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Don Levick, M.D.
Pediatrician
You helped start the Eastern PA Down
Syndrome Center. How did you become
involved with the group?
"I became involved through ABC Peds. I was caring
for several families with children with Down Syndrome,
and two mothers approached me about starting a center.
This was at the time we were building the Health
Center at Trexlertown, and I thought, what a great place
to put it. The Down Syndrome Parent Network was the
driving force for the center, and I coordinated getting it
up and running."
"The group then asked me if I would like to participate,
and so I volunteer at the center two mornings a
month. I provide evaluation and counseling to children
and their families, make sure social issues are addressed
and that they know of resources they are entitled to.
Interested parents can learn more at epdsc.org."
How long have you been with ABC?
"I started in 1985. Currently I’m here one day a
week. The rest of my time is spent in my roles as past
president of the medical staff, and physician liaison for
information services. I was the first pediatrician to be
elected president of the medical staff. But wherever my
roles take me, I plan to continue seeing patients."
What has changed in pediatrics in
the time you have been practicing?
"The level of education of the families. They are
much more informed and well-prepared, which makes
for a more collaborative effort. I enjoy that."
What is the most important advice
you can give moms and dads?
"Listen to your children. Make sure you set
boundaries, but allow them to make decisions within
those boundaries."
What do you do for fun?
"I play basketball and exercise a fair amount. I’m
married to Mary Stahl (another ABC pediatrician),
and we have three children. So a lot of our activities
revolve around the childrens’ activities. I’ve coached all
three of them in basketball, and maintained websites
for their soccer teams."
Education:
Doctor of Medicine, 1982, Medical College of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts, LaSalle University
Residency:
Pediatrics, St. Christopher’s Hospital
for Children, Philadelphia
Certification:
Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
Professional Experience:
Past President of the Medical Staff, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Physician Liaison, Information Services, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Medical Director, Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center
Medical Director, Operations and Quality Improvement, Pediatric Section,
Lehigh Valley Physician Group
ABC Family Pediatricians
Committees:
Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Pediatric Executive Committee, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Pediatric Education Committee, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Lehigh Valley Physician Group, Board of Governors and Director,
Operations Task Force
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