Blythedale Welcomes New Day Hospital Unit Chief

Blythedale Children’s Hospital is delighted to welcome Rebecca Carlin, MD, FAAP as the new Unit Chief of The Robert Stone Day Hospital at Blythedale Children’s Hospital. Dr. Carlin, who started in her new role in September, also serves as a pediatric hospitalist at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital and is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center.  

“We are thrilled to have Dr. Carlin join the team,” said Stephen Leinenweber, MD, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer at Blythedale Children's Hospital. “She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that will continue to innovate Blythedale’s unique Day Hospital program.”

Dr. Carlin received her medical degree from Cornell University Medical College and completed her pediatric residency at Johns Hopkins University. She is board-certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Carlin previously served as a pediatrician at Children’s National Health System and as a pediatric hospitalist at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

“I’m excited to work with patients here at Blythedale, many of whom I have seen in the inpatient setting at Columbia,” said Dr. Carlin. “I’m looking forward to continuing to advance this program that enables kids to live at home while also meeting their social and educational needs in this integrated environment.”