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Adrienne Classen MD

Adrienne Classen MD

Pediatrician and Communication Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General pediatrician specializing in the care of children with chronic illness

  • Education

    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

      1989 - 1993
      MD Medicine

      Medical Doctor

    • University of California, San Francisco

      1994 - 1998
      Residency Pediatrics

      Pediatric residency

    • Wellesley College

      1985 - 1989
      BA English, Biochemistry

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Xi Cum Laude with honors in EnglishLela C Knox Prize in Biochemistry

  • Experience

    • Kaiser Permanente

      Jan 1994 - Jan 2002
      Pediatrician and Communication Consultant

      Kaiser Permanente Redwood CityGeneral PediatricianCommunication Consultant

    • Coastside Medical Clinic

      Jan 2002 - Jul 2004
      General Pediatrician

      General pediatrician with a concentration in eating disorders and children with chronic illness.

    • Wits End Eventing, LLC

      Aug 2004 - now
      Owner

      Breeding, sale and training of three day event horses.

    • Wilkes Pediatrics

      Oct 2004 - Oct 2006
      General Pediatrician

      General Pediatrician with expertise in caring for children with chronic illnesses, medical fragility and school and behavioral health issues.

    • Kids Count Pediatrics, PLLC

      Oct 2006 - Nov 2020
      Owner and General Pediatrician

      Kids Count Pediatrics, PLLC is a primary care pediatric practice that strives to embody the ideals of the medical home model. We provide care for children from birth to 19. We offer excellent general pediatric care, occupational therapy, mental and behavioral health care, as well as speech and language, and we plan to continue expanding the services we provide to children and families. We are part of the Pediatric Research in the Office Setting Program through the American Academy of Pediatrics. We have our Level III Medical Home Certification from NCQA. We also have nurse practitioner, physician assistant and medical students who rotate through our practice from Wake Forest University, Winston Salem State, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Wilmington, UNC-Chapel Hill, & Lenoir Rhyne.Video about our practice: https://youtu.be/lJ1rl-EAI6ASlideshow about our practice: https://prezi.com/p2qtidnlix4o/kids-count-buildings/ Show less

    • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

      Jan 2007 - Apr 2022
      Volunteer Clinical Faculty

      Volunteer faculty members are not employed by the School of Medicine. Clinical volunteer faculty members are expected to participate in the teaching and research missions of the School. Appointment on this track is proposed by the Department Chair and approved by the Dean. Clinical faculty members in this track have standard academic titles, with the modifiers “Clinical” and “(Volunteer)”, e.g.: Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine (Volunteer). Volunteer faculty members, whether clinicians or scientists, substantially involved in the research mission receive the title modifier “Adjunct”. Show less

    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Sept 2013 - Apr 2022
      Adjunct Faculty Member

      Teaching medical students.

    • Camp Atterbury Refugee Camp

      Aug 2021 - Nov 2021
      General Peditrician

      Cared for the children of evacuated Afghan allies.

    • Wake Forest University School of Medicine

      Apr 2022 - now
      Assistant Professor Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mini Fellowship in Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology (PPP)

