Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Innovations in Pediatric Emergency Care
Stanford Pediatric Emergency Medicine is committed to research, innovation, and pediatric-centered care that creates an atmosphere of comfort for young patients and their families.
Our 25-bed, state-of-the-art pediatric ED is separate from our adult ED and our physicians are also Stanford School of Medicine faculty, representing some of the most innovative minds, trained in leading-edge best practices.
A Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, we offer comprehensive 24-hour emergency care that includes direct access to world-ranked pediatric specialists.
Santa Clara County has recognized Stanford’s Marc Andreessen and Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Pediatric Emergency Department as a comprehensive care center for its ability to handle a broad spectrum of medical emergencies in young patients.
Meet Deborah Hsu, MD, MEd, Inaugural Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Vice Chair of Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Our pediatric emergency department melds expert care with pediatric-centered space
Stanford's Marc and Laura Andreessen Pediatric Emergency Department opened in 2022, and provides a bright, light-filled space abounding with images of nature and interactive installations designed to calm both patients and parents. The pediatric-focused space is fully staffed with board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and pediatric emergency-trained nurses and technicians. They provide the highest level of care for ailments ranging from ear infections to complications of chronic or congenital diseases, sports or school mishaps, to major trauma. Child life specialists, who distract and educate children during exams and procedures, have received graduate-level training. Read more.
In 2024 Stanford's Andreessen Pediatric ED further expanded to become a 25-bed facility, reflecting the increasing community need for specialized pediatric services. Read more
Take a video tour of the Stanford Marc and Laura Andreessen Pediatric Emergency Department and hear from Drs. Cherrelle Smith, Mia Karamatsu, Guillermo De Angulo and others about what makes this space so special for patients and clinicians alike.
ACGME Pediatric EM Fellowship
We are proud to train the next generation of pediatric emergency physicians!
Our ACGME-approved fellows are focused on leading-edge research in pediatric emergency care. Learn more
For Physicians & Clinicians
To refer a patient, please call the main pediatric emergency department line, 650-723-4422.
For Families
To reach a nurse regarding a patient, call 650-723-4411 (9am to 9pm)
Collaboration with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
The Marc and Laura Andreessen Pediatric Emergency Department of Stanford Hospital continues to serve as the emergency treatment facility for Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. In an emergency, bring your child first to the Stanford Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department (900 Quarry Road Extension). If they need to stay overnight, Stanford will coordinate a seamless transfer of care to Packard Children's (or another appropriate facility).
Latest News
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Pediatric emergency department melds expert care with child-centered space
The Marc and Laura Andreessen Pediatric Emergency Department at Stanford Medicine opened in 2022. This child-centered space puts young ones at ease while advanced care is delivered.
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Health Equity in the Pediatric ED with Dr. Cherrelle Smith
Growing up in a small, rural community one hour away from the nearest in-network physician, Cherrelle Smith, MD was aware from an early age of limitations on access to health care. Now assistant medical director of the Stanford Pediatric Emergency Department (ED), Dr. Smith has focused her efforts on expanding access to care as well as mitigating the behaviors and microaggessions that can marginalize female and black physicians.
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Profile in Innovation: Pediatric EM Physician Dan Imler, MD
Daniel Imler, MD of Stanford’s Department of Emergency Medicine was awarded the American Academy of Pediatrics EBSCO Health/DynaMed Plus Award for Technological Innovations in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Award for his work in creating Curbside, an online physicians-first decision optimization tool.
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Hospital to have separate locations for adult, pediatric emergency care
With the opening of the new Stanford Hospital on Nov. 17, the Marc and Laura Andreessen Emergency Department will have two locations: one for patients ages 21 and older and trauma patients, at 1199 Welch Road, and one for patients as old as 20, at 900 Quarry Road Extension, which is part of the original hospital.