Accepting new patients
Elizabeth Torwekar, M.D. (she/her)
Accepting new patients
- Pediatric Hospitalist
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Hospital Medicine, School of Medicine
Expertise
- Pediatrics
Special focus
- Hospitalist
Locations and contact
I see patients at-
45.4978355, -122.6860452
About me
I’m Elizabeth Torwekar, a Pediatric Hospitalist focusing on the full spectrum of conditions that affect hospitalized children, including asthma, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and faltering growth.
I provide diagnostic and therapeutic treatments according to the standard of care for hospitalized children, such as antibiotics for acute bacterial infections, supportive care for viral infections, and fluids for dehydration. I also offer multidisciplinary care for medically complex children who require acute hospitalization.
I love working within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care. I particularly enjoy getting to know families, understanding their individual needs and preferences, and finding ways to communicate effectively across different cultures and backgrounds.
My approach is patient-centered; I strive to ensure that families fully understand the care their children are receiving and that they have the opportunity to provide input whenever appropriate.
Outside of work, I have two young sons (ages 2 and 5 months) and two dogs. I enjoy hiking and endurance sports, especially long-distance running—I’ve completed many marathons and even an Ironman triathlon.
Education and training
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Degrees
- B.A., 2009, Williams College
- M.D., 2014, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
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Residency
- Pediatrics, University of California San Francisco, 2014
- Chief Residency, University of California San Francisco, 2017
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Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics, 2017
- Pediatric Hospital Medicine, 2022
Memberships and associations:
- Academic Pediatric Association
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Insurance
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