As every parent knows, children and teens aren’t just small adults. They have very different needs, wants, and fears. That’s especially true in a hospital setting.
Pediatric hospitalists manage the unique medical needs of infants, children, and teens. Our hospital-based doctors care only for our pediatric patients throughout UPMC Northwest.
Our pediatric hospitalists offer your family important peace of mind — from your child’s admission to our hospital until their return home. They’re your child’s advocate and monitor their care while at UPMC Northwest.
UPMC Northwest’s pediatric hospitalists work with you to ensure your child receives the best possible care by:
We also care for pediatric patients transferred to UPMC Northwest from other area hospitals. And should your child’s condition need advanced care, our pediatric hospitalists can arrange for other specialty care or even transfer to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Pediatric hospitalists care for infants, children, and teens with medical needs that require hospital care, including:
Muhammad Badar Munir, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Heidi L. Ochs, DO
Pediatric Hospitalist
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