 
2018, Links Scholar in Medicine, The Links Incorporated
2018, Healthcare Shortage Award, Frank Netter MD School of Medicine

Leadership and Memberships

2020-present, American Academy of Pediatrics

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Frank Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, North Haven, CT 

Residency

Pediatrics - Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI

Publications

Publications

2022

Tunkara H, Topor LS. 50 years ago in the Journal of Pediatrics: Isolated cortisol deficiency due to ACTH resistance: An early description of familial glucocorticoid deficiency. J. Pediatr. 2022; 244: e5 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.01.022

2021

Camhi S, Tunkara H. Early intervention helps kids succeed. The Providence Journal. 2021
 

Patient experience rating

(based on 113 submissions)

  • Provider listened carefully
    4.8 of 5
  • Trust provider with care
    4.7 of 5
  • Provider gave enough info about child's health
    4.8 of 5
  • Would recommend the provider
    4.7 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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