Judith K. Eckerle, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics

Contact Info
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Faculty Member, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health
Director, Adoption Medicine Clinic
Faculty Member, Center for Neurobehavioral Development
Adoption Medicine Physician
MD, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Residency in Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
Fellowship in International Adoption, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
Summary
I feel a strong bond to children who spent time in foster care and have been adopted (as I was) and their families because of my personal experiences, and because of my training I feel well equipped to help them with their health and transition issues.
Awards & Recognition
Research
Research Summary/Interests
Primary research and education interests are FASD, children from domestic and international adoption and children in foster care.
Clinical
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
Clinical Interests
International and Domestically adopted children; Children in foster care; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
Hospital Privileges
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital; University of Minnesota Medical Center