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Departments
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Specialties
Pediatric infectious diseases, HIV, MRSA, Lyme disease, COVID-19
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Primary Location
Crosstown Center, 801 Mass Ave
7th Floor
Boston, MA 02118
About
Elijah E. Paintsil, MD, is Chief of Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Chair of Pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Paintsil is a nationally-recognized pediatric infectious disease specialist, caring for children with conditions such as HIV, Lyme disease, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). A renowned physician-scientist, Dr. Paintsil also conducts research on antiretroviral
... therapy induced mitochondrial dysfunction, transmission of hepatitis C among injection drug users, and pediatric HIV treatment outcomes in resource limited countries. He is deeply committed to advancing pediatric care, training and research, and to achieving health equity for underserved communities. Dr. Paintsil has held many prestigious advisory roles, including that of consultant to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in their continent-wide COVID-19 mitigation efforts.
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Administrative Title
Chair, Pediatrics, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
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Residency
Pediatrics, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, 1999-2002 -
Fellowship
Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Yale-New Haven Medical Center, 2002-2005 -
Education
University of Ghana Medical School, 1992
Lincoln Medical Center, 1999