Pediatrics

Carolyn Kercsmar, MD

Professor of Pediatrics

Carolyn Kercsmar, MD, is a pediatric pulmonologist specializing in pediatric asthma and related respiratory conditions, serving primarily pediatric patient populations in urban and inner-city settings. She treats conditions such as asthma, with a focus on management strategies, mechanistic studies, and psychosocial factors influencing inner-city children with severe or persistent disease. Her career has centered on comprehensive asthma care, including trends in pharmacologic and non-pharmaco

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Pediatric Pulmonology (American Board of Pediatrics)

Education & Training

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (MD, 1978)
Residency: Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1981)
Fellowship: Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (Pediatric Pulmonology, 1984)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Castle Connolly — Regional Top Doctor
2014
Castle Connolly — Exceptional Women In Medicine
2019-2025 (7 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Pulmonology

Conditions & Treatments

Pediatric PulmonologyPediatric AsthmaCystic Fibrosis

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Kercsmar treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Kercsmar accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Carolyn Kercsmar's public profile lists Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Kercsmar practice?

Carolyn Kercsmar practices in Cleveland, OH with hospital affiliations including University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

What does Dr. Kercsmar specialize in?

Carolyn Kercsmar is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Pulmonology.

How long has Dr. Kercsmar been practicing?

Carolyn Kercsmar has 48+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

What is Dr. Kercsmar's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (MD, 1978); Residency: Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1981); Fellowship: Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (Pediatric Pulmonology, 1984).