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Dr. Christopher Longhurst, MD

Dr. Christopher Longhurst, MD

Palo Alto, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Longhurst, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Longhurst, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Longhurst graduated from UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Longhurst is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Longhurst’s office at (619) 543-3759.

    Where did Dr. Longhurst go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics | Stanford University Medical Center

    • Medical School: UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento | Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford | Newborn Hospitalist | Chief Information Officer | UC Davis, Sacramento

    Is Dr. Longhurst board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Longhurst, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Longhurst speak?

    Dr. Longhurst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Longhurst typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, conditions treated by Dr. Christopher Longhurst may include:

    Please contact Dr. Longhurst's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Longhurst typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Longhurst may include:

    Please contact Dr. Longhurst's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Longhurst accept my insurance?

    Dr. Longhurst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-3759 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Longhurst accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Longhurst in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

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    Where is Dr. Longhurst's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Longhurst's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (619) 543-3759

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    • A 'green button' for using aggregate patient data at the point of care., 2014

    • Refocusing medical education in the EMR era., 2013

    • Evidence-Based Medicine in the EMR Era, 2011

    • Decrease in Hospital, 2010

    • Optimizing care of adults with congenital heart disease, 2014

    • Use of Electronic Medical Record-Enhanced Checklist and Electronic Dashboard to Decrease CLABSIs., 2014

    • Core drug-drug interaction alerts for inclusion in pediatric electronic health records with, 2014

    • Association between Maintence Fluid Tonicity and Hospital-Acquired Hypotremia., 2013

    • Medical Education in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Era: Benefits, Challenges, 2013

    • A clinical case of electronic health record drug alert fatigue: consequences for patient outcome., 2013

    • Embedding time-limited laboratory orders within computerized provider order entry reduces, 2013

    • Immunization registries in the EMR Era., 2013

    • Using an Evidence-Based Approach to EMR Implementation to Optimize Outcomes, 2013

    • Rights and responsibilities of electronic health records (EHR) users caring for children., 2013

    • Reducing Mortality Related to Adverse Events in Children, 2012

    • Special Requirements for Electronic Medical Records in Adolescent Medicine, 2012

    • Internet Access and Attitudes Toward Online Persol Health Information Among Detained Youth, 2012

    • Integrating the home magement plan of care for children with, 2012

    • Health information technology and patient safety, 2012

    • Neotal Informatics: Optimizing Clinical Data Entry and Display., 2012

    • Impact of an EMR-Based Daily Patient Update Letter on Communication, 2012

    • Rapid Implementation of Inpatient Electronic Physician Documentation at an Academic Hospital, 2012

    • Neotal Informatics: Transforming Neotal Care Through Translatiol Bioinformatics., 2012

    • An evidence-based approach to activating your EMR., 2011

    • A 15-Year-Old Girl with Dysphagia, Failure to Thrive, 2011

    • Impact of electronic medical record integration of a h, 2011

    • Computerized Physician Order Entry With Decision Support Decreases Blood Transfusions in Children, 2011

    • Sociotechnical Challenges of Developing an Interoperable Persol Health Record Lessons Learned, 2011

    • Neotal Informatics: Computerized Physician Order Entry., 2011

    • Implementing an Interoperable Persol Health Record in Pediatrics, 2011

    • Neotal Informatics: Information Technology to Support Handoffs in Neotal Care., 2011

    • Vitamin D-Deficient Rickets in a Child With Cow's Milk Allergy, 2010

    • Improved physician work flow after integrating sign-out notes into the electronic medical record., 2010

    • Development of a Web, 2009

    • Alphanumeric paging in an academic hospital setting, 2006

    • Perceived increase in mortality after process, 2006

    • Index of suspicion, 2004

    • A practical guideline for calculating parenteral nutrition cycles., 2003

    • Isolation of Leclercia adecarboxylata from an infant with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, 2001

    What is Dr. Longhurst's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Longhurst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639238462.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Longhurst?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Longhurst

    What is Dr. Christopher Longhurst's specialty?

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Christopher Longhurst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Longhurst is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Christopher Longhurst accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Longhurst is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Longhurst offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Longhurst's office at (619) 543-3759 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Longhurst?

    Please contact Dr. Longhurst's office at (619) 543-3759 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Longhurst's office located?

    Dr. Longhurst's office is located in Palo Alto, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Longhurst have?

    Dr. Christopher Longhurst is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.