Specialties
Patient Rating
Families describe Dr. Kagen as a caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable pediatrician who takes time to listen and includes both children and parents in care decisions. She explains conditions and plans clearly without being condescending, answers questions thoroughly, and speaks directly to children in a way that puts them at ease. Visits are noted as thorough yet efficient, with a friendly, professional team that helps make appointments comfortable and gives parents confidence in the care plan.
Generated via Patient Reviews
The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Pediatrics
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
General Pediatrics
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Education history
| Residency | Pediatrics - University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga | Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Medicine - American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Biology - Indiana University | B.S. |
Selected Publications
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Kagen Z, Moresco B (2024). Pediatric Pain Assessment and Rating Scales. Medical Home Portal, University of Utah Department of Pediatrics; (2024). Information and resources for physicians and professionals on pediatric pain assessment and rating scales. [Web]. Medical Home Portal Webpages publication. Available: https://www.medicalhomeportal.org/clinical-practice/common-issues-for-cyshcn/pain-management/pediatric-pain-assessment-and-rating-scales.
- Kagen Z, Moresco B, Sierakowski E (2024). Acute Pain in Children and Adolescents. Medical Home Portal, University of Utah Department of Pediatrics; (2024). Information and resources for physicians and professionals on acute pediatric pain management. [Web]. Medical Home Portal Webpages publication. Available: https://www.medicalhomeportal.org/clinical-practice/common-issues-for-cyshcn/pain-management/acute-pain-in-children-and-adolescents.
- Kagen Z, Moresco B, Sierakowski E (2024). Chronic Pediatric Pain Management in Outpatient Setting. Medical Home Portal, University of Utah Department of Pediatrics; (2024). Information and resources for physicians and professionals on chronic pediatric pain management. [Web]. Medical Home Portal Webpages publication. Available: https://www.medicalhomeportal.org/clinical-practice/common-issues-for-cyshcn/pain-management/chronic-pain-in-children-and-adolescents.