Dr. Claire Ackerman

Dr. Claire Ackerman is a pediatric psychologist specializing in integrated primary care. She joined Olentangy Pediatrics in 2017. Dr. Ackerman graduated with a Psychology degree from the University of Delaware and earned her Ph.D. in Child Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Medicine from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. She completed her pediatric psychology internship and fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and was employed there for 9 years prior to joining the practice. She has conducted research in the areas of pediatric pain management and parenting children with food allergies. She is married to John, a clinical psychologist and suicide prevention manager at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Outside of the office, you will find her supporting her daughters in their passion for Irish dance, or exploring the outdoors, cooking, and traveling with her family.