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Grace A. Milburn, M.D.

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Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics

Professional Background

Dr. Grace Milburn earned her medical degree from University of Missouri School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency training at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, where she also completed the Global Health track. After residency, she joined the pediatric faculty at KU as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. She enjoys the longitudinal aspect of pediatrics and forming relationships with families as their children grow. She takes care of pediatric patients of all ages - newborn through teenager years - with the goal of helping them grow and stay healthy through evidence-based preventative care. She also sees newborns in the Newborn Nursery. She has a particular interest in health equity and global health. She is qualified to provide care to patients in English or Spanish.

Education and Training
  • BS, Neuroscience, Saint Louis University
  • MD, Doctor of Medicine, University of Missouri School of Medicine
  • Residency, Categorical Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Licensure, Accreditations & Certifications
  • Medical Doctor, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
  • Medical Doctor, Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
Professional Affiliations
  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Member, 2024 - Present

Selected Publications
  • Whittington, Kyle., J, Malone, Sara., M, Hogan, Patrick., G, Ahmed, Faria, Flowers, JessieAnn, Milburn, Grace, Morelli, John., J, Newland, Jason., G, Fritz, Stephanie., A. 2023. Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in Pediatric Patients: Uncovering a Rural Health Challenge. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 10 (7). https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofad296
  • Whittington, Kyle., J, Ma, Yinjiao, Butler, Anne., M, Hogan, Patrick., G, Ahmed, Faria, Flowers, JessieAnn, Milburn, Grace, Morelli, John., J, Newland, Jason., G, Fritz, Stephanie., A. 2022. The impact of infectious diseases consultation for children with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia