Joanna E. Thomson, MD, MPH
- Attending Physician, Division of Hospital Medicine
- Fellowship Program Co-Director, Division of Hospital Medicine
- Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- joanna.thomson@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
As a complex care pediatrician and hospitalist, I care for children with medically complex conditions both in the hospital and in outpatient settings. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is building long-term relationships with patients and their families, getting to know them throughout their healthcare journey. I also have the privilege of supporting children and their families during acute illnesses that require hospitalization, helping them navigate some of their most challenging moments.
Our complex care team includes not only physicians and advanced practice providers, but also social workers, nutritionists, pharmacists and care management specialists. The collaborative expertise and dedication of this multidisciplinary team are essential to providing the comprehensive, family-centered care our patients deserve.
My research focuses on improving health outcomes for children with medical complexity. I have led and collaborated on funded studies examining telehealth care coordination interventions during care transitions, the impact of family social networks on quality of life and the inpatient management of pneumonia in medically complex children.
I love spending my free time with my family and our friends. We enjoy exploring local parks and vacationing to national parks across the United States.
MD: Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Residency: Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's, Cincinnati, OH
Fellowship: Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's, Cincinnati, OH
MPH: Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Certifications: Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Services and Specialties
Research Areas
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Publications
Recommendations for Pneumonia in Hospitalized Children With Neurologic Impairment. Pediatrics. 2025; 155(4).
Neighborhood Socioeconomic Deprivation and Health Care Utilization of Medically Complex Children. Pediatrics. 2022; 149(4).
Discharge Before Return to Respiratory Baseline in Children With Neurologic Impairment. Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2020; 15(9):531-537.
Impact of respiratory viral polymerase chain reaction testing on de-escalation of antibiotic therapy in children who require chronic positive pressure ventilation. Pediatric Pulmonology. 2020; 55(8):2150-2155.
Antibiotics for Aspiration Pneumonia in Neurologically Impaired Children. Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2020; 15(7):395-402.
Challenges Following Hospital Discharge for Children With Medical Complexity. Hospital pediatrics. 2020; 10(6):531-536.
Identification of Children With High-Intensity Neurological Impairment. JAMA pediatrics. 2019; 173(10):989-991.
Development of a New Care Model for Hospitalized Children With Medical Complexity. Hospital pediatrics. 2017; 7(7):410-414.
Improving Discharge Efficiency in Medically Complex Pediatric Patients. Pediatrics. 2016; 138(2).
Financial and Social Hardships in Families of Children with Medical Complexity. Journal of Pediatrics. 2016; 172:187-193.e1.
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