Paul R. Teran, MD

Professional Background

Dr. Paul Teran is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics, and Division Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita. Dr. Teran is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Clinically, he works as an academic pediatric and newborn hospitalist at Wesley Children’s Hospital. Dr. Teran has presented and published articles on a variety of topics and has received awards and been recognized for his clinical care, teaching, scholarly activity and community impact.

Dr. Teran was born and raised in Wichita, KS. He completed his undergraduate degree at Friends University in Wichita, KS then earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, KS. After graduating from medical school, he completed his Pediatric Residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas.

• BS, Health Science/Pre-Medicine, Friends University, Wichita, Kansas
• MD, Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas
• Residency, Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

• Medical License, Kansas Board of Healing Arts
• Pediatric Hospital Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
• Pediatrics Board Certification, American Board of Pediatrics

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Research

Overview

Dr. Teran’s remains intellectually curious and passionate about improving child health within hospital systems and in the communities where children and families live, play and grow up. His interests include patient and family centered care, systems-based care, quality improvement, school-based health, medical education, and legislative and community advocacy.

• Shah Nisha, Katragkou Aspasia, Fortin Olivier, Tomatis Souverbielle Cristina, Santos Oren Marina, Sheth Avni, Calardo Sarah, Hauger Sarmistha, Angelis Dimitrios, Gagliardo Christina, Solaiman Adil, Erdem Guliz, Harik Nada, Mulkey Sarah, Downey Rachel, Ansusinha Emily, Chalak Lina, Chiu Stephanie, Di Pentima Cecilia, Sanchez Pablo, Teran Paul R. 2025. Predicting Severe Short-Term Neurologic Outcomes in Human Parechovirus Meningoencephalitis: A multi-site retrospective study . Pediatrics. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/156/4/e2025071878/203712/Predicting-Severe-Short-Term-Neurologic-Outcomes?redirectedFrom=fulltext
• Teran Paul R, Kononowicz Julia, Kuhlmann Stephanie, Dedeaux Julian, Harris Kari. 2021. The impact of COVID-19 on Pre-K – 12th grade students and staff in a Mid-sized Metropolitan Area. Health Behavior and Policy Review. https://parisscholarpublishing.org/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-pre-k-12-students-and-staff-in-a-mid-sized-metropolitan-area/
• Morelli Nazeen, Matuszewski David, Walker Coral, Fatima Saba, Bridge Alisa, Klaus Nicole, Harris Kari, Teran Paul. 2025. Chronic Suicidality in Youth Admitted for Mental Health Emergencies: A Retrospective Chart Review. Kansas Journal of Medicine, 18 (5), 111-114. https://doi.org/10.17161/kjm.vol18.23589
• Recker Anne, Patel Shivani, Baus Conner, Wittler Robert, Jefferson Melissa, Teran Paul, McClure Adam. 2022. A 14-Year-Old Boy With Neck Pain, Fevers, and Diffuse Erythematous Rash. Pediatrics, 150 (4). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-056508
• Abdul Wasay Khan, Olds Garrison, Malik Farheen, Teran Paul, Hall Nathan, Ali Mazahir. 2021. Acute Myeloid Leukemia Masquerading as Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Rare Initial Presentation. Kansas Journal of Medicine, 14, 133-135. https://doi.org/10.17161/kjm.vol1413646
• Anderst James, Teran Paul, Dowd M. Denise, Simon Steve, Schnitzer Patricia. 2015. The Association of the Rapid Assessment of Supervision Scale Score and Unintentional Childhood Injury. Child Maltreatment, 20 (2), 141-145. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077559514566450
• Teran Paul Rafael, Wong Rudolph, Van Ramshorst Ryan D, Loh Miranda, Cherian Sheeba, Ahlers-Schmidt Carolyn, Okut Hayrettin, Kelly Nancy. 2020. Evaluation of Legislative Advocacy Alerts for Pediatric Residents. Clinical Pediatrics
• Kim Yang-Seon, Deepthi Markonda Patnaik Aruna, Teran Paul, Pandeya Pratik, Kuhlmann Stephanie, Dedeaux Julian, Harris Kari. 2025. Cloth Mask with Window as an Alternative to Opaque Mask for Students with Speech, Language, and Hearing Deficits for Infection Risk Mitigation. Kansas Journal of Medicine, 18 (1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.17161/kjm.vol18.22604