Mary Workman Rutherford, MD
Division Director and Attending Physician
Medical School: State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY
Residency: University of California, San Diego
Fellowship: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Board Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Language(s): English
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Summary
Mary Rutherford, MD, is an expert in pediatric emergency medicine. She leads the emergency team at Children’s Hospital Oakland, Northern California’s busiest Level 1 pediatric trauma center and emergency department. She and her team treat and stabilize children with problems ranging from traumatic injuries and heart conditions to severe flu symptoms. However, asthma is the most frequent reason for visits to Children’s Emergency Department. Cuts and broken bones are also common reasons for emergency visits. Dr. Rutherford can speak about a variety of topics, including advanced pediatric life support (APLS), injury prevention and disaster preparedness.
Compelling Fact
Trauma is the leading cause of death and disability in the pediatric and young adult age groups. Most traumatic injuries are preventable through education, the use of safety devices or parents avoiding potentially hazardous situations.
Source: National Pediatric Trauma Registry
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3223.htm
Expertise
- Pediatric emergency medicine
- Trauma
- Injury prevention
- Disaster preparedness
- Issues of emergency medicine management unique to children
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