Physician Relations
The Phoenix Children's Hospital Physician Relations Department serves as a link between the hospital, private medical staff and referring physicians. The department provides the following resources and services:
- Assistance with communication between community physicians and Phoenix Children's Hospital specialists and personnel
- Informing physicians about hospital programs and services (e.g, Valley Pediatric Triage, KidsLink)
- Serving as a resource for referrals and answering general questions
- Coordinating tours of the Phoenix Children's Hospital campus for physicians
- Continuing Medical Education programs in West Valley, Scottsdale and East Valley
- Pediatric Office Manager Forums
- Assistance with physician recruitment efforts for pediatric practices
- Visits to physician offices statewide
- New physician orientation program
The Physician Relations Department also offers the following materials to assist you and your patients:
Contact our office if you have any questions about Phoenix Children's Hospital or would like a personal visit from our Physician Relations department.
Physician Relations Representatives
Concern Line: (602) 546-DOCS
Manager: Lynda Christel
lchristel@phoenixchildrens.com
(602) 546-5873
Fax: (602) 546-0827
Kim Johnson
kjohnson4@phoenixchildrens.com
(602) 546-5879
East Valley and Southern Arizona
Heather Walton
hwalton@phoenixchildrens.com
(602) 546-5850
North Phoenix, Scottsdale and Northwest Valley
Erin Janiak Stahmer
estahmer@phoenixchildrens.com
(602) 546-5854
Central Phoenix and West Valley
Karen Pennington
kpennington@phoenixchildrens.com
(602) 546-3300