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David Cornfield, MD, Pulmonology, Palo Alto, CA

DavidNachumCornfieldMD

Pulmonology Palo Alto, CA

Critical Care Medicine, Cystic Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Diseases

Professor, Stanford University

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  • Office

    770 Welch Rd
    Suite 350
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-723-5227
    Fax+1 650-498-5560

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, 1989 - 1992
  • Children’s Mercy Hospital
    Children’s Mercy HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2015 - 2022
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1993 - 2006
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1989 - 1993
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Catch Your Breath: Management Strategies for Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy 
    National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/28/2019

Press Mentions

  • Soaring RSV Cases Continue to Overwhelm Hospitals
    Soaring RSV Cases Continue to Overwhelm HospitalsNovember 18th, 2022
  • Bay Area Children's Hospitals Strained as RSV Surge Arrives
    Bay Area Children's Hospitals Strained as RSV Surge ArrivesOctober 27th, 2022
  • RSV Cases Are Surging Nationwide. Here’s What It Means for the Bay Area
    RSV Cases Are Surging Nationwide. Here’s What It Means for the Bay AreaOctober 26th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Postnatal Lung Development: Mechanisms Of Molecular And Vascular DevelopmentNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2010
  • Developmental Regulation Of O2 Sensing In The LungNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2006–2009
  • Molecular Regulation Of Pulmonary Vascular Kca ChannelsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2005
  • Molecular Regulation Of Pulmonary Vascular Kca ChannelsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003–2005
  • U Of MN Child Health Research Career Development AwardEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2004
  • Developmental Regulation Of O2 Sensing In The LungNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2000–2002
  • Developmental Regulation Of Oxygen Sensing In The LungNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1999