Kelsey A. Simek
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Kelsey A. Simek, MD, MS

Languages spoken: English

  • Kelsey Simek, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah in the Division of Neonatology. She provides care to critically ill infants at the University of Utah Medical Center and multiple Intermountain Heath facilities including Primary Children’s Hospital. Dr. Simek enjoys helping families grow into their important role on the NICU care team and navigate long-term NICU stays. Her research interests include blending clinical informatics, human factors, and quality improvement principles to improve care for all infants admitted to the NICU.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

  • Kelsey Simek, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah in the Division of Neonatology. She provides care to critically ill infants at the University of Utah Medical Center and multiple Intermountain Heath facilities including Primary Children’s Hospital. Dr. Simek enjoys helping families grow into their important role on the NICU care team and navigate long-term NICU stays. Her research interests include blending clinical informatics, human factors, and quality improvement principles to improve care for all infants admitted to the NICU.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Neonatology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

    Education history

    Undergraduate Biochemistry, Computer Science - Colorado College B.A.
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Colorado School of Medicine M.D.
    Internship Pediatrics - University of Colorado School of Medicine Intern
    Residency Pediatrics - University of Colorado School of Medicine Resident
    Fellowship Pediatric Neonatology - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Fellow
    Graduate Training Biomedical Informatics - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine M.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Simek K, Edwards M, Levy R, Seltz L (2022). Impact of a Pediatric Night Float on Medical Students' Education: Clerkship Student Perspectives. Hospital pediatrics, 12(6), 583-589. (Read full publication)
    2. Simek KA, Husain AN, Vesoulis ZA, Sullivan BA, Barry JS, McAdams RM, Moreira A (2024). Surveying current perceptions of artificial intelligence among pediatric healthcare professionals. Journal of perinatology, (Read full publication)
    3. Nelson BD, Lawrence SM, Simek K, Stowers KB, Morales Moreno JE, Prince JS, Mehra (2025). Are We Playing It Fast and Loose With the Serofast?. The Pediatric infectious disease journal, 44(2), 174-179. (Read full publication)

    Review

    1. Sullivan BA, Beam K, Vesoulis ZA, Aziz KB, Husain AN, Knake LA, Moreira AG, Hooven TA, Weiss EM, Carr NR, El-Ferzli GT, Patel RM, Simek KA, Hernandez AJ, Barry JS, McAdams R (2023). Transforming neonatal care with artificial intelligence: challenges, ethical consideration, and opportunities. Journal of perinatology, 44(1), 1-11. (Read full publication)
    2. Moreira AG, Husain A, Knake LA, Aziz K, Simek K, Valadie CT, Pandillapalli NR, Trivino V, Barry J (2024). A clinical informatics approach to bronchopulmonary dysplasia: current barriers and future possibilities. Frontiers in pediatrics, 12, 1221863. (Read full publication)