Specialized Programs at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Specialized Programs at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children 24-Hour Physician Referral Service: (888) 247-4737 CONTENTS Programs and Centers After Hospital Asthma Program..................................3 Burn Center..............................................................3 Center for Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs.........................................3 Cleft Lip and Palate Program . ...................................4 Grow Clinic (for children with failure to thrive) ...........6 Intestinal Failure Program.........................................6 Kidney Transplant Program .......................................7 Minimally Invasive Surgery Program...........................7 Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury Program................4 Mitochondrial Disorders Lab .....................................7 Cystic Fibrosis Center................................................4 Regional Fetal Evaluation Center ...............................7 The Dorothy Mann Center for Pediatric and Sickle Cell Care and Research Center.........................8 Adolescent HIV.........................................................5 Sleep Center.............................................................8 Epilepsy Program......................................................5 Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Program ..................................................................6 Trauma Program.......................................................9 Physician Referral Information...................................9 SPECIALTIES Adolescent Medicine...............................................10 Neonatal Care and Level IIIC NICU ...........................17 Audiology ..............................................................10 Nephrology/ Kidney & Kidney Transplant . ................17 Cardiology..............................................................11 Neurology ..............................................................18 Cardiothoracic Surgery ..........................................12 Neurosurgery..........................................................18 Critical Care...........................................................12 Occupational Therapy..............................................18 Dental Medicine......................................................12 Oncology................................................................19 Developmental Pediatrics........................................13 Diabetes Center......................................................13 Ear, Nose, & Throat . ...............................................13 Emergency Medicine . .............................................14 Endocrinology ........................................................14 Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Counseling...............................................14 Ophthalmology.......................................................19 Orthopedics............................................................20 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine..........................20 Physical Therapy.....................................................21 Plastic Surgery.......................................................21 Radiology...............................................................22 Genetics.................................................................15 Rheumatology........................................................22 Hematology............................................................15 Speech Therapy......................................................22 Immunology...........................................................15 Sports Medicine......................................................22 Infectious Diseases.................................................16 Surgery..................................................................23 The Lung Center......................................................16 Urology..................................................................23 Programs and Centers A-HA Program The After-Hospital Asthma (A-HA!) Clinic at St. Christopher’s aims to increase post-hospital follow-up visits and decrease re-admissions and repeat visits to the emergency department for asthma. Clinic appointments are scheduled within seven to 10 days of discharge for all patients over 2 years of age admitted to St. Christopher’s for the treatment of asthma. At each visit, a nurse practitioner reviews the patient’s hospitalization records, medications, and management techniques, as well as assesses his or her current condition. A social worker also evaluates each patient and guides families to resources to alleviate any issues affecting their children’s asthma. Additionally, all patients and families receive asthma education regarding triggers, warnings signs, medication compliance, medication delivery and the patient’s individual asthma action plan. Each patient’s primary care physician receives a letter summarizing the patient’s A-HA! Clinic visit. Lead Physician: Mark Dovey, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: Wanja Ogongi, M.S.W., (215) 427-6517 Burn Center As the only dedicated pediatric burn facility in the area, St. Christopher’s Burn Center prides itself on having a multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists trained to work specifically with young burn patients. The Burn Center’s unique specialization allows for specific treatments tailored for children. In addition to offering acute care, outpatient rehabilitation and advanced reconstructive surgery, the team uses advanced technology in wound management, making dressing changes less frequent and less painful for patients. Lead Physician: Paul Glat, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: Susan Cannon R.N., M.S.N., C.P.N., (215) 427-5154 Center for Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs The Center works together with families of children from birth to the age of 21 with complex illnesses, providing ongoing, comprehensive family-centered medical care to improve access to services, community resources and advocacy to assure that children obtain optimal support through life stages as well as promote their