Kathryn E Wheeler

Kathryn E Wheeler, M.D.

Associate Professor

Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL
Business Phone: (352) 733-1770

About Kathryn E Wheeler

Dr. Wheeler received her undergraduate degree from Florida State University and her medical doctorate from St. George’s University.  She completed her pediatric residency and a chief residency year at the University of Florida and performed a year of fellowship training in Pediatric Hematology Oncology at Duke University.  She practiced as a general pediatrician for several years in North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee and also spent 2 years as a hospitalist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt University.  She returned to her home state of Florida in 2015 and happily rejoined her friends and colleagues in the General Pediatrics Division at the University of Florida.Dr. Wheeler’s practice includes the general health care of children from birth through age 21, including routine health maintenance visits and the management of acute and chronic illnesses.  She enjoys developing and maintaining relationships with her patients and their families and helping them achieve a healthy lifestyle.  Dr. Wheeler is a strong advocate for disease prevention through immunization.

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2018
MDC7400 Pediatric Clerkship
2022-2024
PAS5020 Intro to Medicine 2

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Pediatrics
Subspecialties
  • Pediatric Primary Care
Areas of Interest
  • Flu
  • Physical examination
  • Vaccines (immunizations)
  • Well-child visits

Publications

2024
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) guidelines: 2023 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology/American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters GRADE- and Institute of Medicine-based recommendations.
Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. 132(3):274-312 [DOI] 10.1016/j.anai.2023.11.009. [PMID] 38108679.
2024
The frequency and timing of sepsis-associated coagulopathy in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Frontiers in pediatrics. 12 [DOI] 10.3389/fped.2024.1364725. [PMID] 38504996.
2023
Allergen immunotherapy for atopic dermatitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits and harms.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology. 151(1):147-158 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.09.020. [PMID] 36191689.
2023
Systemic treatments for atopic dermatitis (eczema): Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology. 152(6):1470-1492 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jaci.2023.08.029. [PMID] 37678577.
2023
Topical treatments for atopic dermatitis (eczema): Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology. 152(6):1493-1519 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jaci.2023.08.030. [PMID] 37678572.
2023
Values and Preferences of Patients and Caregivers Regarding Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema): A Systematic Review.
JAMA dermatology. 159(3):320-330 [DOI] 10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.6045. [PMID] 36696136.
2022
What Parents Should Know About Atopic Dermatitis.
JAMA pediatrics. 176(11) [DOI] 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.3109. [PMID] 36156710.
2010
Weight-based heparin protocol using antifactor Xa monitoring.
American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 67(5):371-4 [DOI] 10.2146/ajhp090123. [PMID] 20172987.

Education

Fellowship – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
2009 · Duke University Medical Center
Residency – Pediatrics
2007 · University of Florida
Medical Degree
2004 · St. George's University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 733-1770
Emails:
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100296
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
1701 SW 16TH AVE
GAINESVILLE FL 32608