Dodi D. Meyer, MD

Specialties:
Pediatrician (General Pediatrics), Pediatrics, Primary Care


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Overview

Dodi Meyer is a Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center and Attending Physician at Morgan Stanley New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia campus. Dr Meyer works in health disparities, community health and cultural competency. She has expertise in developing and sustaining community-academic partnerships for the purpose of training, service and research. With regard to training Dr Meyer’s main interest is, in creating and implementing ways of teaching and training both medical students and pediatric residents in the field, using Service Learning as the main educational methodology. As director of Community Pediatrics she oversees several population health initiatives that address major challenges to children’s health through the interlinking contexts of biology, family and community such as obesity, mental health, and early literacy.
As a member of the Division of Child and Adolescent Health she sees patients and teaches residents and medical students at a community-based, hospital- affiliated practice in Washington Heights.

Academic Appointments

Professor of Pediatrics at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Languages

Spanish

Gender

Female

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Washington Heights Family Health Center
575 West 181st Street

New York, NY 10033

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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Medicine (Argentina)
Residency: Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center - NY

Board Certifications

Pediatrics

Honors & Awards

2016: people’s Theatre project “Impacto” award for unwavering commitment to community health
2015: College of Physicians and Surgeons “Award for Excellence in Community Service”, Columbia University Medical Center
2014: Association of American Medical Colleges Spencer Foreman award for Outstanding Community Service
2013: “Woman of Distinction” award, Manhattan Times, Bronx Free Press
2012: Community-Campus Partnership for Health annual award
2006: “Partnerships Make a Difference’, Center for community Health partnerships, Columbia University medical center
2005: 13th Dominican Women’s Conference, Alianza Dominicana
2005: Community Pediatrics Training Initiative Recognition Ceremony, The American Academy of Pediatrics
2002: Humanism in Medicine Award, Association of American Medical Colleges



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Research

Dr. Meyer has received research funding from Federal, State and City agencies as well as philanthropy and national foundations. Her area of research includes population health specifically initiatives that address major challenges to children's health through the interlinking context of biology, family and community such as obesity, early childhood literacy and development and mental health. Dr. Meyer has authored multiple papers, curricular materials, participated in a number of webinars and is active in national initiatives targeted at improving child health and well-being.

Research Interests

Community and Population Health
Cultural Competency
Health disparities
Health literacy
Service Learning



For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov