Dr. Rosenfeld has been practicing as a pediatrician in private practice for over 17 years. She is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 1994, Dr. Rosenfeld joined Children’s Medical Group and has remained there as a long-term primary caregiver to her young patients in North San Diego County. Dr. Rosenfeld practices direct patient care in the office and hospital setting, as well as a number of other clinical functions. In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. Rosenfeld has worked extensively with pediatric policy. Through her appointment as Chairman of Pediatrics at Palomar Medical Center (1998 to 2000), to her contributions on the CPMG Quality of Care Committee and her appointment to the CPMG Executive Advisory Board, Dr. Rosenfeld has served as a voice for pediatric patients in San Diego.
Dr. Rosenfeld completed her Pediatric Residency at The University of California, San Diego. She received her Doctor of Medicine from New York Medical College and her B.A. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from The University of California, San Diego
Beyond her career achievements, Dr. Rosenfeld was honored to be named as a New York Medical College Merit Trustee Scholar, the recipient of the Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation and Outstanding Intern in Neonatology at UCSD Medical Center. Dr. Rosenfeld maintains a longstanding affiliation with the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Additionally, Dr. Rosenfeld is an honored recipient of the Patients Choice Award 2008, 2009, 2010 and The Compassionate Doctor Award 2010.
Dr. Rosenfeld loves being a mom and remains quite busy outside the office with her husband and two boys, ages 13 and 8.
Recent Blog Posts by Dr. Rosenfeld
Sunscreen – Not just for Summer!
Most parents remember to put sunscreen on their kids when going to the beach or pool, but did you know that sunscreen should be used every day? With spring in full swing and summer around the corner comes the widespread concern over choosing an appropriate sunscreen. With so many to choose from and an ever [… Read More]
Is That Sore Throat Really Strep Throat?
When a child complains of a sore throat, most parents worry that it could be strep throat, initiating a visit to my office. Parents know their children need to be seen, but don’t necessarily understand why. “What is strep throat? Why is it treated? Is it contagious? Could it be scarlet fever, and do I [… Read More]
Keep your Preteens Healthy and in School. Immunize!
February 12-18, 2012 is Preteen Vaccine Week – Protect Your Preteen by Immunizing! With such busy schedules nowadays, many parents are unaware of the changes to the vaccine schedule. One of the best ways to keep your preteen healthy is with a visit to the pediatrician. Preteens should have their immunization record checked to see if [… Read More]
Could Your Child Be Anemic?
It’s cold and flu season, so no big surprise that I am seeing lots of coughs, colds, sore throats and fevers. What is surprising though is all of the infants and children with anemia. Most cases of anemia in children are a result of iron deficiency and that’s exactly what I am seeing. In fact, [… Read More]
Buckle Up Kids: New Year, New Car Seat Laws for 2012
The topic of car seat safety inspires many questions from parents during my well child exams. While most parents know their children need to be in some form of safety restraint system, they are often unsure when to transition from one stage to the next –now add in the new recommendations for even greater confusion! [… Read More]
Chickenpox and Shingles: What You Might Not Know
At least 3-4 times a month I get asked about chickenpox, the vaccine, and its protection against and relationship to shingles. Most people have heard about shingles, may even know someone who has had it, seem to know there is some relationship to chickenpox, but don’t fully understand what that relationship is. For that [… Read More]
Holiday Travel with Kids
The airports and freeways are busier than ever this time of year, and Dr. Anthony Magit reviews some solid advice on making our holiday travels safe and stress free. Remembering to check with the airline if you need to purchase a ticket for your little one, planning regular pit stops on long car rides, and bringing [… Read More]
Holiday Hazards
Dr. Anthony Magit shares some important tips for all of us to remember to keep children safe at home during the holidays. From avoiding serving food that kids could choke on, like nuts or popcorn, to keeping low-hanging ornaments and decorations out of kids’ reach, his advice helps ensure the holiday season will be [… Read More]
Children with Eczema and Dry Skin
As I headed out to work today the weather really caught my attention, how cold and dry it has become. Yes, it’s winter in San Diego! My hands were also cold and dry and it made me think about all of my patients with eczema and dry skin. Boy, is their skin going to flare [… Read More]
Enough is Enough! Have You Over Scheduled Your Child?
Can we overschedule our kids? You bet we can and unfortunately a lot of us are doing it already. Although most of us act with the best of intentions, it’s easy to get caught up when planning extracurricular activities. The downfall, however, is that too many structured activities at one time can have a [… Read More]
Apps to the Rescue! Smartphone Apps for Busy Moms
Ever feel like there are just not enough hours in the day to get everything done? Okay, so these smartphone apps can’t make the day longer, but they can help you manage the hours you do have. While there’s thousands of apps out there (and who has time to search the app store?), here’s a [… Read More]
