Elizabeth Fiest

Elizabeth Fiest, Psy.D., serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the College of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), with primary clinical affiliation at Akron Children's Hospital. Her institutional role bridges academic medicine and pediatric behavioral healthcare in Northeast Ohio.

Specializing in child psychology within medical contexts, Dr. Fiest focuses on developmental disorders, chronic illness adaptation, and family-centered behavioral interventions. Her clinical work integrates psychological services into pediatric care systems, addressing conditions like diabetes management and neurodevelopmental challenges through evidence-based therapeutic frameworks.

As a clinical educator, she trains medical students and residents in pediatric behavioral health assessment while maintaining active clinical practice at Akron Children's Hospital. Her contributions support NEOMED's mission of interprofessional healthcare education through direct patient care and medical student mentorship in pediatric psychology settings.