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John Brancato, MD

Division Head, Emergency Medicine


Practice Name Connecticut Children's Specialty Group

Education

Education:
BS, SUNY – Albany, 1987
MD, SUNY – Upstate Medical University, 1991

Residency:
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, 1991-1994

Fellowship:
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, 1995-1998

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine

    • Faculty Appointment

    Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

    Clinical Expertise

    Dr. Brancato is the division head of Emergency Medicine. His interests include resident/fellow education, quality improvement and community-ED relations.

    Recent Blog Posts by John Brancato, MD
    June 14, 2022
    Melatonin Poisoning in Kids: What Parents Should Know
    Written By: Maelina Frattaroli

    All parents can agree—a good night’s sleep is one of the most amazing feelings—and even more so when our children sleep well. It’s not always easy, though, and sometimes kids need a little help getting into a healthy sleeping routine. Melatonin has become a popular, over-the-counter supplement to help kids sleep, but some of the […]

    Posted In: Emergency Medicine, Sleep

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    May 18, 2022
    Recognize the Signs of Heat-Related Illness
    Written By: Maelina Frattaroli

    Heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heat stroke can oftentimes send kids to the emergency room in the summer months. What should you look for and what should you do if your child is showing signs of any heat-related illness? Better yet, how can you help your child prevent these illnesses all together? Dr. John […]

    Posted In: Emergency Medicine, Injury Prevention, Summer Safety Kit

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