The role of the pediatric generalist in a tertiary care center is becoming increasingly important when dealing with complex pediatric illness. The pediatric generalists can help families make the necessary contacts with the many different subspecialists and help facilitate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

The Service assists community pediatricians and family practitioners that seek second opinions, have diagnostic dilemmas or need coordinated care among a number of subspecialists. Team members are liaisons between the referring physician and St. Christopher's, and manage the child's treatment plan in concert with the family's doctor. A member of the Service is available 24 hours a day for consultation, referral or emergency. Both inpatient and outpatient services are available.

Pediatric Generalist Service appointments: 215-427-4314
Pediatric Generalist Inpatient Service (direct admissions): 215-363-2307 (beeper number)

Keith D. Herzog, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Medical School: University of North Carolina
Special Training: Children's National Medical Center, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (pediatric infectious diseases)
Staff Appointment: 1999
Special Interests: Infectious diseases

Robert S. McGregor, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Medical School: Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Special Training: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Staff Appointment: 1995
Special Interests: General consultative pediatrics, pediatric education

Charles R. Reed, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine
Special Training: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Staff Appointment: 1982
Special Interests: General consultative pediatrics, graduate medical education

Eric Douglas Thompson, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine
Special Training: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Staff Appointment: 1998
Special Interests: General pediatrics, inpatient pediatrics