Infectious Diseases
University Pediatricians | Michigan
Division Leadership
About Dr. Ang
Dr. Jocelyn Y. Ang is the Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan. She also serves as Professor of Pediatrics at Central Michigan University College of Medicine and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Wayne State University School of Medicine.
For more than 25 years, Dr. Ang has provided expert care to infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of infectious diseases, from common childhood infections to rare, life-threatening, and medically complex conditions. She has particular expertise in caring for children with inflammatory disorders such as Kawasaki disease and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), as well as infections affecting immunocompromised and oncology patients.
As a nationally recognized clinician-scientist, Dr. Ang has led numerous multicenter clinical trials that have helped advance the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric infectious diseases. Her commitment to integrating research discoveries into clinical practice ensures that children receive evidence-based, state-of-the-art care.
She is fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Tagalog, allowing her to communicate effectively with patients and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
As Division Chief, Dr. Ang leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical education, and conducting clinical research that improves outcomes for children with infectious diseases. She is committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care while integrating the latest scientific evidence and medical advances into every patient’s treatment plan.
Whether caring for a child with a routine infection or a rare, medically complex illness, Dr. Ang strives to provide every family with expert, compassionate, and individualized care.
Areas of Expertise
- Kawasaki disease and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Emerging viral infections and pandemic preparedness
- Infectious diseases in immunocompromised and oncology patients
- Fever of unknown origin and other complex pediatric infectious diseases
- Antimicrobial stewardship and optimization of antibiotic therapy
- Travel-related infections
- Emerging and uncommon pediatric infectious diseases
Research & Innovations
Dr. Ang is an active clinician-scientist, educator, and physician leader who has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and has served as principal investigator for multiple multicenter clinical trials evaluating novel therapies for pediatric infectious diseases. Her work has advanced the understanding and treatment of emerging infections, serious bacterial and fungal infections, Kawasaki disease, and MIS-C.
Her research interests include:
- Emerging Infectious Diseases & Pandemic Response: Clinical trials evaluating pediatric COVID-19 therapies, monoclonal antibody treatments, vaccine-related myocarditis, and evidence-based management strategies for MIS-C.
- Novel Antimicrobial Therapies: Multicenter studies investigating the pharmacokinetics, safety, and effectiveness of innovative antibacterial and antifungal therapies in infants and children.
- Kawasaki Disease & MIS-C: Clinical research focused on improving diagnosis, treatment strategies, and long-term cardiovascular outcomes in children with inflammatory diseases.
Beyond research, Dr. Ang has developed institutional clinical guidelines, led quality improvement initiatives, and actively mentors pediatric residents, infectious diseases fellows, medical students, and junior faculty. She is passionate about educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric infectious diseases specialists and has received multiple teaching awards recognizing her excellence in medical education and mentorship.
Education & Board Certifications
- Medical Degree: Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Manila, Philippines
- Residency: Pediatrics, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons / St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Medical Center, New York
- Fellowship: Pediatric Infectious Diseases, State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics – Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Awards & Recognition
- Division Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children’s Hospital of Michigan.
- Professor of Pediatrics, Central Michigan University College of Medicine; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Wayne State University School of Medicine.
- Recipient of multiple Children’s Hospital of Michigan Excellence in Teaching Awards for outstanding mentorship of pediatric residents and fellows.
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).
- Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (FIDSA).
- Fellow of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (FPIDS).
Our Team is Dedicated to You
Nahed M. Abdel-Haq, M.D.
Joselito Sanchez, M.D.
Jocelyn Y. Ang, M.D.
Jocelyn Ramirez, NP
Jacqueline Pakulski, NP
