Lea Fox, NP

Rebecca Silvers, PNP, MSN, is a dedicated pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in the care of children recovering from brain surgery and those in critical condition due to brain injuries or diseases. With expertise in various complex conditions, including hydrocephalus, brain tumors, and traumatic brain injuries, she provides compassionate care in intensive care settings. Silvers holds advanced degrees from McGill University and Vanderbilt University, where she focused on pediatric global health and quality improvement. As the founding director of the Center for Global Nursing at UCSF, she actively engages in research and education initiatives to enhance pediatric care on a global scale. Generated from the website

Gabriela Chica, PNP, is a dedicated pediatric nurse practitioner at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, specializing in the care of children with ear, nose, and throat conditions. Her professional interests include sleep apnea, chronic tonsillitis, sinus disease, chronic ear disease, and hearing loss, reflecting her commitment to empowering families in making informed health decisions. Chica earned her master's degree in nursing and pediatric nurse certification from the UCSF School of Nursing in 2018. Fluent in Spanish, she combines her clinical expertise with a passion for providing compassionate care to her young patients and their families. Generated from the website

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals are consistently ranked among the nation's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. We have two main campuses serving children and their families one in Oakland and one in San Francisco as well as clinics throughout Northern California. Whether we're treating a rare condition or providing a routine checkup, our love of helping kids shines through. With hundreds of doctors from more than 50 medical specialties, we provide care for virtually all pediatric conditions, including orthopedic issues, cancer, heart defects, neurological disorders and traumatic injuries. We are especially proud to be one of the few hospitals in the nation equipped to treat rare and serious illnesses in children.