Summary

Neonatology Dr. David Rowitch is chief of neonatology and professor of pediatrics and neurosurgery at UCSF. In addition to caring for patients, he leads a laboratory that is investigating genetic factors that determine cellular development in the brain and its response to injury. Rowitch is also interested in neurological problems in premature infants, as well as brain cancer. Rowitch earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge in England. Subsequently, he completed an internship and residency in pediatrics and fellowship in newborn medicine at Children's Hospital in Boston. Rowitch also participated in a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard College in Cambridge. His work in the field of neurobiology has earned him numerous awards, including the National Institute of Health Clinical Investigator Award, Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Award from the March of Dimes Foundation, Kimmel Foundation Scholar Award and the James S. McDonnell Foundation Research Award.
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Quick Facts

  • 37 years of experience
  • Childrens Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. David Henry Rowitch has 2 locations

Cedars Sinai Medical Center

8700 Beverly BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90048

Marinhealth Medical Center

599 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Ste 206Greenbrae, CA 94904

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37 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish
West Hollywood , CAFranklin , TNFranklin , TNLos Angeles , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. David Henry Rowitch has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Henry Rowitch has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Cancer (Medulloblastoma)
  • Cerebellar Cancer
  • Check-up
  • Glial Cancer (Glioma)
  • Immunization
  • Neonatology
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Premature Birth
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Childrens Hospital

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1989

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Dr. David Rowitch's office is located at 8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90048.
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Dr. David Rowitch is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center and Marinhealth Medical Center.
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