Heather Finlay-Morreale, MD, FAAP

Specialty in Pediatrics

Heather Finlay-Morreale, MD is a pediatrician working in primary care. She went to medical school at the University of Cincinnati and completed a residency at Tufts and now is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She is interested in mental health, mindfulness, wellbeing, and social media. She also chronicles her experiences as a chronic pain patient navigating the healthcare world as both a physician and a patient. Her essays have been featured on JAMA Neurology, Pharos, Psychology Today, KevinMD, Doximity, and the Mighty.

Practice names

Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Medical School

University of Massachusetts Medical School Profile

Education and training

2010-2013 - Pediatric Residency, Tufts, Boston, MA

2006-2010 - MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

1994-1998 - BS (Biology), Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics Board Certified

Articles from Heather Finlay-Morreale, MD, FAAP

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Mononucleosis: Everything You Need to Know

Mononucleosis—often nicknamed “the kissing disease”—is a very common and contagious infection. It spreads through bodily fluids, like saliva or blood. The virus, called Epstein-Barr, can cause a fever, sore throat and extreme exhaustion, sometimes for months. There is no cure for mono—and no real treatment. But you can make symptoms better while the virus runs its course.

Osteoid Osteoma: Why It Happens & How It’s Treated

An osteoid osteoma is a small, noncancerous tumor of the bones. It often affects leg bones or the spine but can affect any bone. They are usually found in young people. Many osteoid osteomas disappear on their own, but some may require surgery for removal.

Coxsackievirus: Symptoms & How to Treat

Coxsackievirus is a highly contagious group of viruses that is common in children, It causes hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) and herpangina. Both cause fever and painful blisters. Though uncomfortable, they typically go away on their own.

Meckel’s Diverticulum

Meckel’s diverticulum is a sac or pouch in the lower part of the small intestine. It comes from the left over tissue of the umbilical cord of a fetus. It's usually diagnosed in children. It may not ever cause any problems, but it can also cause rectal bleeding or intestinal blockage in children.

Croup: Know the Symptoms & Treatments

Croup is caused by several common viral infections that cause the upper airways to swell. Its hallmark symptom is a barky cough. Croup is generally not serious and can be treated at home, but severe cases need immediate medical attention.

Mononucleosis: Everything You Need to Know

Osteoid Osteoma: Why It Happens & How It’s Treated

Coxsackievirus: Symptoms & How to Treat

Meckel’s Diverticulum

Croup: Know the Symptoms & Treatments

Mononucleosis: Everything You Need to Know

Osteoid Osteoma: Why It Happens & How It’s Treated

Coxsackievirus: Symptoms & How to Treat

Meckel’s Diverticulum

Croup: Know the Symptoms & Treatments

Publication Highlights

Case 4: 18-year-old Young Man with Chest Pressure, Shortness of Breath, Fatigue, and Hyponatremia. Finlay-Morreale H. Pediatr Rev. 2018 Dec;39(12):620-622. doi: 10.1542/pir.2017-0042. No abstract available. PMID: 30504256 Similar articles Select item 32176255

Check Engine Light. Finlay-Morreale H. JAMA Neurol. 2020 Mar 16. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2020.0254. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available. PMID: 32176255 Similar articles Select item 21768873

High oxygen partial pressure decreases anemia-induced heart rate increase equivalent to transfusion. Feiner JR, Finlay-Morreale HE, Toy P, Lieberman JA, Viele MK, Hopf HW, Weiskopf RB. Anesthesiology. 2011 Sep;115(3):492-8. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e31822a22be. Review. PMID: 21768873 Free PMC Article Similar articles Select item 18246779

And then there were eight. Finlay-Morreale H. Pharos Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Med Soc. 2008 Winter;71(1):4-7. No abstract available. PMID: 18246779 Similar articles Select item 19359939

Close is dead: determinants of firearm injury lethality in women. Finlay-Morreale HE, Tsuei BJ, Fisher BS, Davis K, Johannigman JA. J Trauma. 2009 Apr;66(4):1207-11. doi: 10.1097/TA.0b013e31819a05da. PMID: 19359939 Similar articles Select item 18246786

An essay award prize winner writes. Finlay-Morreale H. Pharos Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Med Soc. 2008 Winter;71(1):49. No abstract available. PMID: 18246786 Similar articles Select item 18308991

Computer-generated automatic alerts of respiratory distress after blood transfusion. Finlay-Morreale HE, Louie C, Toy P. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2008 May-Jun;15(3):383-5. doi: 10.1197/jamia.M2538. Epub 2008 Feb 28. PMID: 18308991 Free PMC Article Similar articles