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Robert J. Willer Jr.
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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 -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Hospital Medicine
    Board Certification
    National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners

    Education history

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Willer RJ, Johnson MD, Cipriano FA, Stone BL, Nkoy FL, Chaulk DC, Knochel ML, Kawai CK, Neiswender KL, Coon E (2021). Implementation of a Weight-Based High-Flow Nasal Cannula Protocol for Children With Bronchiolitis. Hospital pediatrics, 11(8), 891-895. (Read full publication)
    2. Willer RJ, Coon ER, Harrison WN, Ralston S (2021). Trends in Hospital Costs and Levels of Services Provided for Children With Bronchiolitis Treated in Children's Hospitals. JAMA network open, 4(10), e2129920. (Read full publication)
    3. Treasure JD, Harrison WN, Willer R (2021). High-Flow Nasal Cannula: The Challenge of Studying What Cannot Be Measured. Hospital pediatrics, (Read full publication)
    4. Willer RJ, Brady PW, Tyler AN, Treasure JD, Coon E (2023). The Current State of High-Flow Nasal Cannula Protocols at Children's Hospitals. Hospital pediatrics, 13(5), e109-e113. (Read full publication)
    5. Willer RJ, Brady PW, Tyler AN, Treasure JD, Coon E (2024). Transition to Weight-Based High-Flow Nasal Cannula Use Outside of the ICU for Bronchiolitis. JAMA network open, 7(3), e242722. (Read full publication)
    6. Byrd C, Noelck M, Kerns E, Bryan M, Hamline M, Garber M, Ostrow O, Riss V, Shadman K, Shein S, Willer R, Ralston (2024). Multicenter Quality Collaborative to Reduce Overuse of High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Bronchiolitis. Pediatrics, 153(5), (Read full publication)
    7. Byrd C, Noelck M, Kerns E, Bryan M, Hamline M, Garber M, Ostrow O, Riss V, Shadman K, Shein S, Willer R, Ralston (2023). Multicenter Study of High-Flow Nasal Cannula Initiation and Duration of Use in Bronchiolitis. Hospital pediatrics, 13(4), e69-e75. (Read full publication)

    Editorial

    1. Marlow JA, Willer R (2024). Patient-Centered Outcomes: A Way Forward When Evidence Is Lacking. Hospital pediatrics, 14(3), e164-e166. (Read full publication)