He was Director of the Outpatient Clinics at Children's Hospital from 1964-1982, and Chief of Pediatrics at Harborview from 1983 until 2002. Dr. Bergman has had a long career practicing "political medicine," which he defines as employing the political process to improve the health of children. In addition to serving as Chair of the Board of Directors of the PlayGarden, his major activities involve attempting to improve health services and early learning opportunities for Washington State children in foster care.