independence. The team helps parents care for children who are dependent on technology such as tracheotomies or feeding tubes as well as those with complex illnesses such as Down syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The Center has a “Next Steps” follow-up program for infants who have been in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. As patients get older, families are assisted in transitioning their children to adult-oriented programs. Lead Physician: Renee Turchi, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: Monica Condrad, R.N., (215) 427-8363 3 Cleft Lip and Palate Program www.stchristophershospital.com The renowned Cleft Lip and Palate Program is multidisciplinary and encompasses the combined experience of plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, oral surgeons, orthodontists, speech therapists, otolaryngologists and social workers. Geneticists and speech and hearing specialists also participate in the care of all cleft and craniofacial patients. The team uses advanced techniques that begin the process of correcting cleft deformities within the first year of a child’s life. Lead Physician: Paul Glat, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: (215) 427-5191 Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury Program The Concussion Program evaluates and treats children of all ages who have sustained concussions and other mild head injuries. The Program provides high-quality, multidisciplinary care and counseling and education for parents, referring physicians, coaches and athletic directors on the current management of traumatic brain injury and concussions. Treatment is tailored for each child. Children receive a comprehensive evaluation to assess cognitive dysfunction potentially affected by a concussion (e.g., attention, memory, speech, etc.). Specialists involved in their care may include some or all of the following: neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuropsychologists, radiologists and physical therapists. Lead Physician: Prithvi Narayan, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: (215) 427-5196 Cystic Fibrosis Center St. Christopher’s nationally accredited Cystic Fibrosis Center is a Therapeutic Development Center working with the National CF Foundation to conduct clinical research to remain on the forefront of advanced medical treatment and therapies. The Center’s expert team includes pulmonologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, dietitians, a research coordinator and social worker – all of whom are specifically trained in CF care. The Center’s Pulmonary Function Laboratory is accredited by the National CF Foundation and functions under the guidelines of the American Thoracic Society. Children of all ages can benefit from the sophisticated diagnostic equipment featured in the pulmonary and sweat test labs. Lead Physician: Laurie Varlotta, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: Meg O’Brien, R.N., (215) 427-5183 4 The Dorothy Mann Center for Pediatric and Adolescent HIV www.stchristophershospital.com The Dorothy Mann Center for Pediatric and Adolescent HIV at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children provides HIV/ AIDS care, prevention, and outreach to vulnerable youth in the Philadelphia area. Staff also visits doctors’ offices, providing continuing medical education for the professionals about HIV testing and shares their tools and expertise in implementing testing programs in their offices. Lead Physician: Jill Foster, M.D. [email protected] Information: Theresa Parino, M.S.W., (215) 427-5284 Epilepsy Program The comprehensive Epilepsy Program offers testing of and treatment for children of all ages who have experienced seizures. Specialists involved in their care may include some or all of the following: neurologists including epileptologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, radiologists and physical or occupational therapists. A wide range of treatments exist to control seizures including antiepileptic medications, strictly monitored ketogenic (high fat, low carbohydrate) diet and epilepsy surgery. For patients being evaluated for epilepsy surgery, inpatient video EEG monitoring, WADA testing, and more invasive monitoring including the use of grids and strips is used to assess the course of action. The range of surgical options offered for seizure disorders includes: Focal Resections Excision of small areas responsible for seizures hemispherotomy Disconnection of a cerebral hemisphere Corpus Callosotomy Disruption of the connection between the brain’s two hemispheres Vagus Nerve Stimulation The insertion of a pulse generator that sends electrical impulses to disrupt the formation of seizures. Lead Physicians: Agustin Legido, M.D., Chief of Neurology Email: [email protected] Prithvi Narayan, M.D., Chief of Neurosurgery Email: [email protected] Information: (215) 427-5470 5 Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Program www.stchristophershospital.com Critically ill infants and children of all ages who require ECMO, which is one of the most advanced forms of life support available to patients experiencing acute failure of the cardio-respiratory system, are treated by St. Christopher’s internationally recognized ECMO team. St. Christopher’s ECMO program, which has been in place since 2001, is an intense, multidisciplinary program comprised of specialty nurses, perfusionists, respiratory care practitioners, intensive care physicians, surgeons and neonatologists. A testament to the strength of the program is that more than 92 percent of infants receiving ECMO services for respiratory support at the hospital survive. This is well above the 76 percent national survival rate. St. Christopher’s ECMO team has developed training programs and strategies for reaching performance excellence measures to assure the highest quality of ECMO services. The ECMO team received the “Excellence in Life Support Award” by an international consortium of ECMO centers and was named “Best Nursing Team 2010” in the tri-state area by ADVANCE magazine. Lead Physicians: Daniel Conway, M.D. Email: [email protected] Matthew Moront, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: Dominick Carella, R.N., (215) 427-4841 Grow Clinic (for children with failure to thrive) The Grow Clinic’s multidisciplinary team of a pediatrician, nutritionist, social