Dr. Kerry Caperell

Interim Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

How long have you worked in Pediatrics?   12 years

What is your favorite thing about your job?  Having the opportunity to provide care for acutely ill and injured children.

What is your hometown?
Pittsburgh

What is your favorite movie?
Scarface

Tell us about your family:
Wife -  Nicole, 3 kids Maddie (22), Keaton (8), Lucy (8)

Do you have pets?
2 dogs (Havanese) Minnie and Stella

What are you doing, where are you going, for your next vacation?
We are headed to Aruba over Spring Break.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An astronomer

What is one of your proudest accomplishments?
Most recently, building a walk-in pantry in our home.

What is your favorite quote?
“The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.”  - Frank Sinatra

What was your first job?
I repaired small engines (lawn mowers mostly) in the mid 80’s. I offered free pick-up and delivery and fixed most problems for $20.  Usually I just had to change a spark plug and air cleaner.  So for $3.50 in parts and 10 minutes of time, I got $20.  It was a pretty good deal for a 16-year-old.

What is your favorite ice cream?
Chocolate