Heather Finlay-Morreale MD

About

Heather Finlay-Morreale, MD, is a pediatrician working in primary care. She went to medical school at the University of Cincinnati and completed a residency at Tufts and now is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She is interested in pediatric and adult mental health, mindfulness and wellbeing. She also chronicles her experiences as a chronic pain patient navigating the healthcare world as both a physician and a patient.

Recent Posts

Post-Concussion Misophonia

I developed misophonia after a concussion. Neurologically and psychologically, it's an interesting but disruptive phenomenon.

Focus on the Frontlines Leaves Behind the Disabled

Focus on the frontlines of COVID leaves behind those with disability and chronic illness.

Seeking Pain Relief Like a Doctor-Turned-Patient

Are you in pain? Learn tips and strategies for pain relief from a doctor-turned-patient.

Thoughts on Coronavirus from the front lines

A pediatrician on the front lines speaks her mind.

Tips for the Holiday When Dealing with Chronic Illness

Tips and strategies for managing the holidays with chronic illness.

Tips and strategies for managing the holidays with chronic illness.

Religion in the Exam Room

A view of religion and spirituality from the view of a student, a physician, and a patient.

A view of religion and spirituality from the view of a student, a physician, and a patient.

The Re-Education of a Physician in the School of Pain

What medical school didn't teach me about pain.

What medical school didn't teach me about pain.

Are Opioid Users Treated Like AIDS Patients Were in the 80s?

Are opioid users facing stigma from healthcare providers?

Are opioid users facing stigma from healthcare providers?

Lessons on Mindfulness from a Happy Cockatiel

What I learned about #mindfulness from my bird.

What I learned about #mindfulness from my bird.

Volunteering Can Help Teens Facing Emotional Challenges

Volunteering can benefit teens in many ways. It may especially benefit teens who are struggling.

Volunteering can benefit teens in many ways. It may especially benefit teens who are struggling.