Ask the Expert Pediatric Speaker Series

Empowering Referring Clinicians with the Latest in Pediatric Care

Join our Ask the Expert Pediatric Speaker Series—a dynamic educational forum designed exclusively for referring clinicians. This ongoing series features leading pediatric specialists sharing the latest insights, evidence-based practices, and emerging trends across a wide range of pediatric subspecialties.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your clinical knowledge, stay current with evolving standards of care, or strengthen your referral network, this series offers valuable opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Stay informed. Stay connected. Deliver exceptional care.

2026

• 1/21/2026 – Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders Overview — Ina Stephens, MD
• 2/18/2026 – Pediatric Weight Loss and Weight Loss Medications – Aaron Misakian, MD, MFA
• 3/18/2026 – Pediatric Psychology – Topic TBD — Maryfrances Porter, MD
• 4/15/2026 – Severe Asthma — Brittany Wall, MD & Samantha Minnicozzi, MD
• 5/20/2026 – Pediatric Nephrology — Agnieszka Swiatecka-Urban, MD
• 6/17/2026 – Early Identification of Cerebral Palsy — Lisa C Letzkus, PhD, AC-PNP, RN
• 7/15/2026 – Pediatric Neurosurgery — Heather Spader, MD
• 8/19/2026 – Supporting the Needs of Immigrant Youth and their Families — R. Emily Gonzalez, PhD
• 9/16/2026 – Pediatric Genetics – New Guidelines for General Pediatricians & Genetic Testing — Paul Kruszka, MD
• 10/14/2026 – Sleep Disordered Breathing — Ariana Greenwell, MD
• 11/18/2026 – Treating Eczema Aggressively, Effectively, and Safely — Barrett Zlotoff, MD

• UVA Health Children’s Ask the Expert Series: Pediatric Constipation: Who Needs a Referral? – Dr. Alex Biller
• UVA Health Children’s Ask the Expert Series: Motor Delay & Hypotonia – Dr. Anna Jesus
• UVA Health Children’s Ask the Expert Series: Food Allergy Treatment And Prevention) – Dr. Kara Coffey
• UVA Health Children’s Ask the Expert Series: Sentinel Injuries for Child Abuse – Dr. Jennifer Andrews
• UVA Health Children’s Ask the Expert Series: Common Questions in Pediatric Nephrology: Anisha Gerber, MD
• UVA Health Children’s Ask the Expert Series: Pediatric Headache Management- Alana Harrison, MSN, APRN, PNP-BC

• Ask the Expert Handout – Constipation
• Ask the Expert Handout – Motor Delays and Hypotonia
• Ask the Expert Handout – Food Allergy Prevention and Treatment
• Ask the Expert Handout – Sentinel Injuries
• Ask the Expert Handout – Nephrology Questions
• Ask the Expert Handout – Pediatric Headache