I am committed to evidence-based medicine, ensuring that every clinical decision is informed by the latest research and best practices. By combining compassionate, collaborative care with rigorous scientific standards, I strive to provide the highest quality of care for my patients.
About Jared A. Kusma, MD
As a pediatric hospitalist, Jared Kusma, MD, treats and coordinates the care of children at Phoenix Children's.
Dr. Kusma earned his medical degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in Toledo, Ohio, and a master's in clinical research at the University of Arizona in Phoenix. After an internship at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Kusma completed a pediatric residency and hospitalist fellowship at Phoenix Children's in Phoenix. Dr. Kusma is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In addition to providing inpatient care, Dr. Kusma contributes to making discoveries and improving lives through clinical research. He participates in numerous research studies and has presented at the Pediatric Academic Society and American Academy of Pediatrics national conferences, among others.
When he's not working, Dr. Kusma enjoys playing golf, going to the park with his dog and spending time with his family.
Medical School / Education
University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH
Internship
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Residency
(Pediatrics) Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ
Fellowship
(Hospitalist) Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ
Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
Jared Kusma, Quinney Fu, Jamie Librizzi, Jillian Wall, Maheshwor Kafle, Lucia Mirea, Daniel Stone, Sandra Gage. "Effect of Viral Illness on Procalcitonin as a Predictor of Bacterial Infection in Febrile Infants" Hosp Pediatr. 2023 Nov 1;13(11):961-966. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2022-007070. PMID: 37781731
Jeffrey C. Weiss, Sandra Gage, Jared Kusma, Lucia Mirea. "Late-Career Pediatric Hospitalists: Programmatic Accommodations and Supports" Hosp Pediatr. 2022 Feb 24:e2021006190. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2021-006190. Online ahead of print PMID: 35199153
Kusma JA, Young CM, Yin H, Yeager ND, Aldrink JH. "Pulmonary Nodule Size [less than] 5 mm Still Warrants Investigation in Patients With Osteosarcoma and Ewing Sarcoma" J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2017 Apr;39(3):184-187. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000000753. PMID: 28060128
Angelique Boutzoukas, Jared Kusma, Joshua R. Watson, Bonita Fung, Christopher P. Ouellette. "Fever and a Multifocal, Erythematous, Nodular Rash in an 18-month-old Boy" Pediatr Rev. 2020 Oct;41(Suppl 1):S85-S88. doi: 10.1542/pir.2018-0271. PMID: 33004592
