Susan J. Kressly, MD FAAP is the 2026 Immediate Past President of the AAP

Dr Kressly is a general pediatrician and clinical informaticist. She received her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and served her residency at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Her clinical career spanned more than 30 years in independent practice, including a medical home which she founded in order to better serve her community. 

Dr. Kressly’s career includes championing pediatric health information technology, and working with pediatricians across the country to optimize care delivery, quality, payment and value. She describes herself as a fierce advocate for children and pediatricians.

This year, Dr. Kressly was named to TIME100 Health 2026, a list published by the news magazine recognizing the world’s most influential people in health.