Joseph F. Hagan, M.D., FAAP

Joseph F. Hagan, Jr., M.D., FAAP is Clinical Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and UVM Children’s Hospital. He is co-editor of The Bright Futures Guidelines, Third and Fourth Editions, the standard of preventive care for American infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Hagan served as vice-president and president of the American Academy of Pediatrics Vermont Chapter. Dr. Hagan has wide media experience, has published extensively, presented nationally and internationally and has received numerous awards recognizing his work. Dr. Hagan practices primary care pediatrics in Burlington, Vermont.

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