Hawa Tunkara, MD, FAAP
Locations: Karabots Pediatric Primary Care Center, West Philadelphia
About Hawa Tunkara, MD, FAAP
Titles
Pediatrician
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