Laura M. Ibsen, MD

Biography

Dr. Ibsen specializes in caring for infants and children who are critically ill after surgery, due to injury, or due to a medical illness.  She has a special interest in fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for care.  Dr. Ibsen enjoys the teamwork in the ICU and the opportunity to help children and families during difficult times.

Dr. Ibsen is also very involved in medical student as well as resident and fellow education and enjoys sharing her experiences and knowledge with these learners and future health care providers. 

In her spare time, Dr. Ibsen enjoys spending time with her husband, two dogs and two cats, gardening, and enjoying the coast.

Education

• Degree:
  M.D.: University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, 1989
• Residency:
  Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1992
• Fellowship:
  Pediatric Critical Care, The Children’s Hospital, Boston, Harvard University, 1996
• Certifications:
  American Board of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics 1992
  American Board of Pediatrics, Critical Care Medicine, 1996