--- title: "Dr. Juliann Lipps Kim | Pediatric Hospitalist in Palo Alto, CA" description: "Dr. Juliann Lipps Kim, M.D., FAAP practices Pediatric Hospitalist in Palo Alto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-juliann-lipps-kim-1046237842" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Juliann Lipps Kim, M.D., FAAP ![Juliann Lipps Kim, M.D., FAAP](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/CBP3UnMNNAZ9O4M21RlQQov19JQP8Tut_26Dkol-dWw/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Juliann Lipps Kim, M.D., FAAP ## Pediatric Hospitalist - A pediatric hospitalist cares for children during their hospital stay and isn't available for office visits. [795 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94301](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-juliann-lipps-kim-1046237842#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-juliann-lipps-kim-1046237842#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-juliann-lipps-kim-1046237842#provider-locations) ## About Dr. Kim Languages English Gender Female Ages treated Children under 18 ### Approach to care As a hospital-based pediatrician, I meet families when they are experiencing great joy with the birth of a new child or when they are struggling to cope with a child's illness. I hope to provide family-centered, compassionate care during the time in the hospital and work to transition patients back to the care of their primary care doctor as soon as the child is ready. ### Professional highlights Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine; Medical Staff President, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford; LPCH General Pediatric Professional Practice Evaluation Committee; Chair, Project Cornerstone at Loyola Elementary. ### Outside of medicine Dr. Kim is married with three children. She enjoys running, music, photography and traveling with her family. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine **Internship:** Stanford University Lucile Packard Children's Hospital **Residency:** Stanford University School of Medicine, Chief Resident ## Board certifications - Pediatric Hospitalist ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - [Clinical Monitoring of Well-Appearing Infants Born to Mothers With Chorioamnionitis](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29599112) Joshi NS, Gupta A, Allan JM, Cohen RS, Aby JL, Weldon B, Kim JL, Benitz WE, Frymoyer A Pediatrics 2018-04-01 - [A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Cutaneous Lumbosacral and Coccygeal Physical Examination Findings in a Healthy Newborn Population](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29450217) Aby J, Kim JL Global Pediatric Health 2018-02-09 - [Case 2: Persistent Stridor After Upper Respiratory Tract Infection in a 2-month-old Boy](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26933228) Walz A, Goel V, Kim J Pediatrics in Review 2016-03-01 ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Palo Alto Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-center-1043246889) 795 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) [650-853-2992](tel:+16508532992) 650-853-6051 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Optimizing Nutrition in Preterm Infants - Premature Baby Care ### Conditions - Neonatal Care ## From Dr. Kim [Health & wellness ### Pumping and bottle-feeding guidance Need to supplement your baby's feeds? We break down everything you need to know about pumping, paced bottle feeding and safely storing your breast milk.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/pumping-and-bottle-feeding-guidance) [Health & wellness ### Routine Newborn Screening Discover the routine procedures your newborn will experience in the hospital. We break down everything from vitamin K shots and hearing tests to newborn screenings.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/routine-newborn-screenings) [Health & wellness ### Swaddling and Dressing Baby Find tips on clothing, layers and keeping your little one warm in winter and cool in summer.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/swaddling-dressing-baby) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatric+Hospitalist%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Palo+Alto+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.43963669410405%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.16204724723873%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - ![Adrienne M. 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