Karen F. Buchi,
MD, FAAP
Vice-Chair of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics
Languages Spoken: English
Karen Buchi, MD is a Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Utah. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, she cares for pediatric patients at South Main Clinic which is a collaboration between the University of Utah and the Salt Lake Valley Health Department that provides care to underserved women and children. Her research and advocacy interests are focused on maternal substance use and the drug-endangered child.
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Pediatrics
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Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Pediatrics |
| Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) |
Karen Buchi, MD is a Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Utah. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, she cares for pediatric patients at South Main Clinic which is a collaboration between the University of Utah and the Salt Lake Valley Health Department that provides care to underserved women and children. Her research and advocacy interests are focused on maternal substance use and the drug-endangered child.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Pediatrics
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Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Pediatrics |
| Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) |
Education History
| Certification | Intermountain Healthcare Health Care Delivery Improvement Advanced Training Program Certificate, 2012 |
| Fellowship | University of Illinois - Chicago Leadership Development Fellow, 2004 |
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellow, 1989 |
| Residency | University of Utah Pediatrics Resident, 1987 |
| Internship | University of Utah Pediatrics Intern, 1985 |
| Professional Medical | University of Utah Medicine M.D., 1984 |
| Undergraduate | College of Idaho Biology B.S., 1980 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Smid MC, Allshouse AA, McMillin GA, Nunez K, Cavin T, Worden J, Buchi K, Muniyappa B, Varner MW, Cochran G, Metz TD (2022). Umbilical Cord Collection and Drug Testing to Estimate Prenatal Substance Exposure in Utah. Obstet Gynecol, 140(2), 153-162.
- Morris E, Bardsley T, Schulte K, Seidel J, Shakib JH, Buchi KF, Fung CM (2020). Hospital Outcomes of Infants with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome at a Tertiary Care Hospital with High Rates of Concurrent Nonopioid (Polysubstance) Exposure. Am J Perinatol, 39, 387-393.
- Drapkin Z, Franchek-Roa K, Srinivas GL, Buchi KF, Miescier MJ (2019). Is my baby normal? A review of seemingly worrisome but normal newborn signs, symptoms and behaviors. Am J Emerg Med, 37(6), 1153-1159.
- Shakib J, Buchi K, Smith E, Young PC (2014). Management of newborns born to mothers with chorioamnionitis: is it time for a kinder, gentler approach? Acad Pediatr, 15(3), 340-4.
- Steele JS, Buchi KF (2008). Medical and mental health of children entering the utah foster care system. Pediatrics, 122(3), e703-9.
- Hobson WL, Knochel ML, Byington CL, Young PC, Hoff CJ, Buchi KF (2007). Bottled, filtered, and tap water use in Latino and non-Latino children. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 161(5), 457-61.
- Hobson WL, Knochel ML, Byington CL, Young PC, Hoff CJ, Buchi KF (2007). Bottled, filtered, and tap water use in Latino and non-Latino children. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 161, 457-461.
- Yost GC, Young PC, Buchi KF (2001). Significance of grunting respirations in infants admitted to a well-baby nursery. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 155(3), 372-5.
- Buchi K (1996). Maternal substance abuse: A review of its prevlence in the United States. 2, 59-68.
- Buchi KF, Varner MW (1994). Prenatal substance use in a Western urban community. West J Med, 161(5), 483-6.
- Buchi KF, Varner MW, Chase RA (1993). The prevalence of substance abuse among pregnant women in Utah. Obstet Gynecol, 81(2), 239-42.