Pediatric Hospitalist Program

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The Cooley Dickinson Pediatric Hospitalists are highly qualified, board-certified pediatric clinicians who specialize in providing 24-hour, in-house coverage for pediatric patients who require hospitalization. The pediatric hospitalists also attend deliveries and provide newborn care.

Our pediatric hospitalists are available immediately to treat clinical conditions as they arise and to provide ongoing testing and monitoring as needed. The pediatric hospitalists also provide consultation to the emergency room and other specialists.

Our pediatric hospitalists provide family-centered care and coordinate the care of your child with your outside pediatrician, keeping him or her informed of the child's condition, progress and plans for discharge. If transfer of your child should become necessary, the pediatric hospitalist will discuss this with you and coordinate with nursing and case management to transition your child to another facility.

Feel free to contact the pediatric hospitalist caring for your child should you have any questions. To speak with our program coordinator call (413) 582-2792.

Pediatric Hospitalist Team

Dr. Lawrence A. Ciccarelli is board certified in pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Janet Weis Children's Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Philip Doherty is board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.

Dr. Peter Elsea is board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina and completed his residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Dr. Elsea is medical director of the Pediatric Hospitalist team.

Dr. Wayne Hioe is board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree at Albany Medical College and completed his residency at Albany Medical Center.

Dr. Navneet Marwaha is board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. She earned her medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at Baystate Medical Center.

Dr. Beata Puri is board certified in pediatrics. She earned her medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine in the West Indies. She completed her residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey and her fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at The Floating Hospital for Children in Boston.

Dr. John B. Sheehan is board certified in pediatrics. He earned his medical degree at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He completed his internship at the University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals and his residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.

Dr. James Splain is board certified in pediatrics. He earned his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio and completed his residency at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, also in Ohio.