Professional Roles and Affiliations
Dr. Kera Elizabeth Luckritz serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School and is based at the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, part of Michigan Medicine. She holds the position of Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Additionally, she is the Medical Director of Pediatric Dialysis at Michigan Medicine, a role she has fulfilled since 2011. Dr. Luckritz is recognized for her clinical expertise and leadership in pediatric nephrology and clinical informatics.
Clinical and Research Expertise
Her medical specialty is Pediatric Nephrology, with particular focus on pediatric chronic kidney disease, renal replacement therapy (RRT) including dialysis, and acute kidney injury (AKI). She has researched and published extensively on:
- Outcomes of infants and children receiving renal replacement therapy for conditions such as hyperammonemia and inborn errors of metabolism.
- Pediatric dialysis outcomes and acute care nephrology.
- Clinical informatics, with a dedicated focus on patient privacy and applying big data analytics in healthcare.
- Learning health sciences, emphasizing systems improvement and evidence-based clinical interventions.
Dr. Luckritz’s research contributions include large multicenter retrospective studies validating the use of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in neonatal and pediatric populations, particularly addressing organ failure and survival metrics.
Education and Qualifications
- Medical Degree: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)
- Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology: Seattle Children’s Hospital / University of Washington
- Additional graduate-level credentials include a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Michigan.
- She also holds a PhD in Health Infrastructures and Learning Sciences, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary background combining clinical medicine, public health, and healthcare systems analysis.
- Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both general Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology.
Professional Contributions and Recognition
- Medical Director of Pediatric Dialysis at Michigan Medicine since 2011, indicating significant clinical and operational leadership in pediatric renal therapy services.
- Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, underscoring her role at the intersection of clinical care and health information technology.
- Active faculty member involved in the Michigan Pediatric Learning and Action Network (MPLAN), a multidisciplinary program designed to improve care quality and outcomes in pediatric populations.
- Member of the Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium Board, contributing to collaborative research initiatives across institutions.
- Recipient of multiple hospital-based awards, including several recognizing outstanding patient experience.
- Featured in the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) Annual Report 2024 for making unique and lasting contributions to pediatric nephrology.
- Publications and presentations include forefront topics such as the application of Artificial Intelligence in pediatric nephrology and clinical informatics.
Contact and Affiliations
- Based at the University of Michigan Health System, primarily affiliated with C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI.
- Also serves patients at Michigan Medicine-Sparrow location in Lansing, MI.
- Contact details listed on official Michigan Medicine and Michigan Health web portals with hospital extensions and professional email likely under umich.edu domain.
This comprehensive profile highlights Dr. Luckritz’s dual expertise in clinical pediatric nephrology and health informatics, positioning her as a key clinical leader and innovator in renal replacement therapies for pediatric populations. Her interdisciplinary qualifications and administrative leadership roles further emphasize her influence within Michigan Medicine’s pediatric nephrology services and informatics infrastructure.