      The REACH Institute
      Feb 2014

    • Level III Medical Home Certification

      National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
      Jan 2011

    • Board Certified in Pediatrics

      American Board of Pediatrics
      Jan 1997

    • Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics

      American Academy of Pediatrics

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Adrienne Classen MD
      Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Grant Recipient American Academy of Pediatrics 2016 Up to $10,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to individual pediatricians and fellowship trainees to plan innovative community-based child health initiatives that will ensure all children have medical homes, are properly immunized, and have access to health care services not otherwise available in their community.
    • Awarded to Adrienne Classen MD
      Promising Practice in Medical Home Implementation National Center for Medical Home Implementation Nov 2015 Applications are reviewed by a multi-disciplinary oversight work group consisting of pediatric clinicians and family advocates.https://medicalhomeinfo.aap.org/practices/Pages/Kids-Count-Pediatrics.aspx
    • Awarded to Adrienne Classen MD
      Participant in Fostering Health NC North Carolina Pediatric Society Aug 2015 Fostering Health is focussed on building and strengthening medical homes for children and adolescents in foster care through integrated communication and coordination of care. Care is coordinated through a partnership among local Department of Social Services (DSS), CCNC Networks, the pediatric care team, the child, and the child’s family. Some of the main components of this project are care coordination, following an advanced visit schedule that the AAP set in place for children in… Show more Fostering Health is focussed on building and strengthening medical homes for children and adolescents in foster care through integrated communication and coordination of care. Care is coordinated through a partnership among local Department of Social Services (DSS), CCNC Networks, the pediatric care team, the child, and the child’s family. Some of the main components of this project are care coordination, following an advanced visit schedule that the AAP set in place for children in foster care, and trauma informed care. The care coordination happens through the partnership among DSS, CCNC, and the pediatric care team. Each partner will have the essential health information of each child when they enter into foster care, which allows for the team to make informed decisions about the child’s care. The child is then is followed by a medical home and see’s their doctor at an advanced rate, so that any health, developmental, socio-emotional, or dental concerns are appropriately addressed. Show less
    • Awarded to Adrienne Classen MD
      First Book Site First Book Jan 2015 First Book is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to children in need. Since our founding in 1992, First Book has distributed more than 135million books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children from low-income families.First Book supports the largest and fastest growing network of educators and program leaders serving children in need. In partnership with these heroic educators and other organizations,… Show more First Book is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to children in need. Since our founding in 1992, First Book has distributed more than 135million books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children from low-income families.First Book supports the largest and fastest growing network of educators and program leaders serving children in need. In partnership with these heroic educators and other organizations, First Book transforms lives by improving access to equal, quality education for all kids.- See more at: https://firstbook.org/first-book-story#sthash.agZbuDJg.dpuf Show less
    • Awarded to Adrienne Classen MD
      Reach Out and Read Site Reach Out And Read Dec 2014 Reach Out and Read is an evidence-based nonprofit organization of medical providers who promote early literacy and school readiness in pediatric exam rooms nationwide by integrating children's books and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud into well-child visits. Thumb1Reach Out and Read builds on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers to develop critical early reading skills in children, beginning in infancy. As recommended by the… Show more Reach Out and Read is an evidence-based nonprofit organization of medical providers who promote early literacy and school readiness in pediatric exam rooms nationwide by integrating children's books and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud into well-child visits. Thumb1Reach Out and Read builds on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers to develop critical early reading skills in children, beginning in infancy. As recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Reach Out and Read incorporates early literacy into pediatric practice, equipping parents with tools and knowledge to ensure that their children are prepared to learn when they start school.Reach Out and Read serves more than 4 million children and their families annually. Reach Out and Read families read together more often, and their children enter kindergarten with larger vocabularies and stronger language skills. During the preschool years, children served by Reach Out and Read score three to six months ahead of their non-Reach Out and Read peers on vocabulary tests. These early foundational language skills help start children on a path of success when they enter school. Show less
    • Awarded to Adrienne Classen MD
      Level III Medical Home Certification National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) 2011 Level 3 designation is the highest achievable recognition for a medical group. NCQA’s Patient Centered Medical Home program recognizes physician practices that prioritize the strengthening of the physician-patient relationship, coordinate care for patients across multiple settings, and engage in a team approach to improving patient care. NCQA ’s Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) 2011 is an innovative program for improving primary care. In a set of standards that describe clear and… Show more Level 3 designation is the highest achievable recognition for a medical group. NCQA’s Patient Centered Medical Home program recognizes physician practices that prioritize the strengthening of the physician-patient relationship, coordinate care for patients across multiple settings, and engage in a team approach to improving patient care. NCQA ’s Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) 2011 is an innovative program for improving primary care. In a set of standards that describe clear and specific criteria, the program gives practices information about organizing care around patients, working in teams and coordinating and tracking care over time. The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards strengthen and add to the issues addressed by NCQA’s original program.The Patient Centered Medical Home is a health care setting that facilitates partnerships between individual patients, and their personal physicians, and when appropriate, the patient’s family. Care is facilitated by registries, information technology, health information exchange and other means to assure that patients get the indicated care when and where they need and want it in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner Show less
    • Awarded to Adrienne Classen MD
      Co Location Grant for Mental Health Northwest Community Care Jun 2008 Kids Count agrees to do the following:3.1 Participate in the Advisory Committee for The Pilot Project as established by the Network3.2 Hire a qualified mental health provider to join the Kids Count practice. Any required training will be conducted by Kids Count in collaboration with the Network.3.3 Develop and implement protocols for The Pilot Project regarding the mental health integration model and establish best practices of care of… Show more Kids Count agrees to do the following:3.1 Participate in the Advisory Committee for The Pilot Project as established by the Network3.2 Hire a qualified mental health provider to join the Kids Count practice. Any required training will be conducted by Kids Count in collaboration with the Network.3.3 Develop and implement protocols for The Pilot Project regarding the mental health integration model and establish best practices of care of the patient.3.4 Complete program evaluation and provide ongoing feedback for the initiative to the Network. Base line and quarterly reporting are required and will be initiated by the Network. 3.5 Implement patient billing program for the integrated mental health services which will enhance the financial viability of The Pilot Project. Show less
    • Awarded to Adrienne Classen MD
      Cum Laude Wellesely College Jun 1989 Students with an average of 3.60 or higher will be Wellesley College Scholars cum laude
    • Awarded to Adrienne Classen MD
      Honors In English Wellesley College Jun 1989 College legislation requires that a student should have earned at least a 3.5 average in all work above 100-level in the major field in order to be eligible for the Honors Program. The English Department offers one path to honors, the completion of significant independent work culminating in a thesis. The decision to award honors is made after the thesis, and an oral examination, are complete, and is based on both the thesis and the examination.
    • Awarded to Adrienne Classen MD
      The Doctor Leila C. Knox Prize in Biology Wellesely College Jun 1989 The Doctor Leila C. Knox Prize in Biology was established in memory of Doctor Leila C. Knox by her family to recognize excellence and concern for fellow human beings.
    • Awarded to Adrienne Classen MD
      Early Opportunities in Chemistry Research Grant Wellesley College 1986 A student research project supervised by a Chemistry, Geoscience, or Physics Department faculty member. Weekly seminars given by academic and industrial scientists. One or two field trips to nearby research laboratories. Weekly meetings in which participants discuss their research progress. A final poster presentation at the end of the program.