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David Braun, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Pasadena, CA

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Neonat/Perinatology Pasadena, CA

Associate investigator, Dept of Research and Evaluation, SCPMG

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  • Office

    100 S. Los Robles Ave
    Pasadena, CA 91101
    Phone+1 818-606-1487
    Fax+1 818-617-2451

Summary

  • Dr. David Braun is a neonatologist in Kaiser Permanente, Southern California where he was the regional physician in charge for neonatology from 1999 to 2019. He is currently an associate investigator in its Dept of Research and Evaluation. He received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and has been in practice since 1985. His research interests are in optimizing admission to the NICU and quality improvement research in aspects of NICU care.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1983 - 1985
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterChief Residency, Pediatrics, 1982 - 1983
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1979 - 1982
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1979
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityB.S., Biological Sciences, With Honors, 1972 - 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Physician Award Kaiser Permanente, Woodland Hills, 2007
  • David Wirtschafter Award California Association of Neonatologists and District XI of the AAP Section on Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine, 2019
  • Regional Lactation Advocate of the Year Award Kaiser Permanente Southern California, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Population-Based Frequency of Ophthalmic Adverse Events in Melanoma, Other Cancers, and After Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment  
    Braun D, Getahun D, Chiu VY, et al, am J ophthalmology
  • Population-Based Frequency of Ophthalmic Adverse Events in Melanoma, Other Cancers, and After Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment  
    Braun D, Am J ophthalmologist
  • Impairment of phagocytosis by relatively low oxygen concentrations (40 to 60%) in lung macrophages  
    Raffin TA, LM Simon, D Braun, J Theodore and ED Robin, Lab Invest, 1/1/1980

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Extubation frequency in neonates: the influence of birthweight, gestational age, and duration of intubation.
    Braun D, E Bosque and R Juster, Pediatr Res, 1/1/1987
  • Unexpected extubation and ETT taping factors in neonates.
    Braun D, E Bosque and R Juster, Pediatr Res, 1/1/1987
  • Mechanism of increased lung fluid filtration during lipid infusion in lambs.
    Teague WG, JU Raj, D Braun, RI Clyman and RD Bland, Pediatr Res, 1/1/1985
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Lectures

  • Discontinuing Car Seat Tolerance Screening: Effect on Adverse Outcomes 
    Pediatric Academic Societies 2023 meeting - 4/28/2023
  • Breakout session on CPQCC reports to facilitate family-centered care work 
    CPQCC Improvement Palooza - 3/4/2022
  • Choosing wisely for the other 80%: What we need to know about the more mature newborn and NICU care 
    Beth Israel Deaconess EPI lecture series - 1/13/2022
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Other

  • Probiotics and the Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Death, and Sepsis. 
    Braun D, Webinar - NEC Society
    1/11/2019
  • Neonatal drug screening. 
    Braun D, Los Angeles Pediatric Society News
    1/1/1992

Committees

  • Board member, CPQCC 2005 - Present

Professional Memberships