Cherilyn Cecchini, Pediatrician
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Cherilyn Cecchini

Pediatrician

111 Michigan Avenue Washington DC, 20010
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About

Dr. Cherilyn Cecchini is a pediatrician practicing in Washington , DC. Dr. Cecchini is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Cecchini 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. Cecchini can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.

Education and Training

Sidney Kimmel Medical College MD 2015

Provider Details

Female English
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Cherilyn Cecchini's Expert Contributions
  • Honoring August: Immunization Awareness

    I was rotating through an infectious disease elective at an outside hospital during my fourth year of medical school when I encountered a startling situation. We were called to evaluate a patient who was suffering from an infection called Haemophilus influenzae. Now, I knew that most children were...

  • Ending Fever Phobia

    As a pediatrician in training, I’ve seen countless instances in which parents, in both the ED and inpatient/outpatient care settings, have presented with deep concern regarding their child’s fever. It’s an age-old concern. But why exactly does fever cause so much distress in a parent’s...

  • Newborn constipation, what can I do?

    Thank you for your question. The stooling pattern that you are describing is completely normal and expected in breast fed babies. In fact, as long as she stools every 7-10 days and the stool is soft in consistency, then she is not constipated. If her stools become firm or pellet-like, then you could add 1-2 ounces of prune juice to her diet once daily. Stools should be apple sauce consistency. To relieve gas symptoms, be sure to frequently burp her during feeds. Also, you can bicycle her legs in order to help move the gas. Simethicone is the safest option to relieve gas, but there are no studies that prove it is actually effective. READ MORE

  • Motion sickness in children?

    Hi, there are a few options depending on the age of your child. Dramamine is safe for children >2 years of age. The dose is weight based (1 mg/kg) typically, but be sure to read the package label. Diphenhydramine, also known as Benadryl, is another option that parents find effective. The dose is again weight based (1 mg/kg) typically, but be sure to read the package label. You may also want to plan breaks during the trip knowing that he is sensitive to motion. READ MORE

Awards

  • Susan L. Ivey, MD Courage to Lead Award 2017 AMWA 

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Women's Association  
  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Washington Chapter  
  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine  

Fellowships

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Women's Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Her loving the field she's in and having motivation and drive. She has had many fantastic people people inspire her.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Running, Boxing, Reading, Scrapbooking, Crossword Puzzles

Favorite professional publications

  • Pediatric Journal, Pediatrics in Review

Cherilyn Cecchini's Practice location

111 Michigan Avenue -
Washington , DC 20010
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