Hospitalists
Children staying in the hospital may be cared for by a pediatric hospitalist. These physicians coordinate hospital care, communicating with patients' families, primary care providers and any needed specialists.
Pediatric hospitalists treat babies, children and teens who require inpatient care for infectious, respiratory or chronic conditions, including:
- Abdominal pain
- Dehydration
- Influenza
- Pneumonia and croup
- Urinary tract infections
- Other complex conditions
Meet the Pediatric Hospitalists
Benjamin Bova, M.D.
Board Certifications:
Pediatrics
Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Residency:
Pediatrics
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, Illinois
Medical Education:
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, Illinois
Bhavik Patel, M.D.
Board Certifications:
Pediatrics
Residency:
Pediatrics
Children’s Hospital of New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark, New Jersey
Medical Education:
Kharkiv National Medical University
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Stefanie Paulson, M.D.
Board Certifications:
Pediatrics
Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Residency:
Pediatrics
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, Pennsylvania
Medical Education:
St. George’s University School of Medicine
Grenada, West Indies
All providers are members of the Medical Staff at Lutheran Children's Hospital