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Run Time:
Mon, 09/08/2025 - 7:00am
Duration:
60-minutes
CME Credits:
1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Cost:
Free
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Dannah G. Raz, MD, MPH

The Case for Care Navigators in Developmental Pediatrics

Led By
Dannah G. Raz, MD, MPH

At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:

  • Detail the complexity of needs of children seen in Developmental Pediatrics across medical, educational, and social systems
  • Review the evidence for care navigation/coordination
  • Highlight the benefits of a care navigator in Developmental Pediatrics

About the presenter:

Dannah G. Raz, MD, MPH
Division Chief, Developmental Pediatrics
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's

Dannah Raz, MD, MPH serves as Division Chief of Developmental Pediatrics at Phoenix Children's. As a pediatrician with specialized training in the behavior and development of children, Dr. Raz diagnoses and provides treatment to children with conditions including autism, fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, ADHD, intellectual disability, and global developmental delay.

After earning her undergraduate degree and her medical degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, Dr. Raz completed her residency training in pediatrics at Phoenix Children's. She finished her fellowship training in developmental pediatrics at Children's Hospital Colorado. Dr. Raz also received a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Colorado School of Public Health, in Aurora, Colorado.

Dr. Raz is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics as well as developmental and behavioral pediatrics. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Arizona Chapter and a member of the Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, in addition to numerous other national and local organizations that support children with disabilities.

Committed to advancing medicine through clinical research and education, Dr. Raz has published peer-reviewed research in The Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports. She has also written chapters for medical textbooks and frequently presents at conferences and educational seminars.