Kapi'olani Pediatric Hospitalist Division
At Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children, we understand that if your
child is ill enough to stay in the hospital it is a very stressful time for you
and the entire family. The Pediatric Hospitalists at Kapi’olani are dedicated to
providing the highest quality medical care for your child during your stay.
What is a pediatric hospitalist?
A pediatric hospitalist is a fully trained pediatrician who specializes in the
hospital care of children. Hospitalists do not have a general clinic like your primary
doctor so they can be available for hospitalized patients at all times. Hospitalists
are also involved in coordinating your child’s care with other medical services
such as consultant subspecialists, surgeons, therapists, case managers and social
workers.
Why does my child have a pediatric hospitalist instead of his or her primary
doctor?
Your primary doctor has a busy clinic schedule in the office and sometimes can’t
be available for your child’s immediate needs in the hospital. Your primary doctor
allows our Pediatric Hospitalists to care for your child because we can respond
to your child’s needs more quickly for the best possible care. The Pediatric Hospitalist
is in close contact with your primary doctor. Your primary doctor is notified when
your child is admitted to the hospital, alerted to any major changes in his or her
status, and when your child is discharged. Your primary doctor receives a summary
of your child’s hospital stay including all test results or subspecialist notes
so he or she is up to date on everything that happens during your hospital stay.
You may contact your primary doctor at any time during your hospitalization. After
your child is discharged, you will follow up with your primary doctor as before
your child’s hospitalization.
What is the Kapi’olani Pediatric Hospitalist Division?
The Kapi’olani Pediatric Hospitalist Division began in 1999 and has grown from
a staff of 2 to a staff of 12 fully trained pediatric hospitalists in 2008. We have
many roles in Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children. Our primary responsibility
is to provide the highest quality and most current medical care to our patients.
We also have teaching and supervisory roles for resident and student doctors, assisting
in hospital administration, and conducting research in children’s health.
What can I expect during my child’s hospital stay?
When your child reaches either the Wilcox or Carter wards at Kapi’olani Medical
Center, you and your family will meet your medical team which includes doctors,
nurses, and staff. The nurses and staff will be the first people you meet and they
will be asking for general information about your child and family. The next people
you will likely meet are the pediatric residents and student doctors. These are
doctors who have completed or are studying for their medical degree and are completing
their specialized training in pediatrics. They will obtain detailed information
about your child’s illness as well as background information necessary for your
child’s medical care. Finally, you will meet the Pediatric Hospitalist who will
review the gathered information to clarify any facts that have been obtained.
Every morning from about 8:30 to 10:30 AM, the pediatric hospitalist, resident
and student doctors, and nurses will come in to your room to discuss your child’s
current status with you. This way, your child’s information is kept private, everyone
in your child’s care has the same information, and you will hear everything being
proposed for your child’s care. This is the time where we can explain what is happening
with your child and your opportunity to ask any questions you may have for us. During
the day, we will update you on any test results or any changes in medical care.
At night, doctors stay overnight in the hospital to monitor and address your child’s
immediate needs until your regular medical team returns during the following day.
How can I contact the Kapi’olani Pediatric Hospitalists?
Our address is Kapi’olani Pediatric Hospitalist Division, KMCWC,
1319 Punahou St, 2nd floor, Honolulu, HI, 96826. The hospital operator at (808)
983-6000 can reach us by phone and our fax number is (808) 983-6109.
Who are the Kapi’olani Pediatric Hospitalists?
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Tina Ackermann, M.D.
Dr. Ackermann is a board certified pediatrician who completed her residency
and chief residency at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in
Virginia. She received her medical education at State University of New
York-Buffalo after attending Johns Hopkins University of Maryland for her
undergraduate degree. She was previously employed as a pediatric hospitalist
at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh before becoming an Assistant Professor
of Pediatrics at the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine.
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Lora Bergert, M.D.
Division Head, Pediatric Hospitalist Division
After finishing her undergraduate degree at University of Wyoming, Dr.
Bergert attended University of Minnesota for her medical degree. She completed
her residency and chief residency at University of California-San Diego.
