Christopher J Pezzullo, D.O.

Dr. Chris is a graduate of UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency in pediatrics at Maine Medical Center. He holds board certification as a diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics. He is on staff at both Mercy and Maine Medical Center. He is a member of the Core Group of pediatricians at Mercy Hospital, providing emergency first-response care for sick newborns. He often makes presentations about new ideas in pediatrics at conferences of the Maine Osteopathic Association. As Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UNE, Dr. Chris is the coordinator of education for medical students, interns, and residents during their rotations at UHC/Kids. He also teaches medical students on campus how to conduct the history and physical exam and to work with parents and schools. In the community, Dr. Chris has recently completed his term as a member of the Board of Directors for Hear ME Now! (Maine's auditory/oral learning center for hearing impaired children). This year he joined the Board of the local fundraising chapter of St. Jude's Children's Cancer Research Hospital. He is currently a member of the Education Committee of the Maine Osteopathic Association. Dr. Chris is married with two children and one "hypoallergenic dog with allergies". His family likes to travel, hike, camp and spend time together.

Academic responsibilities

• Coordinator for Pre-Doctoral Education in Pediatrics
• Lecturer on H&P and Anticipatory Guidance in Foundations of Doctoring course (MS1) as well as School Connections in Pediatrics for the Experiences in Doctoring course (MS2)
• Preceptor of Medical Students, Interns & Residents
  

Administrative

• 1996-2001 Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Medical Student Preceptor.
• 1996-1997 Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Maine Medical Center.
  

Hospital Appointments

• Mercy Hospital
• Maine Medical Center
  

Memberships, Offices and Committee Appointments

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American Osteopathic Association
• American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians
• Maine Osteopathic Association
• Maine Medical Association
  

Other Professional Positions & Major Appointments

• Core Physician at Mercy Hospital, available on call for high-risk births/deliveries

Awards & Honors

• 1991, 1992 Owen Pickus, DO Scholarship Award
• 1993, 1995 Residency Teaching Award, University of Vermont School of Medicine
  

Editorial Boards

• Board of Directors (2001 - present); Secretary (2003 - 2004), Hear ME Now! (Maine's auditory/oral learning center for hearing impaired children)
• Medical Director, Kids LIFT (Lifelong Individualized Fitness Training) -- a summer strength and aerobic training camp for obese children