worker/coordinator, and psychologist evaluates patients to address the multiple medical and psychosocial issues that cause failure to thrive. The team develops a comprehensive treatment plan to improve nutrition and promote growth for the child and family as well as provide appropriate resources. Lead Physician: Dr. Hans Kersten Email: [email protected] Information: Kristin Marozsan, M.S.W., (215) 427-GROW (4769) Intestinal Failure Program The Intestinal Failure Program focuses on children with short bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). The program involves the evaluation and management of the medical, nutritional and surgical problems in these children. It is a multispeciality program involving Gastroenterology, Surgery and Nutrition. Lead Physicians: Harpreet Pall, M.D. Email: [email protected] Marshall Schwartz, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: (215) 427-6778 6 Kidney Transplant Program www.stchristophershospital.com The Kidney Transplant Program is at the cutting edge of kidney transplantation and is one of the few programs in the country to offer steroid-free care, if requested. Staff provides comprehensive care to infants and children undergoing kidney transplantation. St. Christopher’s has performed more than 430 kidney transplants since 1971. The Transplant Program is coordinated with the hospital’s dialysis team to ensure every child is afforded the opportunity to receive a kidney transplant in a rapid, efficient and safe manner, allowing for a return to a more normal life. The Transplant Program is part of the Kidney Center, which provides evaluation and care of children of all ages with acute and chronic kidney disease, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, hypertension, and all types of body fluid and chemistry disturbances. Lead Physician: Marshall Schwartz, M.D., Surgical Director, Pediatric Renal Transplantation Email: [email protected] Information: Caroline Braas, R.N., B.S.N., (215) 427-5195 Minimally Invasive Surgery Program The Minimally Invasive Surgery Program is at the forefront in the use of minimally invasive techniques including single port surgery in the chest and abdomen. Minimally invasive surgery is advantageous in the surgery of children of all ages, with shortened hospitalizations, less postoperative pain and minimal incisions. Lead Physician: Rajeev Prasad, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: (215) 427-5292 Mitochondrial Disorders Lab The Mitochondrial Disorders Lab at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is one of only five centers in the country equipped to analyze mitochondrial metabolism in mitochondria isolated from fresh muscle biopsy, as well as in frozen muscle and fibroblasts. Additionally, the lab can provide a detailed genetic analysis of mitochondrial disorders. Neurologists at St. Christopher’s are conducting ongoing research into mitochondrial disorders to better understand and treat them. Lead Physician: Agustin Legido, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: (215) 427-6786 Regional Fetal Evaluation Center The comprehensive Regional Fetal Evaluation Center provides expertise in prenatal diagnosis and treatment, reproductive genetics, and multidisciplinary consultations for expectant mothers with leading pediatric subspecialists at St. Christopher’s. The Center’s nurse coordinator helps ensure personalized service by coordinating all appointments and serving as a point of contact who follows the family from the initial visit through delivery and subsequent specialty treatment. St. Christopher’s offers fetal echocardiography and fetal MRI testing for evaluation of expectant mothers. Lead Physicians: David Sorrentino, M.D. and Shaheen Timmapuri, M.D. Email: Nurse Coordinator Lorri Collins, [email protected] Information: (888) 546-6402 7 Sickle Cell Care and Research Center www.stchristophershospital.com The Comprehensive Sickle Cell Care and Research Center is one of three regional referral centers licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to treat newborns diagnosed with hemoglobinopathies. Researchers at the Center are testing new medications and treatments for sickle cell pain and blood vessel problems, and participate in other national research programs to develop a better understanding of this complex disease. The Center coordinates acute care, routine follow-up care, and treatment with the anti-sickling medication hydroxyurea, referrals for curative bone marrow transplantation, as well as genetic counseling, patient and family education and counseling, and school and vocational assistance for children of all ages with sickle cell disease. Lead Physician: Norma Lerner, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: (215) 427-5096 Sleep Center The nationally accredited Sleep Center treats patients of all ages, from toddlers who have enlarged tonsils or may breathe through their mouths – causing sleep apnea, to adolescents and teens who suffer from the inability to fall asleep or stay awake due to altered sleep cycles, as well as children with sleep issues resulting from medical conditions such as obesity, Down syndrome, lung disease, seizure disorders and congenital malformations of the face. Staff members include pulmonologists and neurologists who are all board-certified in sleep medicine, as well as specially trained polysomnogram technologists and respiratory therapists. The Center uses advanced equipment to monitor brain waves, heartbeat, eye and leg movements, respiratory patterns and oxygen levels. Procedures performed include nocturnal polysomnogram testing, supplemental oxygen or oxygen weaning, non-invasive ventilatory support including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), mechanical assisted ventilation weanings, gastroesophageal reflux testing, multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT) and maintenance of wakefulness testing (MWT). Lead Physician: Danna Tauber, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: Phillip Varghese, R.R.T., (215) 427-3800 8 Trauma Program www.stchristophershospital.com St. Christopher’s Trauma Program team, comprised of dedicated pediatric specialists, is committed to providing compassionate and individualized care for minor injuries through severe multi-system trauma cases. The hospital has one of three state-accredited