If you are looking for a pediatric surgeon, you may want to choose a general pediatrician who specializes in the treatment of all types of childhood diseases. This article will introduce you to several such surgeons, including Dr. Chiu, Dr. Shew, and Dr. Krummel. All of these surgeons are members of the American Society of Pediatric Surgery and are experts in pediatric surgery. They are also professors of child surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Chiu, a general pediatrician, is the author.
Before joining Sick Kids as an instructor, Dr. Chiu worked at Martha Eliot Health Center in Watertown MA as a primary child care pediatrician. He enjoys working in the inner-city. In Watertown MA, he serves as the medical director for the Perkins School for the Blind. His research interests include lymphocyte development and pediatrics. He is particularly concerned with the prevention and treatment pediatric cancers, child developmental and systems for care improvement.
Dr. Shew practices as a general pediatrician.
Dr. Stephen B. Shew (a pediatric (general) surgeon from Palo Alto, California), practices at Lucile packard Children's hospital Stanford. He is board-certified and can accept several insurance plans. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Shew or to confirm their coverage information, call his office. If you find any inaccuracies, errors or inconsistencies, please contact his office. Check out the fee schedule for Dr. Shew if he is accepting new patients.
Dr. Krummel, a general pediatrician, is the one to call.
Thomas Krummel, MD, is a general pediatric surgeon and has been a member of Sante Ventures' board of directors since 2014. He has been awarded the William E. Ladd Memorial Medal 2020, which is the highest honor for pediatric surgery. He is a Stanford University University Professor of Surgery, and has more than 35 years of experience in this field. In addition to his current role, Dr. Krummel has served as a director of the general surgery residency program and as chair of the Department of Surgery.
Dr. Chiu is an associate professor at Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr. Chiu received her MD at Queen's University in Canada. She completed her surgical training at University of Toronto in Gallie Program. In addition, she received a PhD degree in Immunology from the laboratory of Dr. Jayne Danska. Dr. Chiu completed her surgical and paediatric critical training at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. She is currently an associate professor of Pediatric Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Frist is an Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr. Kaplan has been a active faculty member of University of Hawaii's Department of Surgery for over 25-years. His specialty is pediatric surgery. Additionally, he is an associate professor of child health and vice chair for research at the school. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a medical degree. He also completed general and pediatric residencies at Oklahoma. Prior to joining Stanford's faculty he was Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Dr. Dunn is a pediatric surgeon.
Dr. Stephen Dunn is a qualified general pediatric surgeon in Camden. He has vast experience in treating children of all age at three different medical centers. Dr. Dunn is fluent in Mandarin and speaks a number of languages, including English, Spanish, and Mandarin. He is an affiliate with several hospitals, including Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center, Walnut Creek Medical Center. He is board certified, holds numerous professional honors, such as the American Board of Surgery’s Recognized Physicians Award.
Dr. Shew is a senior resident at Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr. Shew has a clinical practice as well as active research interests. He is particularly interested in quality improvement and outcomes. His training included various leadership roles in hospital and university committees. He also worked in the areas of research and quality collaborations.
FAQ
Who is responsible to ensure public health?
Public health is an issue that affects all levels of government. Local governments are responsible for roads, schools as well parks and recreation facilities. The laws and regulations governing food safety, workplace safety as well as consumer protection are enacted by both the national and state governments.
What are the different health care services?
Patients need to be aware that they have 24/7 access to high-quality healthcare. We're available to assist you with routine or urgent care.
We offer many different types of appointments, including walk-in clinics, same-day surgery, emergency department visits, and outpatient procedures. We also provide home care visits for those who live far from our clinic. We will ensure that you get prompt treatment at the nearest hospital if you aren't comfortable visiting our clinic.
Our team is made up of nurses, doctors and pharmacists as well dentists. We are committed to providing outstanding patient service. We strive to make every visit as simple and painless for our patients.
What should I know regarding vaccines?
Vaccines are very safe and effective ways to keep you healthy. Vaccines protect you from certain diseases. Vaccinations can be given at specific times throughout your childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. Your doctor will discuss when it is best to get vaccinated.
What are the health services?
Patients need to be aware that they can get quality healthcare any time. No matter whether you require an urgent appointment or routine check-ups, we are available to help.
There are many options for appointments. These include walk-ins, same-day procedures, emergency department visits and outpatient procedures. We offer home care visits to those who live far from our clinic. If you feel uncomfortable coming to our office, we will make sure you receive prompt treatment at your nearest hospital.
Our team includes nurses, doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and other professionals dedicated to providing excellent patient service. We want to make your visit as comfortable and painless possible.
Statistics
- For the most part, that's true—over 80 percent of patients are over the age of 65. (rasmussen.edu)
- Foreign investment in hospitals—up to 70% ownership- has been encouraged as an incentive for privatization. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Consuming over 10 percent of [3] (en.wikipedia.org)
- The health share of the Gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to continue its upward trend, reaching 19.9 percent of GDP by 2025. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Over the first twenty-five years of this transformation, government contributions to healthcare expenditures have dropped from 36% to 15%, with the burden of managing this decrease falling largely on patients. (en.wikipedia.org)
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What are the 4 Health Systems
Healthcare is a complex network that includes hospitals, clinics and pharmaceutical companies as well as insurance providers, government agencies, public officials and other organizations.
This infographic was created to help people understand the US healthcare system.
Here are some key points.
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The GDP accounts for 17% of healthcare spending, which amounts to $2 trillion annually. It's nearly twice the size as the entire defense budget.
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Medical inflation reached 6.6% for 2015, more than any other category.
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Americans spend on average 9% of their income for health care.
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As of 2014 there were more than 300,000,000 Americans who weren't insured.
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Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has been passed into law, it is not yet fully implemented. There are still many gaps in coverage.
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A majority of Americans believe that there should be continued improvement to the ACA.
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The US spends more money on healthcare than any other country in the world.
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Affordable healthcare for all Americans would reduce the cost of healthcare by $2.8 trillion per year.
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Medicare, Medicaid, as well as private insurers, cover 56% all healthcare expenditures.
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These are the top three reasons people don’t get insured: Not being able afford it ($25B), not having enough spare time to find insurance ($16.4B), and not knowing anything ($14.7B).
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HMO (health care maintenance organization) is one type of plan. PPO (preferred provider organizational) is another.
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Private insurance covers most services, including doctors, dentists, prescriptions, physical therapy, etc.
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Public programs provide hospitalization, inpatient surgery, nursing home care, long-term health care, and preventive services.
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Medicare is a federal program providing senior citizens health coverage. It pays for hospital stays and skilled nursing facility stays.
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Medicaid is a program of the federal and state governments that offers financial assistance to low-income people and families who earn too much to be eligible for other benefits.