Ronald F. Marchese, MD
Areas of expertise: Point-of-care Emergency Ultrasound, Sepsis, Concussion, Community Medicine, Quality improvement
Locations: Main Building, CHOP at Virtua Voorhees Hospital
About Ronald F. Marchese, MD
Titles
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Certifications
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) Instructor
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Bedside Ultrasound Course for Physicians
Pediatric Emergency Medicine – American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics
Awards and Honors
2018-’21, Quality and Safety Improvement Scholars Program, Academic Pediatric Association
2016, Early Career Faculty Honor Roll – chosen by senior residents for commitment to resident education and teaching
2014, Travel Award Recipient for Young Investigator’s, Annual Meeting of Pediatric Academic Societies for Poster Presentation, Use of Bedside Ocular Ultrasound to Identify Optic Disc Swelling in Children
2014, Travel Award Recipient, 26th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Society for Pediatric Research for Platform Presentation, Use of Bedside Ocular Ultrasound to Identify Optic Disc Swelling in Children
2013,"Top Ten Articles in Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2012-13," American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, Orlando FL, Oct 2013
2004, Phi Beta Kappa, Saint Joseph’s University
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
2013-present, American Academy of Pediatrics (SOMSRFT, SOYP, SOEM)
2012, American College of Emergency Physicians, Sections of Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Emergency Ultrasound
– Pediatric Ultrasound Subcommittee
Editorial and Academic Positions
Editorial Positions
2011-present, Reviewer, Pediatric Emergency Care
Academic and Institutional Committees
2017-present, ED Radiology Quality Improvement Committee, Division of Emergency Medicine
2016-present, The Pediatrics Quality Committee at Virtua, Division of Emergency Medicine
2016-present, Fellowship Program Evaluation Committee, Division of Emergency Medicine
2016-present, 72 Hour Revisit Committee, Division of Emergency Medicine
2016-present, Ultrasound Director at Virtua, Pediatric Emergency Department
2014-present, PEM in the Community, PEM Fellowship Curriculum Development Committee, Division of Emergency Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
2014-present, Ventricular Shunt Pathway Review and Quality Improvement Committee, Division of Emergency Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
2013-present, Febrile Illness Pathway Review Committee, Division of Emergency Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
2012-present, Handoff Process Review Committee, Division of Emergency Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
2011-present, Resuscitation Review Committee, Division of Emergency Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Research Interests
Point-of-care emergency ultrasound
Sepsis
Concussion
Community medicine
Quality improvement
Education & training
Medical Degree
MD - UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Brunswick, NJ
Residency
Pediatrics - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship
Pediatric Emergency Medicine - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
Publications
2020
Marchese RF, Taylor A, Voorhis CB, Wall J, Szydlowski EG, Shaw KN.: A Framework for Quality Assurance of Pediatric Revisits to the Emergency Department. Pediatric Emergency Care Feb 2020.
2018
Marchese RF, Mistry RD, Binenbaum G, Liu GT, Scarfone RJ, Woodford AL, Chen AE: Identification of Optic Nerve Swelling Using Point-of-Care Ocular Ultrasound in Children. Pediatric Emergency Care 34(8): 531-536, AugJan 2018.
2017
Marchese, RF, Schwartz, ES, Heuer, GG, Lavelle, J, Huh, JW, Bell, LM, Luan, X, Zorc, JJ. Reduced Radiation in Children Presenting to the ED with Suspected Ventricular Shunt Complication. Pediatrics. 2017 May. 139(5). pii: e20162431. doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-2431. Epub 2017 Apr 13. PubMed PMID: 28557725.
Marchese RF, Mistry RD, Binenbaum G, Liu GT, Scarfone RJ, Woodford AL, Chen AE. Identification of Optic Nerve Swelling Using Point-of-Care Ocular Ultrasound in Children. Pediatric Emergency Care. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2017 Jan 31. DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001046
Marchese RF, Gala PK, Seiden JA, Scarfone R, Belfer RA, Posner J: Clinical Experience in a Community Setting During Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Training. Pediatric Emergency Care Page: doi: 10.1097, Oct 2017 Notes: epub only.
2016
Fishe JN, Marchese RF, Callahan JM. Lyme myocarditis presenting as chest pain in an adolescent female. Pediatric Emergency Care. 2016 Jul; 32(7): 459-61. PMID: 26945194
2015
Marchese RF, Mistry RD, Scarfone RJ, Chen AE. Identification of Optic Disc Elevation and the Crescent Sign Using Point-of-Care Ocular Ultrasound in Children. Pediatric Emergency Care. 2015 Apr: 31(4): 304-7. PMID: 25831036
2014
Scott HF, Donoghue AJ, Gaieski DF, Marchese RF, Mistry RD. Effectiveness of physical exam signs for early detection of critical illness in pediatric systemic inflammatory response syndrome. BMC Emerg Med. 2014 Nov 19;14(1):24. PMID: 25407007
2012
Scott HF, Donoghue AJ, Gaieski DF, Marchese RF, Mistry RD. The Utility of Early Lactate Testing in Undifferentiated Pediatric Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. Academic Emergency Medicine 2012:19(11):1276-80. PMID:23167859
Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2016
Cohn, KA, Balamuth, F, Marchese, RF, Alpern, ER, Henretig, FM. Chapter 88: Fever in Children Fleisher & Ludwig’s Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 7th Edition Wolters Kluwer, 2016.
Delgado, EM, Marchese, RF. Chapter 29: Groin Masses Fleisher & Ludwig’s Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 7th Edition Wolters Kluwer, 2016.
Kirschen, MP, Marchese, RF. Chapter 28: What is the Role for Head Imaging in Suspected Concussion? Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Neurology SLACK Incorporated, 2016.
2014
Marchese, R., Shaw, K. Chapter 34: Fluids and Electrolytes Pediatric Emergency Medicine Secrets, 3rd Edition Elsevier Health Sciences, 2014.