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David Stevenson, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Palo Alto, CA

DavidKendalStevensonMD

Neonat/Perinatology Palo Alto, CA

Professor, Pediatrics - Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center

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  • Office

    725 Welch Rd
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-497-8000

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1977 - 1979
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 1975 - 1977
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1975
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityBA, with Great Distinction, 1967 - 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1976 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1976 - 2025
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies National Academy of Sciences, 2012
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • William A. Silverman Lectureship American Academy of Pediatrics, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Noninvasive Blood Tests for Fetal Development Predict Gestational Age and Preterm Delivery  
    David K Stevenson, Joseph R Biggio, Ronald J Wong, Jennifer Okamoto, Gary M Shaw, Michal A Elovitz, Science Magazine
  • Risks and benefits of comparative effective research in preterm infants: SUPPORT  
    Stevenson DK, Wong RJ, Tyson JE, J Comp Effect Res, 1/1/2014
  • Silverman lecture  
    Stevenson DK. William A, J Perinatol, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Effect of heme oxygenase-1 on myeloid-derived suppressor cells during pregnancy
    Zhao H, Kalish F, Wong RJ, Stevenson DK, 8th International Conference on Heme Oxygenases, BioIron, and Oxidative Stress, 10/8/2014
  • Chemoprevention of neonatal jaundice using polymeric particulate delivery of zinc protoporphyrin
    Wong RJ, Fujioka K, Espadas C, Ahmed MIN, Lechuga-Ballesteros D, Kalish F, Rajadas J, Stevenson DK, 8th International Conference on Heme Oxygenases, BioIron, and Oxidative Stress, 10/8/2014
  • Is blue-green light effective and safe for use in phototherapy?
    Linfield DT, Lin DN, Schulz S, Vreman HJ, Wong RJ, Stevenson DK, Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, 5/3/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Philip Sunshine, 92, a Founder of Neonatal Medicine, Retires from Caring for Babies
    Philip Sunshine, 92, a Founder of Neonatal Medicine, Retires from Caring for BabiesAugust 26th, 2022
  • Neurodevelopmental and Growth Impairment Among Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Infants with Neonatal Infection
    Neurodevelopmental and Growth Impairment Among Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Infants with Neonatal InfectionNovember 17th, 2019
  • American Pediatric Society Announces APS Howland Visiting Professor Program Winners
    American Pediatric Society Announces APS Howland Visiting Professor Program WinnersSeptember 10th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Developmental And Neonatal Biology Training ProgramEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1990–2012
  • Chromium Mesoporphyrin In The Prevention Of Neonatal JaundiceEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2009–2010
  • Therapeutic Use Of Heme Analogs: Absorption In IntestineNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2001–2009
  • Surfactant Positive Airway Pressure And Pulse Oximetry Trial In ELBW InfantsNational Center For Research Resources2007–2008
  • Neurofibromatosis ScreeningNational Center For Research Resources2007–2008
  • Effects Of Statins On Heme Oxygenase-1 RegulationEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2007–2008
  • GDBNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • ELBWNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • CandidiasisNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • Surfactant Positive Airway Pressure And Pulse Oximetry Trial In Extremely LbwiNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Skeletal Phenotyping And Mutation Screening In NeurofibromatosisNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Photo RXNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Immunogenicity Of Heptavalent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine In VLBW InfantsNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Trial Of Benchmarking To Reduce Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Registry Of Morbidity And Mortality Among Very Low Birth Weight InfantsNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Phototherapy For Extremely Low Birth Weight InfantsNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Parenteral Glutamine Supplementation For Extremely Low Birth Weight InfantsNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Follow-Up Of Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants (ELBW)National Center For Research Resources2005
  • Early Diagnosis Of Nosocomial CandidiasisNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Regulation Of Heme Oxygenase In Neonatal AnimalsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1998–2005
  • Multicenter Network Of Neonatal Intensive Care UnitsEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1991–2005
  • Randomized Parenteral Glutamine SupplementationNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • HypothermiaNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Follow-Up Of Extremely-Low-Birth-Weight InfantsNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • EtropNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Cooperative Multicenter Network Of Neonatal IcusNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Cooperative Multi-Center Network Of Neonatal IcusNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Benchmarking/Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Trial Of Indomethacin Prophylaxis In Preterm InfantsNational Center For Research Resources2000–2001
  • TOFA Imaging Of Cerebral Oxygenation, Blood FlowNational Center For Research Resources2000–2001
  • Supplemental Therapeutic Oxygen For Prethreshold Retinopathy Of PrematurityNational Center For Research Resources2000–2001
  • Neonatal Inhaled Nitric Oxide Study (NINOS)National Center For Research Resources1999–2001
  • Infant Heme Catabolism And Carbon Monoxide DetectionNational Center For Research Resources1996–2001
  • Followup Of Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants From 401 To 1000 GramsNational Center For Research Resources1996–2001
  • Family Focused Developmental Care--NidcapNational Center For Research Resources1996–2001
  • Cooperative Multicenter Network Of Neonatal Icus--Generic Data BaseNational Center For Research Resources1996–2001
  • Randomized Combined Trial Of Ventilator Support &Early Corticosteroid TherNational Center For Research Resources1999–2000
  • Clinical Validation Of Natus Etco Breath AnalyzerNational Center For Research Resources1999–2000
  • Cooperative Multicenter Network Of Nicus--In Utero Mgso4 Exposure In CPNational Center For Research Resources1998–2000
  • Multicenter, Placebo Controlled Safety And Tolerance To Filgrastim For VLBWNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
  • Multicenter Trial Of Suppl. Therapeutic Oxygen For Prethreshold RetinopathyNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
  • Randomized Trial Of Vitamin A Supplementation For ELBW InfantsNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999
  • Neonatal Inhaled Nitric Oxide StudyNational Center For Research Resources1996–1999
  • Antenatal Phenobarbital In The Prevention Of Neontal Intracranial HemorrhageNational Center For Research Resources1996–1999
  • Infant Heme Catabolism And Carbon Monoxide DetectionEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1985–1998
  • Multicenter Trial Of Therapeutic Oxygen For Prethreshold RetinopathyNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • Development Of Standards For New Ballard Maturation ScoreNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial Of Monthly InfusionsNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Growth Observational StudyNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Dexamethesone Therapy In Very Low Birthweight Infants At Risk For Lung DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Use Of Breath Hydrogen To Evaluate Absorption In Preterm InfantNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Role Of Complement System In Sick NeonateNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Necrotizing EnterocolitisNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Measurement Of Bilirubin Production In NeonatesNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Gastrointestinal Catastrophes In The Newborn InfantNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Evaluation Of Tolazoline In Treatment Of Infants With Severe HypoxemiaNational Center For Research Resources1985