Jessica Caitlin Witkowski, M.D. for UC Davis Health

Jessica Caitlin Witkowski, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics

Medical Director, Inpatient Pediatrics

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Specialties

Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Department

Pediatrics

Locations and Contact

UC Davis Medical Center



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Physician Referrals

800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284)

Philosophy of Care

My philosphy of care in medicine centers on family-centered care and value-based medicine. I believe that healthcare should prioritize the needs and concerns of both the patient and their family, creating a collaborative and supportive environment. I recognize the importance of communication, taking the time to listen to both the child and their family to better understand their unique needs. I aim to provide a positive and empowering experience for my patients and their families.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Witkowski is a Pediatric Hospitalist offering care to hospitalized children and families. She is board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine. She has a special clinical interest in family-centered care, including providing excellent communication and value to families during the difficult time of being hospitalized.

Research/Academic Interests

Dr. Witkowski’s research focuses on improving quality of care and patient safety in the pediatric hospital. She strives to ensure that every child receives high-quality, evidence-based care that minimizes the risk of harm.

Division

Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Center/Program Affiliation

UC Davis Children's Hospital

Undergraduate School

B.S., Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ 2005

Medical School

M.D., University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson AZ 2012

Internship

Pediatrics, Stanford Universtiy/Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital, Palo Alto CA 2012-2013

Residency

Pediatrics, Stanford Universtiy/Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital, Palo Alto CA 2013-2015

Thank You Awards, UC Davis, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023

Diamond Doc Award, UC Davis, 2022

Clinical Quality Award, Divison of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, 2022

Gold Star Award for Antibiotic Stewardship, 2019

Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Arizona College of Medicine, 2011

Huang JX, Colwell B, Vadlaputi P, Sauers-Ford H, Smith BJ, McKnight H, Witkowski J, Padovani A, Aghamohammadi S, Tzimenatos L, Beck Rn S, Reneau K, Nill B, Harbour D, Pegadiotes J, Natale J, Hamline M, Siefkes H. Protocol-Driven Initiation and Weaning of High-Flow Nasal Cannula for Patients With Bronchiolitis: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2023 Feb 1;24(2):112-122. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000003136. Epub 2022 Dec 16. PMID:36661418.

Natale JE, Boehmer J, Blumberg DA, Dimitriades C, Hirose S, Kair LR, Kirk JD, Mateev SN, McKnight H, Plant J, Tzimenatos LS, Wiedeman JT, Witkowski J, Underwood MA, Lakshminrusimha S. Interprofessional/interdisciplinary teamwork during the early COVID-19 pandemic: experience from a children's hospital within an academic health center. J Interprof Care. 2020 Sep-Oct;34(5):682-686. doi:10.1080/13561820.2020.1791809. Epub 2020 Jul 16. PMID:32674638.

Rosenthal JL, Atolagbe O, Hamline MY, Li ST, Toney A, Witkowski J, McKnight H, Tancredi DJ, Romano PS. Developing and Validating a Pediatric Potentially Avoidable Transfer Quality Metric. Am J Med Qual. 2020 Mar/Apr;35(2):163-170. doi:10.1177/1062860619854535. Epub 2019 Jun 10. PMID:31177805.

Witkowski J, Rassbach C. Efficiency in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Choose your own Adventure for Pediatric Residents and Medical Students. MedEdPORTAL. 2015;11:10214. doi:10.15766/mep_2374-8265.101214.