Arthur Lavin, M.D.
PROFESSIONAL
Board Certifications
Dr. Lavin is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics to practice pediatric medicine. In addition, he holds a second board certification in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine giving him certification in newborn medicine. This unusual combination (one of only two doctors so certified in Cuyahoga County) allows Advanced Pediatrics to provide expert health care and analysis throughout a patient's entire childhood.
Hospital AssociationsDr. Lavin is on staff at University Hospital, Cleveland, Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield, and maintains with the Cleveland Clinic Health System.
Academic ConnectionsDr. Lavin is an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
HallmarksDr. Lavin was the first American professional to contact, visit, and train with the Karolinska University's breakthrough research and development of working memory function, described by leaders in the US as the first substantive change in the management of ADHD since 1937.
He was selected as one of the nation's top 15 cutting-edge neuroscientists and cognitive by SharpBrains, a research & advisory firm devoted to helping individuals, companies, health providers, investors, and policy makers understand and participate in the emerging brain fitness field through a variety of market-intelligence products and services.
He has received the Special Achievement Award, American Academy of Pediatrics "For design and development of a comprehensive and innovative program that benefits the inner city children of Cleveland."
Dr. Lavin was the first recipient of the Good Egg Award, and annual recognition bestowed by the Cleveland Healthy and Immunized Children Coalition.
In 2008 he was one of 40 speakers invited to present at the International Autism Conference, hosted by Autism Today and Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland, OH.
Dr. Lavin has twice been selected one of America's Top Pediatricians, in 2005 and 2009.
In 2009, Dr. Lavin was selected as a recipient of a Patient's Choice recognition for making a difference in people's lives. He received "near perfect" scores in various components such as beside manner, doctor-patient face time, degree of follow-up, courtesy of staff, and overall opinion. Fewer the 5% of the nation's 720,000 active physicians are so honored.
BUSINESSIn 2003, Microsoft selected Advanced Pediatrics to be included as a case study in their Launch of Office and Small Business Server 2003, the only medical office in the United States to be selected. The video case study was distributed to 60,000 IT vendors across the world and in 2005 was ranked #5 in global viewing of all Microsoft small business video case studies.
Also in 2003, Advanced Pediatrics was selected as a Medem Case showcasing the use of web pages in medical practice in the United States. Medem is a consortium of more than 30 national professional societies, such as the AMA and American Academy of Pediatrics.
Since then, Advanced Pediatrics has gained renown for its cutting-edge use of technology, from paper-less electronic medical records to the use of social media to connect with families and present up-to-the-minute information directly, quickly, and effectively.
Vitals.com says:
Nov 18, 2009
LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Lavin. He is a very warm, low-key person who is an excellent doctor. He communicates, wants to listen to what you have to say and is willing to explain things. He doesn't talk down to you either.
Nov 18, 2009
A wonderful doctor, an example of how all doctors should be. He is very smart, puts you at ease, easy to talk to, always available. Has a fantastic, knowledgeable, caring staff. Someone is always available for you. Loves the kids, and really cares about the well-being of your family.
