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David Hersh, MD/PhD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hospital Medicine)
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Additional Titles

Chair, Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital Pediatric Ethics Committee, Pediatrics

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Pediatric Hospital Medicine

PO Box 208064, 333 Cedar Street

New Haven, CT 06520-8064

United States

About

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Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hospital Medicine)

Chair, Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital Pediatric Ethics Committee, Pediatrics

Biography

As a Pediatric Hospitalist, I specialize in the care of children of all ages who are sick enough to be hospitalized for both general pediatric illnesses and more medically-complex situations which require an attending who can coordinate care and input from across different specialties.

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Education & Training

Resident
University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2005)
Intern
University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2003)
MD/PhD
New York University School of Medicine (2002)

Clinical Care

Overview

David Hersh, MD, PhD, is a pediatric hospitalist who specializes in the care of newborns, infants, children, and adolescents who are admitted to Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.

“Typically, I am the primary attending of record, leading the care of my patients as part of a health care team, as well as coordinating the input of various subspecialty consultants,” Dr. Hersh explains. “My patients may have general pediatric conditions or may require multi-specialty care. I also attend in the Well Baby Nursery on newborns.”

Dr. Hersh says he knew when he started medical school that he was destined to be a pediatrician. “I greatly enjoy helping children and supporting them through illness,” he says. “It is rewarding to know that I've had a positive impact on the lives of my patients and helped them through very difficult circumstances.”

The best part of his job, he says, is working with children of all ages and their families. “The spirit and resilience of young people is amazing to see,” he says. “I enjoy partnering with parents and guardians to provide the best care possible to my patients.”

Clinical Specialties

Pediatrics

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Pediatric Hospital Medicine

PO Box 208064, 333 Cedar Street

New Haven, CT 06520-8064

United States

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