Harbor-UCLA
Harbor-UCLA

Department of Pediatrics

LocationHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
1000 W Carson St
Hospital 6th Floor, Box 17
Torrance, CA 90502
General Visit Hours 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Administration(424) 306-5600
Pediatrician Appointment(424) 306-7350
Subspecialist Appointment (424) 306-7338

Information

Newborn Screening
Pediatric Academic Research

Overview

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is a Los Angeles County hospital affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. With a full time academic faculty practicing in a public hospital, the Department of Pediatrics at Harbor-UCLA provides exceptional instruction by attracting physicians who strive to make a difference in the world.

The Department of Pediatrics at Harbor-UCLA offers cutting-edge research opportunities for faculty and residents. These programs are supported by industry-sponsored grants, contracts, and by various high-profile organizations. Harbor-UCLA is affiliated with the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Research, one of the most prominent independent research institutions in the country. With an annual budget of $70 million, the Lundquist Institute provides the infrastructure for extensive basic science and clinical research programs.

Harbor Pediatrics is committed to providing the highest level of care for the underserved in an academic setting.

Combining excellent scientific research with state-of-the-art clinical care, Harbor-UCLA offers a unique opportunity for training the next generation of leaders in pediatrics in a culturally diverse setting. The Department of Pediatrics at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is a uniquely strong and cooperative environment – one that prepares physicians for both the challenges and the opportunities in the dynamic practice of medicine. Training leaders in community activism, research, and clinical care, we are proud of the many contributions our faculty and graduates have made to improve children’s health.

Leadership

Lynne M. Smith, MD FAAPProfessor of PediatricsDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAChair, Department of PediatricsHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
Monica Sifuentes, MD, FAAP Professor of Pediatrics David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Vice Chair, Dept. of Pediatrics Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program Director, Adolescent Medicine Director, Pediatric Clerkship Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Administration

Lucinda Santos, MHADepartment AdministratorHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
Maria Equihua Executive AssistantHarbor-UCLA Medical Center

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