Christine A. McKiernan, MD

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Interim Chief, Division of Pediatric Critical Care
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Member of Baystate Medical Practices
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Background and Clinical Focus

Academic Appointment:

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Languages:

English, German

Gender:

Female

Age Groups Seen:

Newborns, Pediatrics, Teens

Provider Affiliation:

Baystate Medical Center

Practice Groups:

Baystate Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Insurances Accepted

Note:

Baystate Healthcare facilities and physicians accept most insurances. Please contact your insurance company to verify eligibility.

  • VT MEDICAID
  • NY MEDICAID
  • FALLON ACO
  • TUFTS HEALTH TOGETHER ACO
  • BMC HEALTHNET ACO
  • BMC HEALTHNET MCO
  • TUFTS TOGETHER MCO
  • HNE BE HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP
  • FALLON NON MASS HEALTH
  • HEALTH NEW ENGLAND EXCLUDING BE HEALTHY
  • TUFTS PUBLIC PLANS NON MASS HEALTH
  • COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE
  • MEDICARE
  • CELTICARE
  • BLUE SHIELD MEDICARE ADV
  • FIRST HEALTH COVENTRY
  • MA MEDICAID
  • TRICARE
  • CT MEDICAID
  • BLUE SHIELD PPO IND
  • TUFTS
  • CIGNA GREAT WEST
  • NORTHEAST DIRECT
  • HMO BLUE
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE
  • UNICARE GIC
  • CONNECTICARE
  • AETNA
  • HARVARD PILGRIM
  • MULTIPLAN PHCS
  • RAILROAD MEDICARE
  • CONSOLIDATED
  • SERENITY CARE PACE
  • TUFTS US FAMILY HEALTH

Education and Training

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Medical School, MD, 1992

Medical College of Virginia

Residency, 1995

Mass General Hospital *

Fellowship, 1998

Board Certifications
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

American Board of Pediatrics

Scholarly Focus

  • Invasive and noninvasive respiratory support in pediatric patients
  • COVID-19 and pediatric patients
  • Traumatic brain injury in children

Professional Societies and Leadership Roles

  • American Academy of Pediatrics: Fellow (1995-present), School Re-Opening Task Force, Member (2020-present)
  • Northeast Pediatric Intensive Care Consortium: Founding Member (2015-present)
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine: Member (1995-present)
  • Massachusetts Medical Society: Member (1995-present)

Awards and Honors

  • Teacher of the Year Award, UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate (1999, 2006, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018)
  • Certificate of Recognition, Massachusetts Department of Public Health (1998)

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