Physicians

Departments / Divisions

• Pediatrics / Pediatrics-Primary Care
• Community and Family Medicine

Address
4020 North Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704

Appointment Telephone
919-620-5333

Office Telephone
919-620-5333

Training

• MD, Duke University School of Medicine, 1993

Residency

• Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, 1996

Fellowship

• Health Services Research, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, 1996-1998
• Medical Informatics, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, 1999-2000

Other Training

• MPH, Epidemiology, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, 1998
• MS, Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, 2000

Clinical Interests
Supervise residents in the provision of well-child and acute care; coordinate research activities to improve the quality of care received by children and their families

Research Interests
My research focuses on improving the quality of care that children receive by strengthening the linkages between primary care, specialty care, and public health services. I study a wide array of conditions to address this research focus, with special concentration on vision impairment and genetically determined conditions such as inborn errors of metabolism. In addition, juvenile idiopathic arthritis has been added as an area of concentration. I provide mentorship to trainees and faculty members as the Associate Division Chief for Research for the Division of Children’s Primary Care and oversee research activities within our childhood obesity fellowship training program. Examples of recent work include evaluating health care delivery for children with congenital hypothyroidism, assessment of the evidence base around screening for Krabbe disease, and evaluating the quality of vision screening services delivered in the primary care setting.

Industry Relationships and Collaborations (What's this?)

This faculty member has no reported relationships with industry.

Representative Publications
Bailey, DB; Armstrong, FD; Kemper, AR; Skinner, D; Warren, SF. Supporting family adaptation to presymptomatic and "untreatable" conditions in an era of expanded newborn screening. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. 2009;34:648-661. (2009) Abstract

Kemper, AR. Next steps in pulse oximetry screening research. Pediatrics. 2009;123:e356-e357. (2009) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Bailey, DB. Pediatricians' knowledge of and attitudes toward fragile X syndrome screening. Academic Pediatrics. 2009;9:114-117. (2009) Abstract

Kemper, AR; McNally, C; Duma, SM. Acquiring non-censored pelvic bone fracture data during dynamic side impact loading - biomed 2009. Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation. 2009;45:395-400. (2009) Abstract

Kemper, AR; McNally, C; Duma, SM. The effect of the periosteum and strain gages on the structural response of human ribs - biomed 2009. Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation. 2009;45:12-17. (2009) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Stitzel, JD; McNally, C; Gabler, HC; Duma, SM. Biomechanical response of the human clavicle: the effects of loading direction on bending properties. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2009;25:165-174. (2009) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Boyle, CA; Aceves, J; Dougherty, D; Figge, J; Fisch, JL; Hinman, AR; Greene, CL; Kus, CA; Miller, J; Robertson, D; Telfair, J; Therrell, B; Lloyd-Puryear, M; van Dyck, PC; Howell, RR. Long-term follow-up after diagnosis resulting from newborn screening: statement of the US Secretary of Health and Human Services' Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders and Genetic Diseases in Newborns and Children. Genetics in Medicine. 2008;10:259-261. (2008) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Freedman, SF; Wallace, DK. Retinopathy of prematurity care: patterns of care and workforce analysis. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2008;12:344-348. (2008) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Wallace, DK; Quinn, GE. Systematic review of digital imaging screening strategies for retinopathy of prematurity. Pediatrics. 2008;122:825-830. (2008) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Clark, SJ. Preschool vision screening by family physicians. Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2007;44:24-27. (2007) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Gurney, JG; Eibschitz-Tsimhoni, M; Del Monte, M. Corrective lens wear among adolescents: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2007;44:356-362. (2007) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Hwu, WL; Lloyd-Puryear, M; Kishnani, PS. Newborn screening for Pompe disease: synthesis of the evidence and development of screening recommendations. Pediatrics. 2007;120:e1327-e1334. (2007) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Uren, RL; Hudson, SR. Childhood lead poisoning prevention activities within Michigan local public health departments. Public Health Reports. 2007;122:88-92. (2007) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Wake, MA. Duchenne muscular dystrophy: issues in expanding newborn screening. Current Opinion in Pediatrics. 2007;19:700-704. (2007) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Wallace, DK. Neonatologists' practices and experiences in arranging retinopathy of prematurity screening services. Pediatrics. 2007;120:527-531. (2007) Abstract

Lee, JM; Davis, MM; Clark, SJ; Kemper, AR. Threshold of evaluation for short stature in a pediatric endocrine clinic: differences between boys versus girls?. Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2007;20:21-26. (2007) Abstract

Hartmann, EE; Bradford, GE; Chaplin, PK; Johnson, T; Kemper, AR; Kim, S; Marsh-Tootle, W; PUPVS Panel for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Project Universal Preschool Vision Screening: a demonstration project. Pediatrics. 2006;117:e226-e237. (2006) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Clark, SJ. Preschool vision screening in pediatric practices. Clinical Pediatrics. 2006;45:263-266. (2006) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Dombkowski, KJ; Menon, RK; Davis, MM. Trends in diabetes mellitus among privately insured children, 1998-2002. Academic Pediatrics. 2006;6:178-181. (2006) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Uren, RL; Clark, SJ. Adoption of electronic health records in primary care pediatric practices. Pediatrics. 2006;118:e20-e24. (2006) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Uren, RL; Clark, SJ. Barriers to follow-up eye care after preschool vision screening in the primary care setting: findings from a pilot study. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2006;10:476-478. (2006) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Uren, RL; Moseley, KL; Clark, SJ. Primary care physicians' attitudes regarding follow-up care for children with positive newborn screening results. Pediatrics. 2006;118:1836-1841. (2006) Abstract

Lee, JM; Davis, MM; Clark, SJ; Hofer, TP; Kemper, AR. Estimated cost-effectiveness of growth hormone therapy for idiopathic short stature. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2006;160:263-269. (2006) Abstract

