Dr. John W Harrington MD
Pediatrician
601 Childrens Lane Norfolk VA, 23507About
Dr. John Harrington is a pediatrician practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Harrington is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Harrington diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Harrington can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
New York Medical College Medical Degree 1992
St. George's University School of Medicine 1990
Columbia University Post Grad Biochemistry 1988
Tufts University B.S 1985
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Dr. John W Harrington MD's Expert Contributions
Are probiotics safe for kids?
Pro-biotics are absolutely fine to give to your child, especially after a diarrhea-type illness. The benefits are not astronomical, but they have been studied and can definitely provide some improvement back to normal a little bit faster. READ MORE
What can be done to control anger in small children?
There really is no perfect way to control someone else's anger, the only thing one can do is control their own response. Most children will repeat a behavior if it is reinforced either negatively or positively. Make sure you are not accidentally reinforcing this anger behavior by allowing it to work. The better strategy is to try and find his triggers and then redirect him when he is approaching a trigger point. Otherwise other beneficial things to do center around providing positive praise when he is being good so that it will reinforce this behavior more. READ MORE
My daughter has a persistant fever. What should I do?
Knowing the age of your daughter would be helpful and any other symptoms, since the differential for prolonged fever is quite large. It is likely she should follow up with her current doctor or if they are stumped with a specialist, especially if it has been more than 1-2 weeks. READ MORE
Is it safe to give my child a cold shower in case of a high grade fever?
Use of a cold shower is not recommended under those circumstances. There is some benefit for a tepid shower that is warm but not hot and can provide a mild lowering to the temperature. The more important aspect is trying to assess why they have a high fever and the age of the child would be important. READ MORE
Is Motrin safe for a 3 year old?
Motrin is safe to give to most 3 year-olds with pain or fever. The dose is usually 10mg/kg and that generally translates in 100-200 mg for this age group. The only caution is if the child is dehydrated and not urinating much. Motrin can have a negative effect on one's kidneys if you are not urinating frequently. READ MORE
Can a pediatrician also pierce childrens' ears?
Many pediatric offices offer ear piercing. My philosophy is to wait until your child asks you to pierce them unless there is a strong family history of "keloid" formation, then the suggestion would be to pierce before age 1. READ MORE
My child isn't hitting their milestones properly. Is this okay?
Children don't usually read the developmental milestones so they may achieve later milestones before earlier ones. Some infants do not like to crawl, but if they are sitting upright with a straight back and standing then it is likely their gross motor milestones are fine. READ MORE
My daughter is complaining of some pain when she passes urine. What could be wrong?
There are several likely reasons in this age group that are usually potty training related. Toddler/Young female children like to try and do all their own hygiene in the vaginal area. Therefore it is important for you to make sure the area around the urethra is dry after urination. Many times a small amount of urine gets trapped behind the clitoral hood and keeps the area wet and moist. This can become red and irritated and cause pain when they urinate. The tell-tale sign is a moist/wet underwear. The treatment is to pat dry and "dab" the area after urinating. If your daughter has had fevers or previous urinary tract infections then getting a urine culture may also be needed. READ MORE
Is my daughter too young for antidepressants?
The short answer is no. Many adults with depression started with symptoms during their adolescent years and the number one reason for completed suicide in adolescents is not treating the depression. READ MORE
My 5 year old son was diagnosed with asthma. Are inhalers safe for him at this young age?
Your first question is a resounding "yes". Generally our goal is to switch most toddlers and children to inhalers with a spacer since it allows a more discreet dose of medication versus a nebulized form. Making sure to utilize the inhalers with the spacer is probably the best way to safely manage his asthma as well as regularly following up with your pediatrician. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of a concussion?
Absolutely sounds like signs of a concussion and he should likely be prohibited from playing or wrestling at this time until his symptoms clear. He should be seen by either a sports medicine doctor or anyone who specializes in concussions. Doctors will generally ask many of the questions that you are already answering in the positive (headaches, poor sleep, residual problems with memory, etc.). READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Thank you, Mr. Stewart.
- Medicine and the arts. Jabberwocky.
- Night-float memories.
- Infantile Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
- Seizure disorder as a risk factor for gastroesophageal reflux in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Index of suspicion.
- Recurrent acute interstitial nephritis induced by azithromycin.
- Earl's story.
- Parental perceptions and use of complementary and alternative medicine practices for children with autistic spectrum disorders in private practice.
- Parental beliefs about autism: implications for the treating physician.
- What's in a name?
- Marcus Gunn Jaw-Winking synkinesis in a neonate.
- Are we overmedicating our children?
- Presentation of congenital disorders of glycosylation type 1a.
- The actual prevalence of autism: are we there yet?
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Ambulatory Pediatrics Association (APA)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Region II APA
- Eastern Society Pediatric Research (ESPR)
- Region IV APA
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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. John W. Harrington, who serves patients in Norfolk, Virginia.
Dr. Harrington is a board-certified pediatrician who serves as the Director of General Academic Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia. He feels that providing care to patients in a team/family environment is pretty special. He also feels privileged to be among the doctors and staff that train many of the new physicians who enter into the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters community soon after their medical and residency training.
The team of professionals at General Academic Pediatrics take pride in providing an exemplary medical home to all children, and they have a passionate commitment to helping the underserved and medically complex child. Specializing in child development and health promotion, their primary goal is to provide expert outpatient and continuous clinical care and to address the physical, emotional, educational, and social needs of children and their families. They strive to show excellence as academic and clinical teachers, while mentoring residents, medical students, and students of other healthcare disciplines.
“To say I love my job here at CHKD would be an understatement, that’s why I am always smiling.” as stated by Dr. Harrington. Alongside his clinical role, he serves as a Professor of Pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School and was honored with the Outstanding Faculty Award in 2017, which is awarded to a single provider at the school.
In the early days of his academic career, he earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. He then went on to complete his residency and fellowship at the same educational venue. He is a Robert Wood Johnson Fellow recipient for primary care research and completed a three-year HRSA mentoring program for general pediatric research.
Following his education, the doctor became board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), which is one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Founded in 1933, the ABP is an independent, nonprofit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout the world as a credential signifying a high level of physician competence. Certification by the ABP has one objective, to promote excellence in medical care for children and adolescents.
Among his community involvement and memberships, Dr. Harrington is a member of Consortium for Infant and Child Health (CINCH) and the Vice-Chair of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs in Hampton Roads, Virginia. He is also a Charter member of the Tidewater Community of Practice in Autism or CoPA in Hampton Roads.
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. As a pediatrician, Dr. Harrington provides medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. He is trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature. His clinical interests include autism, obesity, behavioral problems, and the education of medical students and pediatric residents.
In celebration of his outstanding efforts in the field of pediatrics, Dr. Harrington has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including being named “Top Doc” by Coastal Virginia Magazine (2014 – 2019) and one of Hampton Roads Magazine’s “Top Doctors” for Pediatrics (2012 and 2013). He has also been selected for National recognition as the CDC “Immunization Champion” for Virginia, as well as earned the Special Achievement Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics for Distinguished Service and Dedication to the Mission and Goals of the Academy for advocacy efforts to promote effective care of children with autism.
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