JosephJZorcMD

Professor, Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine

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Office
3401 Civic Center Blvd
# Children
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone+1 215-590-1944

Fax+1 215-590-4454

Dr. Joseph Zorc is a pediatric emergency medicine physician in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and has been in practice 25 years. He is experienced in clinical research, health technology/informatics, and quality improvement.

Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics), 1995 - 1998
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1995
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1992

PubMed

54 citations
Racial and ethnic disparities in the delayed diagnosis of appendicitis among children.
Monika K. Goyal, James M. Chamberlain, Michael Webb, Robert W. Grundmeier, Tiffani J. Johnson
Academic Emergency Medicine. 2021-09-01
40 citations
Radiographic evaluation for suspected cerebrospinal fluid shunt obstruction.
Joseph J. Zorc, Scott D. Krugman, Jean Ogborn, Jane Benson
Pediatric Emergency Care. 2002-10-01
586 citations
Updated Guidance for Palivizumab Prophylaxis Among Infants and Young Children at Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Michael T. Brady, Carrie L. Byington, H. Dele Davies, Kathryn M. Edwards, Mary Anne Jackson
Pediatrics. 2014-08-01

Journal Articles

Improving Recognition of Pediatric Severe Sepsis in the Emergency Department: Contributions of a Vital Sign–Based Electronic Alert and Bedside Clinician Identification...
Joseph J. Zorc, Elizabeth R. Alpern, Julie C. Fitzgerald, Annals of Emergency Medicine

Global Collaborative Research Informs Wise Use of Tests and Antibiotics for BronchiolitisMay 2020

Study Finds Multidisciplinary Approach Best When Assisting Families with Limited English ProficiencyFebruary 16th, 2023
Ultrasound Boosts Clinicians’ Success Rates in Inserting IVsAugust 6th, 2019
Ultrasound-Guided IV Placement Improves First-Attempt Success in ChildrenAugust 6th, 2019
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Improving Follow-Up After An Emergency Visit For AsthmaNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004–2007
Improving Follow-Up After An Emergency Visit For AsthmaNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003