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St. John Hospital and Medical Center, 22201 Moross Road Suite 270 PBII, Detroit, MI
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Dr. Marcus DeGraw has devoted his medical career to the care of children since earning his M.D. in 1999. He completed his pediatric residency at the Beaumont Hospitals in Royal Oak, Michigan, and participated in the emergency medicine and child abuse fellowship at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center from 2002 through 2003. Currently, Dr. Marcus DeGraw serves on the staff of the Department of Pediatrics at St. John Providence Health System, Detroit, Michigan. He fills the position of Staff Physician, Medical Director of the Child Protection Team, and Medical Director of Ambulatory Pediatric Services. Dr. Marcus DeGraw also serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Child Abuse Pediatrics at the School of Medicine at Wayne State University.
As a specialist in child abuse and pediatrics, Dr. Marcus DeGraw functions as an expert witness for both the defense and the prosecution in the state courts of Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Kentucky. Dr. Marcus DeGraw has also given expert testimony in civil cases as well as family, and juvenile court in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Kentucky. Dr. DeGraw has also testified frequently in federal court. Dr. Marcus DeGraw is a member of The Ray Helfer Society, an organization of physicians dedicated to preventing, identifying, and treating child abuse.
Dr. Marcus holds board certifications in child abuse pediatrics and pediatrics. He is licensed to practice in Michigan. He has held memberships in the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Ambulatory Pediatric Association, and the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
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United States: Michigan
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528 Answers
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Yes: Absolutely, this is how it works! crying is one of the most powerful stimulants of breast milk production. In short - babies are supposed to cry - i... Read More
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A lymph node: Most often when parents find a small lump in the groin of a child, the lump will represent a lymph node. Lymph nodes essentially are the bodies trash... Read More
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Sure: If you have the time and ability, sign language can be rewarding for you and baby and there is no doubt that studies will show learningnbasic sign lan... Read More
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Maybe: Certainly babies and kids will alter growth percentiles at times throughout growth. For instance, when a child goes from sitting to crawling and walk... Read More
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YES - breastfeed: Not to sound silly, but to quote nike, just do it. There really is nothing in life that gets you ready for this action. You simply just need to do i... Read More
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Use a safety pin : Use a safety pin as a marker. Simply place the safety pin on your shirt on the side that you start breastfeeding on. Next time you feed, simply switc... Read More
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It differs....: Every baby is different. Some will be born with a full head of hair and keep it, some will lose it and regrow it early and some wont grow significant... Read More
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Cool and ease: Cool and ease the pain. Topical aloe vera may help with that as well. Bad sunburns can actually be partially helped by motrin, which works as an ant... Read More
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No: Not necessarily. Every body type is different. What is more important is how fast each measurement rises on the growth curves. Ask your pediatricia... Read More
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Yes: Yes - babies are built to need very little to drink for the first few days. If your baby is feeding well with good latch, peeing a decent amount and ... Read More
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Yes: Yes, no problem. That is totally fine and safe for baby.
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Yes: Yes - but the main point is to give a good but gentle cleaning to get the grime off. That should only take a few seconds. Doing this regularly will ... Read More
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Plant substance: Essentially it is a collection of phospohlipids and plant material, usually from something like soy. It is used in lots of foods and food preparation... Read More
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Doing TOO much!: The biggest problem is usually doing to much. I spend a lot of time talking with parents about focusing on a very simple question about most baby iss... Read More
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Your doctor: You can always ask a knowledgable adult or your physician. Those are great places to start. You can also find reputable info on cdc.Gov.
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No: No, the cancer is not, but hpv, the virus that causes virtually all cervical (and the majority of vaginal, vulgar, anal, penile, head and neck, and no... Read More
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Um, not dying: Of course! vaccines help prevent getting infected will illness that can serious harm you or kill you. Think of it this way... A child born in 2011 ha... Read More
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Yes: Maybe, but it depends on the severity of the disease state and the level of malnourishment that is ongoing with the patient. Many kids with anorexia ... Read More
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Yes: Any age that they want. Most kids can start around 18-24 months, but you can try anytime if the child is willing. A good time to start trying is whe... Read More
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No: Nightmares may originate, in part, from psychological stressors, but do no themselves, cause damage. Nightmares are a normal part of sleep for all hu... Read More
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Absolutely YES: Yes, this is not terribly uncommon. The common myth that asthma can be outgrown is unfortunately incorrect. The pathology and the predisposition to ... Read More
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Yes!: Well, is the measles shot better to get before you get measles? Of course! that is how vaccines work! they prevent infection, not treat infections yo... Read More
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VERY: This is very normal and not worrisome. Children will explore all parts of their bodies and touching is a normal part of that. Try not to make a big de... Read More
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As much as they want: Try to get them outside at least 15-30 mintues every day. Vitamin d levels will do best with at least 15 minutes of sun every day. Beyond that its a... Read More
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Try and Try Again: I agree, repetition is the best remedy here and making a good example by eating the foods yourself! the best way to get children to eat the way you w... Read More
