Emily McDonnell, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Child
- Adolescent
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Emily McDonnell
Biography
Emily McDonnell, MD is a board-certified physician in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and General Pediatrics. She cares for pediatric patients admitted to the hospital as well as infants in the newborn nursery.
Dr. McDonnell earned her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. After graduating, she spent several years practicing primary care pediatrics overseas in Guam before returning to Ohio to practice pediatric hospital medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: Children's National Medical Center, 2013
- Medical Education: University of Toledo College of Medicine, 2010
- Undergraduate: Bowling Green State University, 2006
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Hospital Medicine: American Board of Pediatrics, 2013
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2013
Professional Memberships
Dr. McDonnell is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-03-23, Dr. McDonnell has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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