Kristin Carter, MD
Pediatric Hospice and Palliative CarePediatric Palliative Medicine
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Gender
FemaleAbout Kristin Carter
Biography
Kristin M. Carter, MD, MSCS is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in pediatric palliative care at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. She currently serves as a staff physician and is the site director for the pediatric palliative care elective.
Dr. Carter earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, summa cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago and her Doctor of Medicine with distinction in bioethics from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. She completed pediatric residency and a chief resident year at Children’s Hospital Colorado, followed by fellowships in Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Children's Hospital Colorado and Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. She also holds a Master of Science in Clinical Science from the University of Colorado.
She is triple board-certified in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. She has published peer-reviewed research related to palliative care, has contributed to a book chapter on shared decision-making, and is very active in educating students, residents, and fellows on palliative care and communication.
Most importantly, Dr. Carter is dedicated to providing compassionate, interdisciplinary care for children with serious and complex illnesses. Her clinical practice is rooted in communication, collaboration, and a commitment to honoring the voices of both patients and families during incredibly challenging moments as well as during moments of celebration. She strives to advance care models that center empathy, evidence, and equity for children with life-threatening illness and their families.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, 2022
- Fellowship: University of Colorado, 2021
- Graduate School: University of Colorado, 2021
- Residency: University of Colorado - Pediatric Chief Resident Year, 2019
- Residency: University of Colorado - School of Medicine, 2018
- Medical Education: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2015
- Undergraduate: Loyola University Chicago, 2011
Board Certifications
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine: American Board of Pediatrics, 2024
- Pediatric Hospital Medicine: American Board of Pediatrics, 2022
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2018
Professional Highlights
Education:
- Assistant Professor (2023-present) - Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
- Clinical Site Director for Pediatric Palliative Care Elective (2023-present) - Cleveland Clinic Children's
Society Memberships:
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2015-present), member
- American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2018-present), member
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2022-present), member
- American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Hospital Medicine (2022-2024), member
Manuscript Reviewer:
- Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
- Hospital Pediatrics
Additional Training
- Physician’s Vocation Program (2012-2015) - Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
- Institute for Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Efficiency Introductory Training Program (2019) - University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Residents and Fellows as Educators Course (2021) - University of Colorado School of Medicine
- PalliTalk Communication Workshop (2022) - University of Wisconsin
Awards
- St. Ignatius Peer Teaching Award (2015) - Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
- Stritch Bioethics Capstone Presentation Distinction (2015) - Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
- Bruce Garber Award (2015) - Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Graduating Resident Hospitalist Award (2018) - Children’s Hospital Colorado
- Hospitalist Hero (2019) - Children’s Hospital Colorado
- Attending Physician of the Month (2022) - Cleveland Clinic Children’s
- Staff Appreciation of the Year Award (2023) - Cleveland Clinic Children’s
Research & Publications
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As of 2026-03-24, Dr. Carter has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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