I love working with children. They can overcome illness and adversity at a pace that astounds me.
Smell the roses
Wander outside into our Butterfly Garden in Oakland and our healing gardens at Mission Bay.
Darrow D. De Luca
MD
Pediatric hospitalist
Soccer player and comics enthusiast
Dr. Darrow D. De Luca is a pediatrician who cares for hospitalized children with a wide range of conditions. He has particular interests in research-based medicine and health education for his patients and their families.
De Luca earned his medical degree from the University of Sydney. He completed a residency in pediatrics at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. In his training, he gained experience in hospital care during widespread emergencies and disasters, treating victims of the H1N1 swine flu in 2009 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
De Luca enjoys spending free time with his two sons, who have taught him about swimming, gymnastics, Pokémon, PAW Patrol and PJ Masks.
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Education
University of Sydney School of Medicine, MD, 2008
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Residencies
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Pediatrics, 2013
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Academic Title
Associate Professor
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