Kathy Franchek-Roa MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine and on staff at Primary Children`s Medical Center. Dr. Franchek-Roa is a general pediatrician who sees children at the South Main Public Health Center and teaches medical students and residents about pediatric medicine. She also teaches residents about the healthcare response to domestic violence and the effect of witnessing violence on children`s health.