Adam A. Vukovic, MD, MEd
- Attending Physician, Division of Emergency Medicine
- Associate Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- adam.vukovic@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
I recall wanting to be a pediatrician since early in my childhood — likely inspired by my own primary care doctor. Ultimately, I chose pediatric emergency medicine as a career because I liked meeting and learning about families in an environment that changed from day to day. I also liked making meaningful connections in times of family stress.
As a pediatric emergency physician, I try to ensure a patient- and family-centered approach while I'm delivering evidence-based care. Oftentimes, this means making certain the "whys" are answered through clear communication to avoid misunderstandings. I make sure my patients and families know that it is always okay to ask questions to ensure they understand their child's care plan.
My research focuses on improving the quality of care we deliver in multiple areas of pediatric emergency care. I’m also looking at the patient-family experience and how to move patients safely and efficiently through their emergency care.
I love to spend my free time running, playing softball and volleyball, and taking my dog Ursa on long walks — provided she doesn't protest due to the high heat.
MD: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, 2009.
MEd: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 2015.
Residency/Chief Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
Certification: Pediatrics, 2012; Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2017.
Interests
Resuscitation; patient and family experience; patient flow
Services and Specialties
Interests
Quality improvement; education
Research Areas
Publications
A Quality Improvement Initiative Using Discharge Education Videos to Improve Communication with Families in a Pediatric Urgent Care. Patient Experience Journal. 2024; 11:136-144.
Pancytopenia in the Emergency Department. The Journal of Pediatrics. 2024; 272:114111.
A Dedicated Outpatient Pharmacy Improves Access to Discharge Medications in a Pediatric Emergency Department: A Quality Improvement Study. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2024; 83:552-561.
Hip Pain and Change in Gait in a 7-Year-Old Boy. Clinical Pediatrics. 2023; 62:956-959.
Hepatic Lesions in an Immunocompetent Child Previously Treated for Cat Scratch Disease With Azithromycin. Clinical Pediatrics. 2023; 62:191-194.
The Association of Emergency Severity Index Score and Patient and Family Experience in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Journal of Patient Experience. 2023; 10:23743735231179040.
Implementation of a Pediatric Emergency Department Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Quality Bundle. Pediatrics. 2022; 150:e2021055462.
"Sim One, Do One, Teach One ": A Simulation-Based Trauma Orientation for Pediatric Residents in the Emergency Department. Pediatric Emergency Care. 2021; 37:e1285-e1289.
A Content Analysis of Emergency Department Discharge Instructions for Acute Pediatric Febrile Illnesses: The Current State and Opportunities for Improvement. Journal of Patient Experience. 2021; 8:23743735211060773.
Improving Discharge Instructions Following a Concussion Diagnosis in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Pre-post Intervention Study. Pediatric Quality and Safety. 2021; 6:e456.
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