If you are looking to find a pediatrician, it is worth considering a general practitioner who is trained in treating all types childhood diseases. This article will provide information on several of these 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 also teach pediatric surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Chiu works as a general surgeon for children.
Before joining the faculty at Sick Kids, Dr. Chiu worked as a primary care pediatrician at Martha Eliot Health Center in Watertown, MA. He loves to work with the diverse inner-city community. Additionally, he is the Perkins School for the Blind's medical director in Watertown MA. His research interests encompass lymphocyte development as well as pediatrics. He is especially interested in the prevention and treatment of pediatric cancers, child growth, and improving systems of care.
Dr. Shew, a general pediatric surgeon, is available for consultation.
Dr. Stephen B. Shew, a pediatric (general) surgeon in Palo Alto, California, practices at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. He is board-certified and accepts several insurance plans. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Shew or to confirm their coverage information, call his office. Please contact his office if you have any questions. Please see his fee schedule if Dr. Shew is accepting patients.
Dr. Krummel specializes in pediatric surgery.
Thomas Krummel MD (general pediatric surgeon) is a member of Sante Ventures’ board of directors. He joined the company in 2014. He is a recipient for the 2020 William E. Ladd Award, the highest honor in 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 position, Dr. Krummel served as chair of both the Department of Surgery and the general surgery residency program.
Stanford University School of Medicine Associate Professor Dr. Chiu
Dr. Chiu received her MD at Queen's University in Canada. She received her surgical training at the University of Toronto Gallie Program and a PhD in Immunology from 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. Kaplan is also an associate Professor of Pediatrics and vice Chair of Research at the school. He earned his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and then completed a pediatric and general surgery residency at the University of Oklahoma. Before joining Stanford's faculty, Dr. Sullivan was Chief Pediatric Surgery at Children's National Medical Center (Washington, D.C.).
Dr. Dunn is a pediatric surgeon.
Dr. Stephen Dunn in Camden is a skilled pediatric surgeon. He practices at three medical centers and has extensive experience treating children of all ages. Dr. Dunn speaks Mandarin fluently and English, Spanish, Mandarin, and other languages. He has affiliations with several hospitals, including California Pacific Medical Center, Stanford Hospital, and Walnut Creek Medical Center. He is board-certified, and holds several professional honors including the American Board of Surgery Recognized Physician award.
Dr. Shew has been a Stanford University School of Medicine Senior Resident.
Dr. Shew also has a busy clinical practice. He is interested in outcomes and quality improvement. He was a member of several leadership roles on university and hospital committees. Additionally, he worked in the area multi-institutional research collaborations.
FAQ
What does the "health care” term mean?
A service that helps maintain good mental, physical health is known as health care.
What is an infectious disease?
Infectious diseases are caused by germs, viruses or parasites. Infectious disease spreads quickly when people come in close proximity. Measles, rubella (German measles), pertussis (whooping cold), rubella (German measles), measles), chickenpox and strep throat are just a few examples.
How can I get my free health insurance?
You can apply for free health insurance if you qualify. You might be eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Tricare, VA benefits, Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), military health plans, Indian Health Service (IHS) benefits, or some other program.
Statistics
- 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)
- The healthcare sector is one of the largest and most complex in the U.S. economy, accounting for 18% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020.1 (investopedia.com)
- For the most part, that's true—over 80 percent of patients are over the age of 65. (rasmussen.edu)
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What are the Four Health Systems?
The healthcare system includes hospitals, clinics. Insurance providers. Government agencies. Public health officials.
This infographic was created to help people understand the US healthcare system.
Here are some key points.
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The annual healthcare expenditure is $2 trillion. This represents 17% the GDP. This is almost twice as large as the entire defense budget.
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In 2015, medical inflation reached 6.6%, which is higher than any other consumer category.
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Americans spend 9% of their income annually on health.
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There were more than 300 million Americans without insurance as of 2014.
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Although the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA), has been approved by Congress, it hasn't yet been fully implemented. There are still gaps in coverage.
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A majority believe that the ACA must be improved.
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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 and private insurers pay 56% of healthcare expenses.
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The top 3 reasons why people don't get insured include not being able to afford it ($25 billion), not having enough time to look for insurance ($16.4 billion), and not knowing about it ($14.7 billion).
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There are two types: HMO (health maintenance organisation) and PPO [preferred provider organization].
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Private insurance covers the majority of services including doctors, dentists and prescriptions.
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The public programs include hospitalization, outpatient surgery and nursing homes. They also cover long-term care and hospice care.
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Medicare, a federal program, provides seniors with health insurance. It pays for hospital stays and skilled nursing facility stays.
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Medicaid is a state-federal joint program that provides financial help to low-income persons and families who make too many to qualify for any other benefits.