Malgorzata Skarzynska, MD, FAAP
It is an absolute privilege to join University Place Pediatric Clinic and to serve the local community. As a pediatrician I support and believe in these key areas:
- Building trusting and long-lasting relationships with the families I serve
- Greatly value patient-doctor communication
- Early developmental stages, helping family transition into life with a new baby, support in breastfeeding with respect to family wishes surrounding infant care, support in postpartum depression
- Early education and literacy promotion in a pediatric office
- Evidence-based care for chronic and acute illnesses with focus on patient safety and quality improvement
Education and Training:
- Wroclaw Medical University in Wroclaw Poland, MD degree
Internship/Residency:
- Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, PA
- Board Certified in Pediatrics in 2014
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Experience:
- Pediatric and adolescent practice in Philadelphia, PA
- Pediatric outpatient clinic and inpatient unit in Philadelphia, PA
- St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA
Personal Information:
- Dr. Skarzynska resides in the Tacoma area with her family. She loves traveling, spending time outdoors as well as reading and sharing the love of books with her young son.