Paula K. Braverman, MD

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Chief, Division of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine
Adolescent Medicine
Member of Baystate Medical Practices
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visits Available
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Background and Clinical Focus

Academic Appointment:

Professor of Pediatrics at UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Languages:

English

Gender:

Female

Age Groups Seen:

Teens

Provider Affiliation:

Baystate Medical Center

Practice Groups:

Baystate General Pediatrics, Baystate Adolescent Medicine

Insurances Accepted

Note:

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

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

Education and Training

Yale University School of Medicine

Medical School, MD, 1982

Yale-New Haven Hospital

Residency, 1985

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Fellowship, 1987

Board Certifications
Pediatrics

American Board of Pediatrics

Adolescent Medicine

American Board of Pediatrics

Scholarly Focus

  • Adolescent Health
  • Reproductive Health

Professional Societies and Leadership Roles

  • National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC): Member (2005-present), Board of Representatives representing AAP: Member (2019-present), Juvenile Health Committee: Member (2005-present)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Member (1987-present), Board of Representatives; National Commission on Correctional Health Care: Representative (2019-present), Committee on Adolescence: Member (2004-2015), Chair (2011-2015), Section of Adolescent Health - Executive Committee: Member (2014-2018), ACOG Adolescent Committee: COA Representative (2009-2011), Nominating Committee: Chair (2002-2003)
  • Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM), Board of Directors: Director of Publications (2017-2023), Executive Committee: Secretary/Treasurer (2010-2016), Program Committee: Member (1992-2005), Chair (2001-2003), Vice-Chair (1999-2001), Clinical Services Committee: Member (2004-2010), Advisory Group for APA/HRSA National Faculty Development Grant, representing SAHM: Member (1997-2001), National Advisory Committee, Patient Centered Outcomes Research Grant: Member (2013-2014), SAHM Vaccine Grant Program - Governing Committee: Member (2011-2013), Member (1987-present)
  • North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG): Board Member (2009-2012), Member (2000-present), Bylaws Committee: Member (2013-2014)
  • American Board of Pediatrics: Member (2002-2018), MOC Question Writing Subcommittee: Member (2009-2018), Subboard in Adolescent Medicine: Member (2002-2008)

Awards and Honors

  • Fellow, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) (2015)
  • Leonard P. Rome Award, Ohio Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics (2015)
  • Founders of Adolescent Health Award, Section of Adolescent Health, American Academy of Pediatrics (2014)
  • Regional Chapter Award, Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (2011)
  • Adele D. Hofmann Visiting Professor in Adolescent Medicine, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (2009)

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