John Leventhal, MD
Professor of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics) and Clinical Professor of Nursing; Medical Director, Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital Child Abuse Program
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Biography
Dr. Leventhal is the Emeritus Director of the Child Abuse Programs of the Children's Hospital and provides evaluation and care to children who are suspected of being abused and neglected. His research focuses on the epidemiology of child maltreatment, distinguishing abusive and accidental injuries, and the prevention of abuse and neglect.
Education & Training
- MDTufts University (1973)
- FellowRobert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, Yale University
- ResidentYale-New Haven Hospital
- Board CertificationAB of Pediatrics, Child Abuse Pediatrics (2009, recertified: 2017)
- Board CertificationAB of Pediatrics, Pediatrics (1978)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award in Child Abuse | Babies and Toddlers Foundation | 2019 |
| 2018 Leffell Prize for Clinical Excellence (Given to recognize the Yale Medicine faculty member who best exemplifies clinical expertise, a commitment to teaching, and the highest standards of care and compassion for patients. The recipient should represent the best in clinical medicine and serve as a role model for faculty peers, residents, fellows, and medical students.) | Yale Medicine | 2018 |
| 2018 Chadwick Endowed Lecture | The 32nd Annual San Diego International Child Abuse Conference | 2018 |
| 2016 Alexis de Tocqueville-Herbert H. Pearce Award (For service to the United Way and to the New Haven Community, joint award with spouse Beverly J. Hodgson) | United Way of Greater New Haven | 2016 |
| 2014 Champions of Children Award | Center for Children's Advocacy | 2014 |
| C. Henry Kempe Memorial Lectureship Award (In recognition of his significant contributions to the Field of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention) | International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect | 2012 |
| Leonard Banco, MD Award (For leadership, teaching, research, and advocacy in support of critical and contemporary health issues of children) | Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics | 2011 |
| Miller-Sarkin Mentoring Award (For work as an outstanding educator and mentor) | Academic Pediatric Association | 2011 |
| Liberty Bell Award (presented to a non-lawyer who has encouraged greater respect for the law and the courts, stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, and/or contributed to good government in the community) | Foundation of the New Haven County Bar | 2011 |
| 2010 Ray E. Helfer Award (for his demonstrated contribution to preventing child abuse and involvement of activities related to the work of Children’s Trust Funds) | National Alliance of Children’s Trust Fund and Prevention Funds and the American Academy of Pediatrics | 2010 |
| Ray E. Helfer Society Award for distinguished achievement in the field of Child Abuse and Neglect | Helfer Society | 2010 |
| Norman J. Siegel Award, 2007-2008 (To that member of the Yale Pediatric Faculty who consistently surpasses the highest standards of patient care, generous collegiality and leadership by example) | Department of Pediatrics | 2008 |
| George Armstrong Award (Lifetime Achievement Award) | Academic Pediatric Association | 2008 |
| The Eleventh Millie and Richard Brock Award (In Recognition of Distinguished Contributions to Pediatrics) | New York Academy of Medicine | 2006 |
| Keren Foundation Lectureship at Eighth Annual Danbury Child Abuse Prevention Conference | Danbury Hospital | 2006 |
| Departmental Award of Special Achievement | New Haven Police Department | 2006 |
| Research Award | Ambulatory Pediatric Association (now Academic Pediatric Association) | 1998 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ray E Helfer Society | President | 2015 - 2017 |
| United Way of Greater New Haven's Success by Six Council | Co-chair, 2007 to 2009 | 2010 - 2014 |
| National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome International Advisory Board, National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome | Board Member | 2009 - 2019 |
| Governor’s Task Force on Justice for Abused Children, Connecticut | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Child Abuse & Neglect, The Internaitonal Journal | Editor | 2001 - 2006 |
| Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry | Associate Editor | 1995 - 2018 |
Departments & Organizations
- General Pediatrics
- Office of Cooperative Research
- Pediatric Faculty Development Group
- Pediatrics
- Safety, Advocacy, and Healing Program
- Yale Medicine
- Yale University