Department of Pediatrics

Clinical Operations

Our Clinical Operations team oversees all operational aspects within the department.

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  • Tracey Wallace, CPME

    Tracey Wallace, CMPE

    Associate Chair, Finance and Pediatric Service Line
    • Management of budgets, operations
    • Oversight of clinical staff
  • Rishi Lulla, MD

    Rishi Lulla, MD

    Vice Chair, Operations
    Research Profile
    • Dyad with Director, Pediatric Clinical Ops
    • Oversight and direction of clinical practices, pathways, operations
    • Implement departmental policies on clinical research programs
    • Determine nursing coverage for efficient patient care
    • Participate in decisions around capital equipment, supplies, and ancillary services
  • Michael Koster, MD

    Michael Koster, MD

    Associate Chair, Clinical Affairs
    Research Profile
    • Medical Director
    • Dyad with ANCO
    • Oversight of patient flow issues
    • Oversight of quality and infection control
    • Leads culture change in clinical care
  • Ivona Sediva, MD

    Ivona Sediva, MD

    Associate Chair of Quality & Safety
    Research Profile
    • Oversight and accountability of QI metrics
    • Communicates QI initiatives and outcomes
    • Engagement in solutions for patient safety
    • Reviews and engages providers in patient satisfaction
    • Represents Department at QI Leadership meetings
  • Chanika Phornphutkul, MD

    Chanika Phornphutkul, MD

    Associate Chair, Interdisciplinary Affairs
    Research Profile
    • CNDC Director
    • Sets guidelines for interdisciplinary practice
    • Oversees joint programming with adult specialties