Rebecca L. Vieira

Dr. Rebecca L. Vieira is an Attending Physician in the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department at Boston Children's Hospital and serves as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. With expertise spanning pediatric orthopedics and emergency medicine, she contributes significantly to clinical care and academic medicine at one of the nation's leading pediatric institutions.

Dr. Vieira's educational background includes:

• Medical School: New York Medical College (2002)
• Internship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2003)
• Residency: Pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2005)
• Fellowship: Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital (2008)
• Fellowship: Pediatric Non-Operative Orthopedics at Boston Children's Hospital (2020)

Dr. Vieira's research focuses on pediatric emergency medicine with a particular emphasis on point-of-care ultrasound applications. Her work spans cardiac, gastric, hip, and lung ultrasound in pediatric emergency settings, as well as ultrasound-guided procedures like central venous access. She has made significant contributions to understanding the reliability of ultrasound findings, educational interventions for ultrasound competency, and diagnostic protocols in pediatric emergency care.

Analysis of Dr. Vieira's publication record reveals a consistent focus on point-of-care ultrasound applications in pediatric emergency medicine. Her research spans diagnostic imaging for hip pain, cardiac assessment, gastric evaluation, and lung conditions, as well as procedural guidance for central venous access and lumbar punctures. A notable trend is her contribution to establishing evidence-based guidelines and educational frameworks for ultrasound use in pediatric settings.

Dr. Vieira is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both General Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, reflecting her dual expertise in these critical areas of pediatric care.

As an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and Attending Physician at Boston Children's Hospital, Dr. Vieira plays a vital role in training the next generation of pediatric specialists. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic medicine, particularly in developing protocols for ultrasound use in pediatric emergency settings.

Dr. Vieira is an integral member of the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department at Boston Children's Hospital, contributing her expertise in non-operative pediatric orthopedics with a focus on emergency applications of ultrasound technology. Her work supports the department's mission to provide comprehensive care for children with orthopedic conditions through both surgical and conservative approaches.