George D. McSherry, MD

George D. McSherry, MD
Employed by Penn State Health
Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Academic Appointments

Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Research Profile

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Patient Services Provided

Antibiotic resistant infections
Cold sores, herpes simplex
Diarrhea caused by bacteria
Fungal infections
Liver infections
Bone, joint, and deep tissue infections
Complicated pneumonia
Evaluation and management of infections or exposures in newborn babies
Infections in children with other health problems
Lyme disease
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Professional Education

Education

Fifth Pathway, Fifth-Pathway Rutger's New Jersey Medical School (UMDNJ) - 1984

Medical School, Universidad Antonoma de nuevo Leon - 1983

Fellowship

Fellowship, Pediatric Infectious Disease UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (Newark) - 1989

Residency

Residency, Pediatrics UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (Newark) - 1987

Internship

Internship, Pediatrics UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (Newark) - 1985

Research Interests

  • Congenital and neonatal infections
  • Invasive bacterial infection in infants and children
  • Pediatric Staphylococcus aureus infections

Academic Interests

  • Congenital and neonatal infections
  • Invasive bacterial infections in infants and children

Awards

  • Dean Award for Teaching Excellence – 2015 and 2018
  • Thomas V.N. Ballentine Award: Outstanding Teacher of the Year – 2014-2015