Regional Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers that is capable of providing highly specialized treatment of the most critical injuries. The team includes board-certified emergency physicians, trauma surgeons and anesthesiologists as well as neurosurgeons, orthopedic and plastic surgeons. Patients have access to advanced radiology services, an in-house surgical team with a dedicated operating room suite, advanced laboratory capabilities allowing for availability of blood and blood products, and short turnaround time for lab testing. Patients are subsequently treated in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with board-certified critical care specialists. Lead Physician: Matthew Moront, M.D. Email: [email protected] Information: Christine Campbell, R.N., B.S.N., M.S., (215) 427-4619 Physician Referral Information For assistance in selecting a staff physician, please call the Physician Referral Service, which is designed to facilitate referrals to the hospital’s specialists and programs, at (888) 247-4737. The service is available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. 9 Specialties Adolescent Medicine Appointments: (215) 427-3802 St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children provides comprehensive evaluation and management of medical problems in adolescent patients. Physicians specially trained in adolescent medicine provide consultation services for adolescent related issues including menstrual disorders, family planning issues and HIV testing for patients 12 to 21 years of age. Audiology Appointments: (215) 427-5469 Christine Goetschius, Director of Rehabilitation Services [email protected] The Audiology Department provides comprehensive diagnostic, habilitative and rehabilitative services for children from birth through 21 years of age. Audiologists work closely with pediatricians, ear, nose, and throat physicians and other medical professionals, speech and language pathologists, educational personnel and hearing aid dispensers to help ensure optimal academic and social success. 10 Cardiology www.stchristophershospital.com Appointments: (877) 871-1213 Shuping Ge, M.D., Chief [email protected] The Heart Center for Children at St. Christopher’s provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of children of all ages and young adults with congenital or acquired heart disease and a variety of other cardiac conditions. Older patients with congenital heart disease are also followed and managed collaboratively with adult cardiologists. The Heart Center offers diagnostic services for patients with cardiac dysrhythmias, congenital cardiovascular malformations, acquired heart disease, hyperlipidemia and systemic hypertension. Based on clinical need and following examination, patients are referred for non-invasive diagnostic services such as an electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiogram, exercise stress test, Holter monitor or a tilt test. In some cases more invasive procedures such as cardiac catheterization or cardiac surgery are recommended. Expertise in: Electrophysiology In St. Christopher’s electrophysiology lab fellowship trained cardiac electrophysiologists provide diagnostic and interventional therapy for children of all ages with abnormal congenital or acquired heart rhythms. Nandini Madan, M.D., Fellowship Trained Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiologist Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography St. Christopher’s experienced pediatric echocardiography technologists and board-certified cardiologists perform and interpret echocardiograms for fetuses and children of all ages who are at risk for congenital and/ or acquired heart disease. Fetal echocardiography is performed on high-risk pregnant women beginning at 20 weeks gestation. Invasive and Interventional Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship trained interventional cardiologists diagnose and treat a wide variety of heart problems in children of all ages in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, which is equipped with digital imaging equipment and computers for fluoroscopy and cineangiogram that allow for precise quantitative evaluation of heart defects. Often, definitive repair of heart problems that once required open-heart surgery can now be provided in a cardiac catheterization lab. C. Igor Mesia, M.D., Fellowship Trained Interventional Pediatric Cardiologist 11 Cardiothoracic Surgery www.stchristophershospital.com Appointments: (877) 871-1213 Achintya Moulick, M.D., Chief [email protected] Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons work closely with cardiologists to provide comprehensive care for children of all ages with congenital and acquired heart disease. Surgical correction of pediatric cardiovascular abnormalities and complex cardiovascular malformations of newborns and young infants is provided by an expert surgical team. A multidisciplinary approach involving cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, nurse practitioners, critical care physicians, anesthesiologists, nurses and social workers helps to meet the needs of patients and their families. Patients are treated for a broad spectrum of cardiac diseases including complex heart malformations such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, transposition of the great arteries, or interrupted aortic arch in neonates, single ventricle anomalies, complex forms of tetralogy of Fallot and atrioventricular canal defects, valvular heart disease and heart rhythm disorders, among others. Critical Care Information: (215) 427-8818 Children of all ages requiring critical care are cared for by a team of board-certified pediatric critical care experts in the 33-bed clinical areas in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CCU), transitional care unit, (Special Care Unit) and Pediatric Burn unit. A multidisciplinary Palliative Care Team provides services for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses and their families. The goal of palliative care is to reduce illness burden, relieve suffering, and maintain quality of life from the time of diagnosis onward. Dental Medicine Appointments: (215) 427-5065 Michael Suchar, D.D.S., Clinical Director [email protected] St. Christopher’s Department of Dental Medicine is staffed by dentists, periodontists and oral maxillofacial surgeons