Pediatric Hospitalists



Contact Information 
Malathi Balasundaram, M.D.415-647-8600
Helen P. Chang, MD415-232-6159
Jennifer Cohen, MD415-232-6159
Adam Davis, M.D. 415-600-0720
Jennifer Daru, MD medical director415-232-6159
Jennifer Do, MD 415-232-6159
Abah Goel, M.D. 415-641-6625
Allyson La Barbara415-232-6159
Karen Makely, M.D. 415-641-6650
John VandeGuchte, MD 415-232-6159
Jason Zamkoff, MD 415-232-6159
Pediatric Unit 415-600-0740
Pediatric Hospitalist Fax 415-600-0745
Pediatric ICU 415-600-0720
Pediatric ICU Fax 415-600-0725
Women & Children's Transport866-PEDS-911 (866-733-7911)

About Our Hospitalist Program
Our hospitalists work in partnership with referring pediatricians during a child's hospitalization. These physicians -- who are available in the Pediatric Units 24 hours a day -- coordinate and oversee all inpatient care including subspecialty appointments, procedures, tests and transport. Families consider our hospitalists as their liaison to the Medical Center and an important resource regarding their child's health. Other benefits offered by our hospitalists include:

> Board-certified pediatricians who coordinate all inpatient care and provide round-the-clock coverage, seven days a week
> Experienced, consistent health care team
> Ongoing communication with and organized discharge/follow-up plan for referring physician

For further information about our hospitalist program, see our Pediatrics Unit brochure.

Location
Our hospitalists work in the hospital's Pediatric Units:

Women & Children's Center
3700 California Street, 3rd and 5th Floors
San Francisco, Calif. 94118

*Please don't miss the Fourth Annual Frontiers in Pediatric Hospital Medicine Symposium, Oct 8-9, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Francisco.