Hospital Medicine
The Pediatric Hospital Medicine Program at Monroe Carell is a team of experts focused exclusively on the care of hospitalized children and adolescents. A child's hospital admission is often complex and stressful for them and you. Our team of hospitalists is here to help.
We care for thousands of patients and their families each year. We are skilled in the management of common conditions such as asthma and pneumonia, as well as more complex medical problems. Regardless of why your child is with us, it is our goal to provide you with the very best possible care.
Meet Your Care Team
Derek J. WilliamsMD, MPH
- Education, Inpatient Pediatric Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, Quality Improvement
James AntoonJr, MD, PhD, MPH, MS
- Inpatient Pediatric Medicine, Medication Safety and Adverse Drug Reactions, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, Pediatric Respiratory Illness (RSV, Influenza, COVID)
Whitney L. BrowningMD
- Education, Inpatient Pediatric Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, Quality Improvement
Why Choose Hospital Medicine at Monroe Carell
- Family-centered care
Our national experts in pediatric hospital medicine provide a patient and family-centered approach to care. We consider your family an important part of the care team. That’s why our providers involve you in your child’s care every step of the way. Near the end of your hospital stay, we will share instructions for at-home care and plans for following up with your child's primary care provider and other specialty providers if needed. We will also keep your child’s primary care provider updated on what happened during your hospital stay and provide recommendations for treatment or future appointments.
- Coordinated care
We coordinate your child's care across the full range of medical and surgical pediatric subspecialties. Our multidisciplinary care teams and ancillary services are designed for children and families.
- Research & training
Our Hospital Medicine team focuses on transparency, patient safety and continuous improvement. We are dedicated to advancing child health through scientific discovery and training the next generation of pediatricians.