Arpita Lakhotia, MD

Dr. Marshall received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in 1983 and completed a pediatric residency there in 1986. He then went to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for fellowship training in infectious diseases. In 1989, he joined the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics, where he is now Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Marshall serves as an attending physician at Norton Children’s Hospital and sees patients in the infectious diseases clinic. He has been recognized as an astute clinician/educator, a productive investigator, and an effective administrator, receiving, among other awards, the Outstanding Clinical Professor and Educator of the Year Awards from the Department of Pediatrics, the Distinguished Educator Award from the School of Medicine, and the Educational Achievement Award from the Kentucky Medical Association. In 2018, Dr. Marshall received the Plotkin Lecture in Vaccinology Award from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society for “contributions to the field of vaccinology or areas of related science that have impacted the lives of children and the specific area of pediatric infectious diseases.” Under Dr. Marshall’s leadership, the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases has repeatedly been recognized for excellence in teaching and patient care. Dr. Marshall is a member of numerous academic societies and has served in several national leadership positions. He is credited with over 190 publications and is best known for his work in vaccine development, advocacy, and education. Dr. Marshall is the author of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians (also known as The Purple Book), now in its 9th edition and available through a free app for iOS devices.

Jessica R. Coleman, APRN, is a nurse practitioner with Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky. Jessica previously worked in pediatric emergency care and acute care, and as a family nurse practitioner in immediate care. Jessica is committed to providing exceptional care to pediatric patients and their families. She understands the importance of working with children on their level, educating her patients about how to manage their illness while creating an enjoyable experience for them and their families. Jessica is a Kentucky native and enjoys spending time with her family and staying active when away from work.

Dr. Darren Farber joined Norton Children’s Hospital and the University of Louisville in 2007, after completing his child neurology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr Farber has a multitude of clinical interests, and has been instrumental in building the Division of Child Neurology over the last 10 years. He is a co-director of the University of Louisville neuro-genetics clinic, and a founding member of the comprehensive neuro-oncology clinic. He also serves as medical director of the child neurology outpatient clinic/downtown campus. He cares of patients with a variety of neurological disorders, including Neuro-oncology, developmental disorders, epilepsy, migraine/headaches, movements disorders, neuro-muscle disorders and cerebral palsy. Dr Farber is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society. He participates in outreach clinics in both Bowling Green and Campbellsville KY, and has a monthly tele-medicine clinic.