Paula K. Braverman, MD
Miles Away
Chief, Division of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine
Adolescent Medicine
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
Practice Locations
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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