The Department of Pediatrics is the largest academic department at the Keck School of Medicine, and is recognized as an exceptional resource for student teaching. The staff is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care and advancing the field of pediatrics. Furthermore, the private practice organization of the department continues to be one of the most innovative pediatric practices in the United States.

National and International Recognition

“Best Doctors in America”

• Robert Adler, M.D.
• Bram H. Bernstein, M.D.
• Joseph A. Church, M.D.
• Gertrude Costin, M.D.
• Timothy Deakers, M.D., Ph.D.
• Astrid H. Heger, M.D.
• Arno R. Hohn, M.D.
• Francine R. Kaufman, M.D.
• Thomas G. Keens, M.D.
• Alan B. Lewis, M.D.
• Richard G. Mackenzie, M.D.
• Eithne MacLaughlin, M.D.
• Wilbert H. Mason Jr., M.D.
• Christopher J.L. Newth, M.D.
• Robertson Parkman, M.D.
• Arnold C.G. Platzker, M.D.
• Robert C. Seeger, M.D.
• Stuart E. Siegel, M.D.
• Michael J. Silka, M.D.
• Masato Takahashi, M.D.
• Sally D. Ward, M.D.

"America's Top Doctors"*

• Richard Boles, M.D.
• Richard G. Mackenzie, M.D.
• J. Gordon McComb, M.D.
• Wendy Mitchell, M.D.

*New York: Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.; 2004

Small dietary changes may improve diabetes risk in Latino teens, study finds »
Reducing sugar intake and increasing fiber appears to improve type 2 diagetes risk in Latino adolescents. Michael Goran led the study.

Pediatrics professors honored for overseas work »
Richard MacKenzie, Stuart Siegel and Lawrence Ross are recognized by Mongolian government for service. MacKenzie receives the country's highest honors.

American Board of Pediatrics elects Thomas Keens to Board of Directors »
Thomas G. Keens, professor of pediatrics, physiology and biophysics at the Keck School of Medicine, was elected to a three-year term on the board of directors of the American Board of Pediatrics at its annual meeting last month in Quebec City.

USC's Pediatrics receives funding for stem cell research »
Four USC and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles representatives receive funding for stem cell research.

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles ranked among top 10 by U.S. News & World Report »
The hospital is also ranked among the best in the nation in six specialty areas by the magazine