Dr. Brad Pfau, MD, FAAP

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• Differentiating cyclic from chronic vomiting patterns in children: quantitative criteria and diagnostic implications.

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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Brad Pfau, who serves patients in Ohio.

Dr. Pfau is a trusted pediatrician at Heart of Ohio Pediatrics in Newark, providing a range of services to ensure the complete health of a child. He has always tried to instill his faith into his practice to help his pediatric population navigate through life’s pitfalls and holds true to his favorite Bible verse I Corinthians 10:31 “Whatsoever you do, do it all to the glory of God.”

Striving to provide the highest quality healthcare to the valued pediatric community in Central Ohio, the doctor remains on staff at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Licking Memorial Hospital. He also does guest lectures at Heartbeats of Licking County.

Academically, Dr. Pfau began his medical training at Miami University of Ohio, receiving a bachelor’s degree. He attained his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1991, receiving honors in pediatrics and remained in Columbus to serve his pediatric residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He also performed sub-specialty work in pediatric gastroenterology at Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital where he presented national research on vomiting syndromes in children. 

Recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), he is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.

For the past 10 years, Dr. Pfau has received Columbus Monthly’s Top Physician Award in Central Ohio and was also awarded Top Pediatrician in Licking County. 

Among his other accolades include Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011), Patients’ Choice Award (2016, 2015, 2014, 2011), On-Time Doctor Award (2016, 2015, 2014), and Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2015).

Happily married, Dr. Pfau and his wife, Kristi, have five children – Maria, Timothy, Matthew, Andrew, and Samuel. 

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