University of Michigan
Child Health Evaluation and Research Unit, Division of General Pediatrics
300 N. Ingalls
Ann Arbor,
MI
USA
48109-5456
Biographical Sketch:
Kevin J. Dombkowski, Dr.P.H., M.S., is an Associate Professor and faculty member of the Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) unit within the University of Michigan Division of General Pediatrics. Dr. Dombkowski’s research is focused on improving the effectiveness of health services to children, particularly through access to adequate primary care services. His research includes studies aimed at fostering appropriate preventive services for children with asthma and other chronic conditions, as well as mechanisms to improve the timeliness of childhood vaccinations. Much of Dr. Dombkowski’s research evaluates improvements to pediatric health services that are enabled through information technology enhancements.
Dr. Dombkowski is active in several collaborations with the Michigan Department of Community Health, including several CDC-funded interventions using the Michigan Care Improvement Registry as well as a wide range of studies related to improving health outcomes among children with asthma. In addition to his research interests, Dr. Dombkowski has extensive experience with health care information systems, especially immunization registries and other public health data management systems. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, he served as an information systems consultant to health care systems and public health agencies throughout Michigan and the United States.
Selected Publications
Dombkowski KJ, Lantz PM, Freed GL. The need for surveillance of delay in age-appropriate vaccination. Am J Prev Med 2002;23(1):36-42.
Dombkowski KJ, Lantz PM, Freed GL. Risk factors for delays in age-appropriate vaccination. Public Health Rep 2004;119(2):144-155.
Dombkowski KJ, Lantz PM, Freed GL. The role of health insurance and a usual source of medical care in age-appropriate vaccination. Am J Public Health 2004;94(6):960-966.
Dombkowski KJ, Wasilevich EA, Lyon-Callo SK. Pediatric asthma surveillance using Medicaid claims. Public Health Rep 2005;120(5):515-524.
Dombkowski KJ, Cabana MD, Cohn LM, Gebremariam A, Clark SJ. Geographic variation of asthma quality measures within and between health plans. Am J Manag Care 2005;11(12):765-772.
Dombkowski KJ, Davis MM, Cohn LM, Clark SJ. Effect of missed opportunities on influenza vaccination rates among children with asthma. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2006;160(9):966-971.
Dombkowski KJ, Leung SW, Clark SJ. Provider attitudes regarding use of an immunization information system to identify children with asthma for influenza vaccination. J Public Health Manag Pract 2007;13(6):567-571.
Dombkowski KJ, Leung SW, Clark SJ. Physician perspectives regarding annual influenza vaccination among children with asthma. Ambulatory Pediatr 2008;8(5):294-299.
Dombkowski KJ, Hassan F, Wasilevich E, Clark SJ. Spirometry use among pediatric primary care physicians. Pediatrics 2010;126(4):682-687.