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Robert J. Willer Jr.

Robert J. Willer Jr., DO

Languages spoken: English
  • Dr. Robert Willer received his medical degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent in Indianapolis, IN where he was also a chief resident. He is currently a pediatric hospitalist at Primary Children’s Hospital.

    Dr. Willer’s clinical interests include utilizing the latest research to provide evidence based care and maximizing benefit while minimizing harm caused by medical interventions.

    Board Certification

    National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
  • Dr. Robert Willer received his medical degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent in Indianapolis, IN where he was also a chief resident. He is currently a pediatric hospitalist at Primary Children’s Hospital.

    Dr. Willer’s clinical interests include utilizing the latest research to provide evidence based care and maximizing benefit while minimizing harm caused by medical interventions.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Primary
    Academic Divisions Inpatient Medicine
    Board Certification
    National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Chief Resident Pediatrics - Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent Chief Resident
    Pediatrics - Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent Resident
    Professional Medical Osteopathic Medicine - Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine D.O.
    Biology - Ohio State University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Willer RJ, Brady PW, Tyler AN, Treasure JD, Coon ER (2024). Transition to Weight-Based High-Flow Nasal Cannula Use Outside of the ICU for Bronchiolitis. JAMA Netw Open, 7(3), e242722. (Read full article)
    2. Willer RJ, Brady PW, Tyler AN, Treasure JD, Coon ER (2023). The Current State of High-Flow Nasal Cannula Protocols at Children's Hospitals. Hosp Pediatr, 13(5), e109-e113. (Read full article)
    3. Treasure JD, Harrison WN, Willer RJ (2021). High-Flow Nasal Cannula: The Challenge of Studying What Cannot Be Measured. Hosp Pediatr. (Read full article)
    4. Willer RJ, Coon ER, Harrison WN, Ralston SL (2021). Trends in Hospital Costs and Levels of Services Provided for Children With Bronchiolitis Treated in Children's Hospitals. JAMA Netw Open, 4(10), e2129920. (Read full article)
    5. Willer RJ, Johnson MD, Cipriano FA, Stone BL, Nkoy FL, Chaulk DC, Knochel ML, Kawai CK, Neiswender KL, Coon ER (2021). Implementation of a Weight-Based High-Flow Nasal Cannula Protocol for Children With Bronchiolitis. Hosp Pediatr, 11(8), 891-895. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Marlow JA, Willer RJ (2024). Patient-Centered Outcomes: A Way Forward When Evidence Is Lacking. Hosp Pediatr, 14(3), e164-e166. (Read full article)
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