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Erica Ding, M.D.

Pediatrics
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Personal Statement

As a pediatric palliative care physician on the Pediatric Advance Care Team (PACT), it is my duty to ensure that every child living with a serious illness and their families have access to expert palliative care. I work to close palliative care care gaps by providing communication expertise, guidance through complex decision-making alongside interdisciplinary team members, and high-quality multimodal symptom management. I am dedicated to working with my patients and their families to ensure the highest quality of care.

Biographical Info

Dr. Erica Ding is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Physician at New York-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital. Dr. Ding received her undergraduate Public Health degree at Johns Hopkins University and her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. She then completed her pediatric residency at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital in New York City, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. Upon completing her fellowship, Dr. Ding returned to New York City and began working at Weill Cornell Medicine in the Pediatric Advance Care Team (PACT) as a pediatric palliative care physician. Dr. Ding is passionate about advocacy and coalition building, especially in the advancement of the field of pediatric palliative care.

Honors and Awards
  • 2025, Award for Excellence in Pediatric Advocacy, Mount Sinai Hospital/Kravis Children’s Hospital
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
Clinical Expertise
Palliative Care
Education 
  • M.D.
    Baylor College of Medicine
    2022
  • B.A.
    The Johns Hopkins University
    2017
Appointments 
  • Assistant Attending Pediatrician
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

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No External Relationships Reported