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Department of Pediatrics

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Our Departmental emphasis is on research, tertiary clinical services, and educational programs that are aimed at the development of academic pediatricians and pediatric community leaders. 

Through the Department's multidisciplinary leadership in pediatric and adolescent medicine, our hospital has become a pioneer in “family-centered care,” and operates an internationally renowned research program.

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Our Department Head

 

The Department is led by distinguished pediatric  gastroenterologist, D. Brent Polk, M.D.

Dr. Polks also serves as the Chair of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at USC.

Spotlight on Dr. Polk
Dr. Polk's Medical Bio