who have concentrated training and knowledge in treating children. They use advanced equipment, diagnosis and treatment methods while never losing sight of the need to educate and comfort patients and their families along the way. The hospital’s comprehensive dental services include preventive and restorative dental care, patient education, oral maxillofacial surgery and periodontics for children of all ages. Through conscious sedation and special operating room facilities, St. Christopher’s is exceptionally equipped to treat patients with special needs, behavioral issues and medical problems that affect dental care. 12 Patients with complex medical backgrounds, including but not limited to cardiac, renal, cancer, bleeding disorders, sickle cell disease, mental or physical challenges may require their dental needs rendered in close consultation with their respective medical specialists in a hospital setting. Children with craniofacial anomalies may also be treated by a dentist. Developmental Pediatrics www.stchristophershospital.com Appointments: (215) 427-5531 Maureen Fee, M.D., Chief [email protected] The Section of Developmental Pediatrics evaluates and treats children of all ages experiencing cognitive and/or motor difficulties. Patients treated include children with suspected or diagnosed developmental problems such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism spectrum disorders, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Diabetes Center Appointments: (215) 427-8100 Francesco DeLuca, M.D., Chief [email protected] The Diabetes Center at St. Christopher’s provides comprehensive care for children of all ages with diabetes. A team of endocrinologists, nurses, certified diabetes educators, social workers and nutritionists employ a multidisciplinary approach to provide medical care, education and support to diabetes patients and their caregivers. Ear, Nose, & Throat Appointments: (215) 427-8915 David Zwillenberg, M.D., Chief [email protected] St. Christopher’s staff of otolaryngologists (ENTs) provides advanced diagnosis and treatment of disorders of human communication, hearing impairment and problems of the pediatric airway and voice. Comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic and reconstructive surgical services are available on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Team members use endoscopic laser surgery to remove various lesions, both neoplastic and inflammatory, from the larynx and major conductive airway. All team members are specially trained in either laryngotracheal reconstructive surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery and/or ear microsurgery. 13 Emergency Medicine www.stchristophershospital.com Physician Referral Line: (215) 427-6812 Christopher Haines, D.O., Director [email protected] As a Level I Trauma Center, St. Christopher’s provide comprehensive care during medical or trauma-related emergencies to more than 70,000 children of all ages each year. With a 17,300-square-foot center containing 36 examination rooms and a trauma bay, the Emergency Center treats patients 24-hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. Board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physicians are in attendance at all times, and pediatric and surgical subspecialty care is available as needed on a consultative basis. Physicians who refer a patient for emergency evaluation are encouraged to speak with an attending physician by calling the Physician Referral Line. A dedicated Pediatric Transport Team coordinates more than 4,000 transports annually by ambulance or helicopter within the tri-state region. Endocrinology Appointments: (215) 427-8100 Francesco DeLuca, M.D., Chief [email protected] The Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders provides comprehensive clinical diagnostic and therapeutic services for children of all ages with thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary diseases, disorders of growth and pubertal development, diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia, and metabolic syndrome, as well as disorders of mineral metabolism. Comprehensive multidisciplinary care is provided for diabetes patients and their families. Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Counseling Appointments: (215) 427-6778 Harpreet Pall, M.D., Chief [email protected] St. Christopher’s gastroenterology program is both comprehensive and patient-focused. It includes outpatient and inpatient evaluation, and diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of gastrointestinal, liver and nutritional disorders in children of all ages. Typical patient digestive issues and disorders include abdominal pain, constipation, gastroesophageal reflux, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease and intestinal bleeding. Because gastrointestinal conditions can be quite serious and require complex care, the multidisciplinary team includes gastroenterologists, surgeons, nutritionists and social workers who are all dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. 14 Genetics www.stchristophershospital.com Appointments: (215) 427-8413 Carol E. Anderson, MD, Chief [email protected] St. Christopher’s provides comprehensive genetic evaluations of patients with birth defects, developmental delay, suspected genetic abnormalities, family histories of genetic disorders and adult onset genetic diseases. Advanced testing is available through the cytogenetics laboratory. Hematology Appointments: (215) 427-5096 Norma Lerner, M.D., Chief [email protected] St. Christopher’s pediatric hematology staff members diagnose, treat and manage children of all ages with a wide variety of both common and rare blood disorders and diseases. Some of the conditions treated include: sickle cell anemia, bleeding disorders such as hemophilia, red blood cell disorders, platelet disorders such as thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis and von Willebrand Disease, and disorders of white blood cells such as leucopenia or leukocytosis. St. Christopher’s is a regional leader in specialty care for newborns and children of all ages with hemophilia and hemoglobinopathies and the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center is one of three regional referral centers licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to treat newborns diagnosed with hemoglobinopathies, which include both sickle cell anemia and thalassemias. Immunology Appointments: (215) 427-5284 Jill Foster, M.D., Chief [email protected] Pediatric immunologists provide care for children of all ages with known or suspected immunodeficiency disorders including HIV/AIDS. Specialty care is provided for children with chronic granulomatous disease, agammaglobulinemia and Job syndrome among others. Assistance with providing home intravenous immunoglobulin is provided for patients. The Pediatric and Adolescent HIV/AIDS Program provides primary and specialty HIV/AIDS care for HIV exposed newborns, for HIV positive infants, children, and adolescents and their HIV affected family members. 