She is a board certified pediatrician with memberships in the American Academy
of Pediatrics and the Society of Hospital Medicine. She is an Assistant
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School
of Medicine.
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Selina Chen, M.D., MPH
Dr. Selina Chen completed her undergraduate and medical school education
at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She received her Masters in Public
Health at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and completed an internal
medicine and pediatrics residency at the University of Hawai‘i. She is an
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University
of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine.
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Diane Ching, M.D.
Dr. Ching earned her undergraduate degree at Rutgers, The State University
of New Jersey. She completed her medical degree at the John A Burns School
of Medicine. Her pediatrics training was also completed at the University
of Hawai‘I. Dr. Ching is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics
and is board certified.
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Kristin Fernandez, M.D., MS
Dr. Fernandez completed her internal medicine and pediatrics residency
at the Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. She received
her undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, and her
medical school at the John A Burns School of Medicine in Hawai‘i. She received
her Masters degree at the University of Hawai‘i in Biomedical Sciences.
She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College
of Physicians.
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Colleen Finnegan, M.D.
After receiving her undergraduate degree at Hampshire College, Dr. Finnegan
attended the University of Massachusetts. She completed her residency in
internal medicine and pediatrics at Baystate Medical Center. She is board
certified in internal medicine and pediatrics and is a member of the American
Academy of Pediatrics.
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Jessica Kosut, M.D.
Dr. Kosut is a board certified pediatrician who completed her undergraduate
degree at the University of California at Davis and her medical degree from
the New York Medical College. She completed her pediatric residency at Children’s
National Medical Center.
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Mae S. I. Kyono, M.D.
After receiving her undergraduate degree at the University of Hawai‘i-Manoa,
Dr. Kyono completed her medical school education and residency at the John
A. Burns School of Medicine in Hawai‘i. She is board certified in pediatrics
and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Kyra Len, M.D.
Dr. Len studied at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa before attending
the John A Burns School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the
Children’s Hospital of Oakland, California. She is a board certified pediatrician
who is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Hawai‘i Medical
Association. She is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University
of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine.
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James Lin, M.D.
After receiving his undergraduate degree at Stanford University in California,
Dr. Lin attended the University of Iowa College of Medicine and Duke University
in North Carolina for his pediatric training. He is board certified and
a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Before joining the Pediatric
Hospitalist Division, Dr. Lin was a general pediatrician at Kauai Medical
Clinic. He is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of
Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine.
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Barry Mizuo, M.D.
Dr. Mizuo was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. He attended high
school at the University of Hawai‘i Laboratory School and then went on to
the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa for his undergraduate degree. Dr. Mizuo
completed his medical education at the John A Burns School of Medicine in
Hawai‘i and his pediatrics residency at the University of California Irvine.
He is a board certified pediatrician and a member of the American Academy
of Pediatrics.
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Cheryl Okado, M.D.
Dr. Okado received her undergraduate degree from Harvey Mudd College
and her medical degree from the John A. Burns School of Medicine here in
Hawai‘i. She completed her pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital
of Los Angeles. She is a board certified pediatrician.
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Shilpa J. Patel, M.D.
Dr. Patel received her undergraduate degree from Vassar College and completed
her medical education and residency at the University of Vermont. Dr. Patel
is board certified in pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy
of Pediatrics. She is also the Associate Program Director for the University
of Hawai‘i Pediatric Residency Program.
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Bill Shea, M.D., MPH
Dr. Shea is a graduate of Villanova University and received his Masters
in Public Health at Hahnemann University in Pennsylvania. He completed his
medical degree at University of Connecticut and his internal medicine and
pediatrics training at University of Hawai‘i. He is an Assistant Professor
of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Hawai‘i John A.
Burns School of Medicine.
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Alicia Turlington, M.D.
Dr. Turlington received her undergraduate degree from Providence College
and her medical degree from the University of Southern California. She completed
her pediatric residency at John A. Burns School of Medicine in Hawai‘i,
is board certified in pediatrics, and is a member of the American Association
for Pediatrics.
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Megan Yunghans, M.D.
Dr. Yunghans is a board certified pediatrician who received her undergraduate
and medical degree from the University of Florida. She completed her pediatric
residency at the University of Michigan.
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