Professional Background
A detailed overview of Dr. Hidekazu Hosono's medical education, specialized training, and professional journey in pediatric gastroenterology.
Medical Education
- Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Comprehensive medical training with a focus on pediatric medicine and gastrointestinal health.
Residency Training
- Specialty: Pediatrics
- Completed rigorous residency program, gaining foundational expertise in child health, development, and disease management.
Fellowship & Advanced Training
- Subspecialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Advanced fellowship training focused on the diagnosis and treatment of complex digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders in children and adolescents.
Board Certifications & Credentials
- Board Certified in Pediatrics
- Board Certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Maintains active medical licensure in the state of California
Professional Milestones
- Established specialized pediatric gastroenterology practice serving Goleta and Santa Barbara County.
- Paneled provider with CenCal Health CCS, ensuring accessible care for families.
- Affiliated with Cottage Children's Hospital, providing comprehensive inpatient and consultative care.
Dr. Hosono's extensive training ensures your child receives expert, compassionate care for complex gastrointestinal conditions.
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Expert, Compassionate Care
Dedicated to improving the digestive health and quality of life for children and adolescents.
Areas of Specialized Focus
Dr. Hosono provides expert diagnosis and compassionate management for a range of complex pediatric digestive and nutritional conditions.
Nutritional Disorders
Specialized care for children with feeding difficulties, failure to thrive, and complex nutritional needs, ensuring proper growth and development.
- Failure to thrive evaluation
- Enteral feeding support
- Vitamin & mineral deficiencies
Pediatric Liver Disease
Comprehensive management of liver conditions in children, from neonatal cholestasis to autoimmune hepatitis, with a focus on long-term wellness.
- Neonatal cholestasis
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Metabolic liver disorders
Complex Inflammatory Conditions
Advanced treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, using the latest evidence-based therapies.
- Crohn's disease management
- Ulcerative colitis care
- Biologic therapy monitoring
A Compassionate, Comprehensive Approach
Dr. Hosono's specialized focus translates to targeted, effective care plans. By concentrating on these complex areas, he develops deep expertise that benefits every child he treats, ensuring precise diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies developed in partnership with families.