Dr. Yvette Liza Kearl, MD, FAAP
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
1900 N. State Street Los Angeles CA, 90033About
Yvette Liza Kearl, MD is an Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at LAC-USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. As a senior physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at LAC-USC Medical Center, Liza Kearl serves as the Medical Director and Division Chief for Pediatric Emergency Medicine. In addition to clinical duties, her primary job includes administrative tasks to ensure the proper functioning of the Pediatric ER and as a division chief, to mentor junior faculty. She completed her residency in Pediatrics and a subspecialty fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and has more than 20yrs of experience working in a Level 1 Trauma center both at LAC-USC Medical Center and CHLA tending to critically ill children. As a seasoned physician, she is passionate about pediatric education, utilizing newer formats such as simulation to improve patient care. Her research interests involve quality assurance and improvement in the Pediatric Emergency Department, and she is passionate about care for children with psychiatric illness.
Education and Training
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1993
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics)
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Los Angeles General Medical Center 2013 - Present
Awards
- Faculty of the Year 2022 LAC-USC Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Professional Memberships
- The American Academy of Pediatrics
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