Advancing Pediatric Services

Ricardo Flores, MD, Pediatric Intensivist, is the Medical Director for High Risk Pediatric Services and is a leader in providing specialty outpatient care for pediatric patients.

In the Santa Maria Valley, the community continues to grow at a rapid pace, and according to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 40% of Santa Maria residents are under the age of 18. With this sustained growth, Marian Regional Medical Center seeks to cultivate care in the region for critically ill and injured children.

As of 2018, Marian has served 35,000 pediatric patients a year, which is a 26% increase in pediatric volume since the opening of the new hospital in 2012. With a lack of highly specialized pediatric care on the Central Coast, Marian Regional Medical Center is advancing pediatric services through the development of three important areas: pediatric cardiology, pediatric oncology, and pediatric outpatient specialty care services.

Paul Parker, MD, is a Pediatric Hospitalist who brings remarkable care and compassion to all patients under his care.

Throughout the next several years, Marian Regional Medical Center will deliver on a commitment to develop specialized pediatric services for our smallest patients who will receive advanced care designed just for them. Bringing these vital services to Marian will allow local families to remain local during treatment, letting our pediatric patients be surrounded by family and familiarity.

Pediatric Hospitalist Hillel Janai, MD, provides care for our young patients and is known for his ability to put children and families at ease.