Woods Mill Pediatrics of Washington University

08/26/2026

A recent study, released on Tuesday, estimates that 25% of players in the NFL will develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE. As CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after death, it is believed that the actual prevalence is higher. The biggest predictor of CTE is the cumulative force of hits to the head over a lifetime, including during childhood. The AAP recommends avoiding tackle football until at least age 13 and avoiding hits during practice.

The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.

08/25/2026

Over here watching everyone head back to school and wanting to get in on the action. Wishing all of our patients a happy school year.

08/14/2026

08/12/2026

From Dr. Levy

08/03/2026

Happy Birthday Sue! Feel free to sing to her if you call the office today.

07/31/2026

After 35 years of caring for patients, Kenneth Levy, MD, will retire from WUCA Woods Mill Pediatrics on Sept. 30, 2026. We are grateful for his years of compassionate care and dedication to our patients and families.

Lisa Ryan, MD, will continue caring for patients at WUCA Woods Mill Pediatrics. Families who wish to remain in the practice are encouraged to continue their child's care with Dr. Ryan, a trusted pediatrician committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care.

If your child has an appointment scheduled after Sept. 30, 2026, it will automatically be transferred to Dr. Ryan. If any changes to your appointment are needed, our office will contact you.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ryan or if you have questions, please call 314-453-9666.

07/29/2026

The office opens at 9:00. What time does everyone arrive? What would happen if we extended our hours and opened at 8:30 and maybe even stayed late one afternoon? Stay tuned. Change is coming.