Elizabeth M. Bonachea, MD

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Contact Information

Biography
Elizabeth Bonachea, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics in the clinical division of Neonatology. She serves as the Vice Chair for Faculty Development and the Director of Fellowship Education for the Department of Pediatrics. She also serves as the Senio Associate Division Chief for Neonatology. Her research interests include neonatal nephrology, equity-focused quality improvement, and curriculum design in graduate medical education. Her clinical interests include extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and neonatal renal replacement therapy. She was a founding leader of the Association of Pediatric Program Director's FUEL mentorship program and has served on the executive council of the Organization of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Training Program Directors.
Patient Care
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Academic and Clinical Areas
Awards, Honors & Organizations
  • Top Doctor, Castle Connolly, 2026
  • Top Doctor, Castle Connolly, 2025
  • Exceptional Woman in Medicine, Castle Connolly, 2025
  • Top Hispanic and Latino Doctor, Castle Connolly, 2025
  • Top LGBTQ+ Doctor, Castle Connolly, 2025
  • Ecosystem for Change Health Equity Research Scholar, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2025
  • Top Doctor, Castle Connolly, 2024
  • Exceptional Woman in Medicine, Castle Connolly, 2024
  • Top Hispanic and Latino Doctor, Castle Connolly, 2024
  • Top LGBTQ+ Doctor, Castle Connolly, 2024
  • Exceptional Woman in Medicine, Castle Connolly, 2023
  • Top Hispanic and Latino Doctor, Castle Connolly, 2023
  • Academy of Distinguished Pediatric Educators, Nationwide Children's Hospital, 2021
  • Housestaff Faculty Teaching Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2016
  • Housestaff Faculty Teaching Award, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Division of Neonatology, 2015
  • Chair for Research, National Neonatology Curriculum Executive Committee, Organization of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Training Program Directors, 2017 - Present
  • Co-director of Program Director Bootcamp, Organization of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Training Program Directors, 2016 - Present
  • Site PI for Neonatology, Neonatal Kidney Collaborative, 2015 - Present
  • Member, Subcommittee on Resident Hardship Scholarships, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2015 - Present
  • Financial Subcommittee Member, American Academy of Pediatrics, SOYP Nomination Chairperson
Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2013

Board Certifications
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Pediatrics
Fellowship Nationwide Children's Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2013
Residency Nationwide Children's Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2010
Medical School University of Florida College of Medicine Date Completed: 05/31/2008