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Pediatric Critical Care

Families can rely on the largest and most experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Idaho at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. Our highly trained team is dedicated to saving the lives and protecting the brains and bodies of young, critically ill patients. Utilizing the most advanced technology available, we care for children who have serious respiratory problems such as pneumonia or asthma; are recovering from complex surgeries or injuries; are dependent on medical technology such as ventilators; or are experiencing organ failure.

  • Facilities & Locations

St. Luke's Children's Hospital: Boise

The pediatric team at Idaho’s only children’s hospital is dedicated to providing specialized care in a safe, comforting and family-friendly setting.

  • Location & Contact Info

    190 E. Bannock St.
    Boise, ID 83712
    208-706-5437

Providers

  • Whitney M. Chase, PNP

    Pediatric Critical Care
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    Derrick J.N. Dauplaise, MD

    Pediatrics

    Biography

    Derrick J. N. Dauplaise, MD earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry and his medical degree from the University of South Florida. He completed his residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric critical care medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Michelle T. Gardner, MD

    Pediatric Critical Care

  • Erin R. Powell, MD

    Pediatric Critical Care

    Biography

    Erin Powell, MD is an attending pediatric intensivist who provides care for critically ill infants and children in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

  • James B. Remmel Jr, MD

    Pediatric Critical Care

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Susan Nelene Romero, NP

    Pediatric Critical Care

    Biography

    Susan Romero, MSN, APRN, CPNP AC/PC is a pediatric critical care nurse practitioner and founder of Crita Sim LLC, a simulation-based training company. Her 30-year nursing career has been dedicated to pediatric care and education. 

    Susan worked at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium for over 11 years as a pediatric critical care nurse practitioner and director of pediatric simulation. She also contracts with the South Central Foundation Dental Program as their director and facilitator for their simulation program. 

    When not at work, Susan lives on a working ranch in Emmett, Idaho, with her husband and two sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, working with their livestock, land, and orchard. In her spare time, she rides her horses as much as possible, enjoying Idaho.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Marc J. Zafferani, DO

    Pediatric Critical Care

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

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