Emily Schank, MD
Specialty:
Education
Medical School: SUNY Buffalo
Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Personal Statement
I’m dedicated to caring for the whole child and guiding families through acute illnesses with compassion and expertise. CHKD provides the environment and support to deliver the highest level of comprehensive care when it’s needed most.
Bio
Dr. Emily Schank grew up in the small Long Island town of Mt. Sinai, where she knew from the age of five that she wanted to become a pediatrician. Guided by that lifelong goal, she has dedicated her career to caring for children and supporting families with compassion and evidence-based medicine.
Dr. Schank completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters and joined Pediatric Associates, a practice of CHKD Medical Group in 2008. After 17 years in primary care, she transitioned to urgent care in 2025 to focus on providing timely, acute care for children and families in need. She is passionate about helping young patients feel better quickly and reassuring parents through every stage of their child’s care.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Schank enjoys spending time with her husband and children, attending their sports games, reading, and relaxing at the beach. She values family time and the balance it brings to her life.
Additional Information
Clinical Interests
- Asthma recognition, evaluation, and treatment
- Advocating for my patients and their families in the medical setting
- Following Evidence based medicine especially with antibiotic use
- Acute care
Publications
Robinson and Fitzpatrick (Schank). Marfan disease. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics: 18th edition. Kliegman et al., July 2007.
Community Involvement and Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
- Society for Pediatric Urgent Care
Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Care?