15 Infectious Diseases www.stchristophershospital.com Appointments: (215) 427-5201 Sarah Long, M.D., Chief [email protected] St. Christopher’s pediatric infectious disease specialists care for children of all ages with a range of problems including common infections, life-threatening infections, recurrent infections, infections due to resistant bacteria and fevers of unknown origin or other diagnostic enigmas. Board-certified specialists, led by nationally renowned pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Sarah Long, are available for consultations on patients who have enigmatic or unclear diagnoses, children with severe or complicated infections or infections stemming from compromised immune systems. The Lung Center Appointments: (215) 427-5183 Mark Dovey, M.D., Chief [email protected] The comprehensive Lung Center at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children provides state-of-the-art pulmonary and allergy care across the full spectrum of respiratory and allergic diseases. Specialty centers are available for children with cystic fibrosis and sleep disorders. Care is also provided for children of all ages with conditions including complicated asthma, lung malformations, chronic recurrent cough, noisy breathing and other lung conditions. The multidisciplinary team includes pulmonologists, allergists, specialty nurses and nurse practitioners, a respiratory therapist, social worker and a dietitian. The Pediatric Pulmonary Function Laboratory performs a wide array of diagnostic testing for children of all ages. 16 Neonatal Care and Level IIIC Neonatal Intensive Care Unit www.stchristophershospital.com (215) 427-5202 Maria Delivoria-Papadopoulos, M.D., Chief [email protected] The Section of Neonatal Medicine provides a comprehensive program of highly specialized care for critically ill newborns. The Hospital’s 30-bed Level IIIC NICU is staffed by a team of neonatologists as well as neonatal nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants that provide individualized care for the complex needs of each neonate. The Section is headed by Dr. Maria Delivoria-Papadopoulos, a worldwide leader in the field of neonatal-perinatal medicine, whose research and medical practice has helped improve the lives of tens of thousands of children. Comprehensive care is provided by pediatric surgeons and subspecialists who are available 24 hours a day to respond to problems requiring medical, surgical or subspecialty intervention. Advanced treatment offered includes extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), inhaled nitric oxide therapy, high-frequency oscillatory and jet ventilation, as well as selective head cooling technology used to treat hypoxicischemic encephalopathy (HIE). The Newborn Brain Center provides a multidisciplinary team of experts including neonatologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and developmental pediatricians who diagnose and treat brain injury in the neonatal period. A 10-bed Continuing Care Nursery (CCN) provides a family-centered environment in preparation for discharge. Nephrology/ Kidney & Kidney Transplant Appointments: (215) 427-5190 Jill Foster, M.D., Interim Chief [email protected] St. Christopher’s Kidney Center is an integrated program bringing together pediatric experts in nephrology, urology and transplant surgery as well as specialized nursing support. The Center provides evaluation and care of children of all ages with acute and chronic kidney disease, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, hypertension, and all types of body fluid and chemistry disturbances. The Center’s nationally recognized dialysis and transplant program is at the cutting edge of kidney transplant care and is one of the few programs in the country to offer steroid-free care, if requested. The Kidney Transplant Program is coordinated with the dialysis team to ensure every child is afforded the opportunity to receive a kidney transplant in a rapid, efficient and safe manner. 17 Neurology www.stchristophershospital.com Appointments: (215) 427-5470 Agustin Legido, M.D., Chief [email protected] The Section of Neurology is one of the area’s leading providers of comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic programs for acute and chronic disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The Epilepsy Program provides the full complement of diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and other seizure disorders through neurodiagnostic testing including at-home, 24-hour EEG monitoring devices, invasive monitoring with subdural grids for intractable epilepsy, new treatments including antiepileptic drugs and special diets as well as vagus nerve stimulator therapy. A multidisciplinary team of epileptologists, neuropsychologists, dietician, social worker and neurosurgeon treat patients with refractory epilepsy. St. Christopher’s neurologists also have particular expertise in treating neurometabolic and neurogenetic diseases, spasticity, neuromuscular disorders, mental retardation, autism, ADHD and other learning disabilities, as well as neurological sleep disorders. Neurosurgery Appointments: (215) 427-5196 Prithvi Narayan, M.D., Chief [email protected] The Section of Neurosurgery provides comprehensive pediatric neurosurgery services for problems relating to the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Working collaboratively with other pediatric subspecialties, St. Christopher’s neurosurgical team ensures high-level, compassionate, coordinated care for children of all ages. A comprehensive program is in place to monitor and treat patients with concussions and other types of head trauma. Newborns with brain and