UPH pediatric physicians care for the physical, emotional and social health of infants, children and youth. They practice each of the same specialty areas available to adults, and more, with particular expertise in the distinct developmental and health care needs of children.
At the Steele Children’s Research Center, physicians and scientists work together to research causes and develop cures for childhood illnesses and diseases. The goal is to advance medical knowledge to help improve the health of children. The Steele Children’s Research Center is one of the eight centers of excellence at The University of Arizona.
Pediatric specialties include:
Adolescent Medicine
Health care for teens and young adults, including reproductive health, behavioral health and eating disorder evaluation and treatment.
Cardiology
Complete and comprehensive care for children with inherited and acquired heart diseases.
Support Groups
HeartLight - for families of children living with congenital heart defects
Second Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm
University Medical Center, Room 3303
Phone: (520) 250-6252
Critical Care
High quality, inpatient care for children with serious illnesses.
Development & Behavioral Pediatrics
Works with children and families to determine and treat neurodevelopmental issues such as autism, learning disabilities, and developmental and motor delays.
Endocrinology
Care for children with diabetes and other endocrine disorders.
Special Program
The Angel Wing for Children with Diabetes is the only pediatric clinic in Southern Arizona completely devoted to children with diabetes and other endocrine disorders.
Direct Phone: (520) 626-6077
Gastroenterology & Nutrition
Complete diagnosis, consultation and therapy for diseases of the stomach, intestines and related organs.
General Pediatrics
Genetics
Treatment for children with birth defects, unexplained mental retardation or failure to thrive, and other widely diagnosed, known genetic conditions.
Hematology-Oncology
State-of-the-art diagnosis, treatment and long-term management for children with blood disorders and cancer; renowned in Southwest for stem cell transplantation.
Hospital Medicine & Outreach
High quality, inpatient care for acutely ill children; circumcision services for newborns.
Infectious Diseases
Inpatient consultation services to all pediatric sections and evaluation of children with recurrent infections.
Special Program
Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center (APDIC) is a 24-hour poison emergency telephoone service available to the public and to medical professionals throughout the state of Arizona.
Phone: (800) 222-1222
Neonatology
Leading multi-disciplinary care for premature and critically ill newborns.
Special Program
Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University Medical Center allows for a smooth transition from delivery, addressing the immediate needs of infants in the NICU. UPH physicians staff the NICU and utilize state-of-the-art equipment.
Nephrology
Care for children with kidney and urinary tract disorders and evaluation and treatment of children with growth problems related to chronic kidney disease.
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Inpatient care for children and adults with poisonings of all kinds.
Pulmonary Disease
Comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for children with chronic pulmonary disorders.
Phone: (520) 626-6627
Special Programs
Steele Children’s Research Center: Physicians and scientists work together to research causes and develop cures for childhood illnesses and diseases. The goal is to advance medical knowledge to help improve the health of children. The Steele Children’s Research Center is one of the eight centers of excellence at The University of Arizona.
Phone: (520) 626-7051
Support Groups
Tu Nidito: Individual, family and group support to children and their families as they deal with serious illness and death.
Phone: (520) 322-9155
NICU Parent Social Hour
Every Thursday from 10:00am to 11:00am
University Medical Center NICU Conference Room
Phone: (520) 694-7199
Online Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics
Arizona’s Child Abuse Information Center
Kids Health
Steele Children’s Research Center
Society for Adolescent Medicine
The Journal of Pediatrics
The University of Arizona Pediatric Pulmonary Center
Major Areas of Research
UPH pediatricians work with scientists at the Steele Children’s Research Center to research causes and develop cures for childhood illnesses and diseases. Current studies include:
- Investigating the molecular pathways directing normal and abnormal heart valve development in order to improve the diagnosis and repair of severe congenital heart defects.
- Searching for the genetic factors associated with Crohn’s disease. Finding these genes is the first step in developing new and better therapies that will help children manage this disease.
- Exploring how epidermal growth factor (EGF), when added to baby formula, reduces the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis – a lift threatening intestinal disease that kills 30% of premature babies.
To view the full array of research projects conducted by UPH physicians, visit www.steelecenter.arizona.edu.
University of Arizona Department Website
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