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Prevent serious illn: Vaccines help prevent getting infected with illnesses that can seriously harm you or kill you. Think of it this way... A child born in 2011 has a risk... Read More
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UTI, GC and chlamydi: Dysuria, may be a sign of a regular uti, caused by bacteria like e. Coli. It may also be a sign of an std. Most common STDs causing dysuria and urethr... Read More
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Um, it IS...: Not sure who you are talking to or getting information from, but masturbation is a totally normal human activity for both men and women. It is simply... Read More
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Symptom care: Most of your issues are likely a viral cold with a secondary ear infection. The antibiotics very likely won't touch the cold symptoms. So symptom car... Read More
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Yes, its common: Yes, its very common for young kids to have slight heart murmurs. Most often they are called stills murmurs or innocent murmurs and are heard simply ... Read More
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YES!!!!!: Yes, gardisil is approved for the protection against cervical, vaginal, vulvar and anal cancers as well as genital warts. The other brand cervarix, is... Read More
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Firm and consistent: Be consistent! you need to respond to this immediately, every time with a consistent routine. Make it short, to the point and simple as too much exp... Read More
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Finish when u can: Ther is no maximum interval between the required two doses. So simply get the second dose whenever you are able. You do not need to restart the seri... Read More
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No: No, literally all you need is skin to skin contact for most STDs and contact with infected secretions for others. That means any skin to any skin, ev... Read More
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Yes and No: Well, oi is a disorder of irregular collagen which leads to weaker bones and easy fractures. Most kids with oi present with multiple fractures early i... Read More
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Not necessary: Viral induced leukopenia and thrombocytopenia is common and not generally dangerous. It happens during and shortly after many common viral illnesses ... Read More
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See your doctor: Schedule an appointment asap and have en exam and a thorough history. Pooping once a month is horrifically abnormal and needs to be addressed asap. ... Read More
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Good to go: Ibuprofen is the analgesic, or pain medication, of choice while breastfeeding. It has a very low excretion level into breastmilk, a very short half l... Read More
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Aspirin: Aspirin should never be used to treat fever in children.
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Children: Children should consume 5 servings of veggies and fruits every day - fruits should be whole.
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Night : Night terrors are a very common problem for young children. They seem to peak for kids between 2 years old and 5 years old. They are simply a 'wakin... Read More
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No restrictions: There are no, and should be no, restrictions for breastfeeding or pumping. Feel free to feed and pump away (with as much modesty as you can manage), ... Read More
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Yes: Yes - only MMR and flu shots may have been manufactured using egg embryos.However, good studies have shown that egg allergic children can safely recei... Read More
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Yes: But this depends heavily on what medication you are taking. Post more info on the specifics and we can be more help if possible.
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Because its a baby..: Babies all have gas issues. Some more than others, but gassy in general. Think of it this way. Babies can't walk or talk right away and we dont exp... Read More
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Many things: Meningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges). The infection can be viral, bacterial or even fungal.
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Repetition Patience: My typical recommendation is to start introduction around 9 months with low expectations at the beginning. Because it is a 'foreign object' to the in... Read More
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Yes: Yes. Babies need help burping. For newborn, try burping every one to row ounces and after feeds as well. Babies with lots of spitting up or reflux may... Read More
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Yes: Remember, that breast feeding isnt an easy thing to just pick up and be anexpert at, for you or your baby. For both of you, it will take plenty of ti... Read More
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Yes: Yes, baby can transmit the yeast from its mouth to your breast tissue. In addition, the act of breastfeeding predisposes to yeast infections as tissu... Read More
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Nov 7, 2014
He is an expert who is knowledgeable on Painful urination, Meningococcal vaccine, Vaccinations, Shaken baby syndrome, Sexually Transmitted Diseases. He is an asset on the health tap community
Dr. Jennifer Canter
Dec 2, 2012
Dr. DeGraw is an outstanding Child Abuse Pediatrician with an evidence-based, sound, practical and thorough approach. He has a fabulous background and is a pleasure to work with.
Sep 22, 2013
Dr. Degraw provides thoughtful, helpful, and insightful answers that help all users of this site!
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Thanks! She has an allergist appt on thurs. We suspected at least cats and the gluten makes alot of sense. She had had alot of bad reactions as a baby to antibiotics and formula and has had digestive ...Read More
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thank you i give her plenty to drink and offer lots of fibrous foods she has greent leafy veg and an apple a day am prob struggling to get the 15g tho-any advice of anything concentrated can pour on ...Read More
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I love this site & am very grateful for the doctors who take the time to answer questions tha may keep someone with no insurance from spending unnecessary money at the doctors office when it may not b...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Graduated 1999MD
Medical/Graduate school
Albion College
Graduated 1995MD
Medical/Graduate school
Wayne State University School of Medicine, MI
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
William Beaumont Hospital
Residency
WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL
Completed 2002
Awards
2010 Top Docs, Hour Detroit Magazine
2009 Top Docs - Top Child Abuse Pediatricians, Hour Detroit Magazine
Telly Award, The Telly Awards
Publications
Incidence of Fractures in Burned Children with Concern for Abuse.
Utility of Hepatic Transaminases to Recognize Abuse in Children
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