spinal cord injuries or deformities are cared for in close collaboration with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Surgical treatment is also provided for craniofacial disorders, including positional plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis, as well as epilepsy and hydrocephalus. The Section also works with other specialists to provide care for children with spina bifida and spasticity. Occupational Therapy Appointments: (215) 427-5494 Christine Goetschius, Director of Rehabilitation Services [email protected] 18 Occupational Therapy uses purposeful activity to facilitate independence and functioning in children of all ages suffering from injury, disability or chronic illness. At St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children the focus is on development of movement as it relates to upper extremity/fine motor skills, perceptual and sensorimotor abilities, self care and social skills. Oncology www.stchristophershospital.com Appointments: (215) 427-4669 Gregory Halligan, M.D., Chief [email protected] St. Christopher’s multidisciplinary team of oncology experts provides diagnosis, treatment and management of all childhood cancers in a child- and family-friendly environment. The Hospital is a designated institution of The Children’s Oncology Group providing a wide range of state-of-the-art therapies and clinical trials. Amenities include onsite facilities for conscious sedation and procedures, an infusion center, radiology facilities, onsite Internet access to radiology studies and an onsite phlebotomy service. The Hospital’s neuro-oncology program diagnoses and treats children and young adults with primary brain tumors, spinal cord tumors and tumors related to neurofibromatosis. St. Christopher’s also has dedicated bone marrow and stem cell transplant programs. Ophthalmology Appointments: (215) 427-8120 Robert Spector, M.D., Chief [email protected] The Section of Ophthalmology provides comprehensive eye care for children of all ages with routine and complex ocular disorders as well as vision problems and reading disorders. Areas of special expertise include ptosis surgery, strabismus surgery and amblyopia treatment, congenital cataracts, pediatric glaucoma management and ophthalmological manifestations of systemic, metabolic neurologic diseases in children. Expertise in: Neuro-Ophthalmology Comprehensive clinical care is provided to a broad spectrum of patients with visual disturbance from optic nerve diseases, central nervous system disorders, ocular motility dysfunction and pupillary abnormalities. Robert Spector, M.D., Fellowship Trained 19 Orthopedics www.stchristophershospital.com Appointments: (215) 427-3131 Peter Pizzutillo, M.D., Chief [email protected] The Orthopedic Center provides specialized care and treatment of problems of bones and joints in children of all ages. Some of the conditions treated include: bone and joint infections; congenital abnormalities of the limbs and spine; hip disorders such as congenital hip dislocation and slipped capital femoral epiphysis; spine deformities such as scoliosis and spondylolisthesis; foot deformities such as clubfeet; neuromuscular problems, primarily cerebral palsy and myelomeningocele; and simple and complex fractures and dislocations. The Sports Medicine team treats sports-related musculoskeletal injuries and addresses non-orthopedic problems, in addition to offering surgical options for sports-related injuries and trauma. Expertise in: Congenital Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Surgeons evaluate and treat disorders and injuries of the finger, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow and shoulder. Specific conditions treated include traumatic injuries, arthritis, congenital hand deformities, joint injuries and pain, acquired disorders, tumors and infections. Michael Kwon, M.D., Fellowship Trained Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Information: (215) 427-5271 Jean-Pierre de Chadarevian, M.D., Director [email protected] The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine uses advanced methods to offer comprehensive diagnostic procedures on both a routine and an emergency basis. Each of the Department’s sections including Anatomic Pathology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Cytogenetics, Hematology, Microbiology and Virology, accepts specimen referrals and is staffed by medical technicians and technologists who work under the direction of MDs or PhDs. In addition to the routine tests and pathology evaluation, the section of Anatomic Pathology accepts referrals for muscle biopsies (light microscopy, histochemistry, EM) including mitochondrial cytopathies, kidney biopsies (light microscopy, immunofluorescence, EM), evaluation of mucosal biopsies for Hirschsprung’s disease, electron microscopy evaluation of ciliary ultrastructure (Ciliary Dyskinesia). The cytogenetics laboratory offers a consultation service to clinicians and oncologists and has developed expertise in solid tumor and hematologic oncology karyotypic alterations for pediatric and adult malignancies, routine peripheral blood karyotyping, testing of products of conception, tissue culture, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) testing, inclusive of touch preparations from frozen tissue and formalin-fixed paraffin-imbedded samples, molecular cytogenetics, genetics of autism, disorders of sexual differentiation and contiguous gene syndromes. 