Pedro Weisleder, MD, PhD

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

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Biography

Pedro Weisleder, MD, PhD, is an attending pediatric neurologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is Professor of Clinical Pediatrics. Dr. Weisleder serves as Director of the Center for Pediatric Bioethics at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is also Co-Chair of the Nationwide Children's Integrated Ethics Committee.

Dr. Weisleder’s research interests include medical ethics and the interactions between medicine and the law. Dr. Weisleder has edited two books Current Topics in Pediatric Epilepsy, and the Manual of Pediatric Neurology. Dr. Weisleder is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Seminars in Pediatric Neurology.

Academic and Clinical Areas
Awards, Honors & Organizations
  • Listed, Best Doctors in America
  • Director, Nationwide Children's Hospital’s Center for Pediatric Bioethics
  • Co-chair, Nationwide Children's Hospital’s Integrated Ethics Committee
  • Associate Editor, Pediatric Neurology
  • Member, Child Neurology Society
  • Member, Professors of Child Neurology
  • Fellow, American Academy of Neurology
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Editor-in-Chief, Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/27/2008

Board Certifications
  • Child Neurology
Fellowship St Joseph's Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/2001
Residency St Joseph's Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/1999
Internship St Joseph's Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/1996
Medical School Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Facultad Date Completed: 05/31/1985