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Christopher LaRosa, MD
Attending Physician
Dr. LaRosa's research interests include renal transplantation, nephrolithiasis/kidney stones, glomerular diseases, and pediatric hypertension.
Education and Training
BS, Villanova University (Honors Program), 2000
MD, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, 2004
Residency, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Titles and Academic Titles
Attending Physician
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
American Society of Nephrology
National Kidney Foundation
Professional Awards
Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship. Penn State College of Medicine
Academic Society Trainee Travel Award
Jean A. Cortner Divisional Teaching Award, CHOP
Division Teaching Award, AI DuPont Hospital for Children, 2013-14, 2015-16
"Educator of the Month" Pediatric Residency program, AI DuPont Hospital for Children
99th Percentile Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Score
Publication Highlights
Hsiao WC, Abt P, Amaral S, Levine M, LaRosa C. Late renal allograft torsion in a pediatric transplant recipient. Pediatr Transplant. 2022 May; 26(3): e14210. PubMed PMID: 34907635
LaRosa C, Glah C, Baluarte HJ, Meyers KE. Solid-organ transplantation in childhood: transitioning to adult health care. Pediatrics. 2011 Apr; 127(4): 742-53. PubMed PMID: 21382946