20 Physical Therapy www.stchristophershospital.com Appointments: (215) 427-5497 Christine Goetschius, Director of Rehabilitation Services [email protected] Physical therapists at St. Christopher’s Hospital treat patients who are experiencing muscular, musculoskeletal, neurological and skeletal problems as a result of birth, injury or illness. The focus is on gross motor skills, coordination and achieving physical potential. Each patient is evaluated individually and a goal-oriented program is developed. Plastic Surgery Appointments: (215) 427-5191 Paul Glat, M.D., Chief [email protected] The Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has a highly qualified team of board-certified plastic surgeons offering specialized and comprehensive treatment for all pediatric plastic surgical problems including congenital anomalies, disabilities and deformities. A leader in pediatric burns, St. Christopher’s has the only dedicated pediatric burn center in the area. Expertise in: Craniofacial Surgery St. Christopher’s employs a multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of children with craniomaxillofacial trauma and disorders. Complex cases are evaluated by fellowship-trained craniofacial plastic surgeons and neurosurgeons. Paul Glat, M.D., Fellowship Trained Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon Wellington Davis, M.D., Fellowship Trained Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon Correction of Ear Malformations St. Christopher’s craniofacial surgeons are specially trained in performing surgery to repair malformations of the ear such as such as microtia and other ear anomalies. Surgeons manage prominent ear deformities and perform otoplasty. Wellington Davis, M.D., Fellowship Trained Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon Burn Care St. Christopher’s Burn Center is the only dedicated pediatric burn facility in the area and has a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists trained to work specifically with young burn patients. The unit provides cutting-edge technology, unparalleled expertise and compassionate comprehensive care for children of all ages. Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery The multidisciplinary Cleft Lip and Palate Team encompasses the combined experience of plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, oral surgeons, orthodontists, speech therapists, otolaryngologists and social workers. The team uses advanced techniques that begin the process of correcting cleft deformities within the first year of a child’s life. 21 Radiology www.stchristophershospital.com Appointments: (215) 427-5235 Eric Faerber, M.D., Director [email protected] Radiology services cater to pediatric patients with both comfort and safety in mind. A team of experienced pediatric nurses administer sedation in a safely monitored environment in order to make the child more comfortable or pediatric anesthesiologists provide general anesthesia for those patients who require it. St. Christopher’s provides a wide range of pediatric imaging services, including x-rays, fluoroscopy, including video fluoroscopy, CT and MRI imaging including fetal MRI, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry and ultrasound. Rheumatology Appointments: (215) 427-5051 Donald Goldsmith, M.D., Chief [email protected] St. Christopher’s is a leader in providing comprehensive services for the evaluation and treatment of children of all ages with a wide spectrum of acute and chronic rheumatic disorders. Consultative or chronic care is provided to children with various rheumatic diseases including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, Lyme disease, acute rheumatic fever, vasculitis syndromes, periodic fever disorders, musculoskeletal pain syndromes and scleroderma. Speech Therapy Appointments: (215) 427-5487 Christine Goetschius, Director of Rehabilitation Services [email protected] The Department of Speech Therapy at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children addresses the needs of children of all ages who are experiencing difficulty with communication and swallowing skills. Children are individually evaluated and treated to help them achieve improvement in speech, language and/or swallowing. Sports Medicine Appointments: (215) 427-3131 Shannon Safier, M.D., Sports Medicine Director [email protected] The Sports Medicine team treats a range of typical sports-related musculoskeletal injuries – fractures, sprains and strains, contusions and bruises, knee and ankle injury and back pain – but also addresses non-orthopedic problems, such as irregular menses in female athletes, concussion and cardiac evaluations in conjunction with expert inhouse pediatric specialists. Surgical options for sports-related injuries and trauma are also offered to patients. 22 The team provides educational experiences for area pediatricians and family medicine specialists on common conditions in the young athlete, such as overuse injuries of the elbow and shoulder caused by pitching a baseball or softball. Surgery (General , Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery) www.stchristophershospital.com Appointments: (215) 427-5292 Marshall Schwartz, M.D., Surgeon-in-Chief; Chief of Pediatric Surgery [email protected] St. Christopher’s board-certified surgeons address the surgical needs of children of all ages, from extremely premature infants to adolescents, with a variety of conditions including infections, tumors, endocrine disorders and congenital malformations. Staff members provide evaluation and management of congenital and acquired diseases of the head and neck, chest and abdomen, which includes abnormalities of the lung, esophagus and gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas. They are also experienced in the management of complex pediatric surgical problems including: diaphragmatic hernias, congenital neck cysts, anorectal anomalies, undescended testes and pediatric tumors. St. Christopher’s surgeons also oversee St. Christopher’s Trauma and Kidney Transplant programs. St. Christopher’s is at the forefront in the use of minimally invasive techniques, creating shorter hospitalizations, less postoperative pain and minimal incisions. Urology Appointments: (215) 427-5434 Marshall Schwartz, M.D., Surgeon-in-Chief [email protected] St. Christopher’s board-certified pediatric urologists treat a wide variety of urologic problems in children of all ages. Comprehensive coordinated care is provided for children with adrenal, kidney, ureter, bladder and urethral problems and cancers that occur within the urogenital tract. 23 Multispecialty Care Centers St. Chris Care at Abington 947 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001 (215) 572-5300 St. Chris Care at Bucks County 3601 A Street Philadelphia, PA 19134 www.stchristophershospital.com (888) 247-4737 301 Oxford Valley Road Suite 1201 Yardley, PA 19067 (215) 369-3555 St. Chris Care at St. Luke’s Hospital 153 Brodhead Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 (610) 954-4975 St. Chris Care at The Reading Hospital 301 S. Seventh Ave. Suite 3120 West Reading, PA 19611 (484) 388-CHILD (2445) St. Chris Care at Washington Twp. 405 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road Suite 202 Sewell, NJ 08080 (856) 582-0644
© Copyright 2024