Moseley, KL; Clark, SJ; Gebremariam, A; Sternthal, MJ; Kemper, AR. Parents' trust in their child's physician: using an adapted Trust in Physician Scale. Academic Pediatrics. 2006;6:58-61. (2006) Abstract

Van Cleave, J; Kemper, AR; Davis, MM. Interpreting negative results from an underpowered clinical trial: warts and all. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2006;160:1126-1129. (2006) Abstract

Cowan, AE; Ching, PL; Clark, SJ; Kemper, AR. Willingness of private physicians to be involved in smallpox preparedness and response activities. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: biodefense strategy, practice and science. 2005;3:16-22. (2005) Abstract

Fant, KE; Clark, SJ; Kemper, AR. Completeness and complexity of information available to parents from newborn-screening programs. Pediatrics. 2005;115:1268-1272. (2005) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Clark, SJ. Physician barriers to lead testing of Medicaid-enrolled children. Academic Pediatrics. 2005;5:290-293. (2005) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Cohn, LM; Fant, KE; Dombkowski, KJ. Blood lead testing among Medicaid-enrolled children in Michigan. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2005;159:646-650. (2005) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Cohn, LM; Fant, KE; Dombkowski, KJ; Hudson, SR. Follow-up testing among children with elevated screening blood lead levels. JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association. 2005;293:2232-2237. (2005) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Cowan, AE; Ching, PL; Davis, MM; Kennedy, EJ; Clark, SJ; Freed, GL. Hospital decision-making regarding the smallpox pre-event vaccination program. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: biodefense strategy, practice and science. 2005;3:23-30. (2005) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Fant, KE; Clark, SJ. Informing parents about newborn screening. Public Health Nursing. 2005;22:332-338. (2005) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Keating, LM; Jackson, JL; Levin, EM. Comparison of monocular autorefraction to comprehensive eye examinations in preschool-aged and younger children. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2005;159:435-439. (2005) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Kennedy, EJ; Dechert, RE; Saint, S. Hospital readmission for bronchiolitis. Clinical Pediatrics. 2005;44:509-513. (2005) Abstract

Lattimore, KA; Donn, SM; Kaciroti, N; Kemper, AR; Neal, CR; Vazquez, DM. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) use during pregnancy and effects on the fetus and newborn: a meta-analysis. Journal of Perinatology. 2005;25:595-604. (2005) Abstract

Kemper, AR. Randomised controlled trial of treatment of unilateral visual impairment detected at preschool vision screening. Journal of Pediatrics. 2004;144:687. (2004) Abstract

Kemper, AR. Valuing vision. Pediatrics. 2004;113:404-405. (2004) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Bruckman, D; Freed, GL. Prevalence and distribution of corrective lenses among school-age children. Optometry and Vision Science. 2004;81:7-10. (2004) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Cohn, LM; Dombkowski, KJ. Patterns of vision care among Medicaid-enrolled children. Pediatrics. 2004;113:e190-e196. (2004) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Diaz, G; Clark, SJ. Willingness of eye care practices to evaluate children and accept Medicaid. Academic Pediatrics. 2004;4:303-307. (2004) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Fant, KE; Bruckman, D; Clark, SJ. Hearing and vision screening program for school-aged children. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2004;26:141-146. (2004) Abstract

Cabana, MD; Bruckman, D; Bratton, SL; Kemper, AR; Clark, NM. Association between outpatient follow-up and pediatric emergency department asthma visits. Journal of Asthma. 2003;40:741-749. (2003) Abstract

Davis, MM; Kemper, AR. Valuing childhood vaccines. Journal of Pediatrics. 2003;143:283-284. (2003) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Bruckman, D; Freed, GL. Receipt of specialty eye care by children. Academic Pediatrics. 2003;3:270-274. (2003) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Clark, SJ; Freed, GL. Services provided for preschool-aged children with suspected amblyopia. Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2003;40:279-282. (2003) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Davis, MM. Under scrutiny: smallpox vaccine recommendations. Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. 2003;4:1207-1214. (2003) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Fant, KE; Badgett, JT. Preschool vision screening in primary care after a legislative mandate for diagnostic eye examinations. Southern Medical Journal. 2003;96:859-862. (2003) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Davis, MM; Freed, GL. Expected adverse events in a mass smallpox vaccination campaign. Effective clinical practice : ECP. 2002;5:84-90. (2002) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Freed, GL. Hospitalists and residency medical education: measured improvement. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2002;156:858-859. (2002) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Krysan, DJ. Reevaluating the efficacy of naturopathic ear drops. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2002;156:88-89. (2002) Abstract

Krysan, DJ; Kemper, AR. Claims of equivalence in randomized controlled trials of the treatment of bacterial meningitis in children. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2002;21:753-758. (2002) Abstract

Davis, MM; Bruckman, D; Cabana, MD; Clark, SJ; Dombkowski, KJ; Kemper, AR; Rushton, JL; Freed, GL. Constructive use of race and ethnicity variables. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2001;155:973. (2001) Abstract

Lane, WG; Kemper, AR; American College of Preventive Medicine. American College of Preventive Medicine Practice Policy Statement. Screening for elevated blood lead levels in children. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2001;20:78-82. (2001) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Downs, SM. A cost-effectiveness analysis of newborn hearing screening strategies. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2000;154:484-488. (2000) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Margolis, PA; Downs, SM; Bordley, WC. A systematic review of vision screening tests for the detection of amblyopia. Pediatrics. 1999;104:1220-1222. (1999) Abstract

Kemper, AR; Bordley, WC; Downs, SM. Cost-effectiveness analysis of lead poisoning screening strategies following the 1997 guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 1998;152:1202-1208. (1998) Abstract