Melissa L (Lewis) Scala MD
Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, Stanford University
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725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304
Phone+1 650-497-8000
Fax+1 703-558-1445
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Education & Training
MedStar Health Georgetown UniversityFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2010 - 2012
University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1998 - 2001
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2015 - 2026
AL State Medical License 1999 - 2021
DC State Medical License 2005 - 2016
MD State Medical License 2012 - 2015
PA State Medical License 2000 - 2010
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Clinical Trials
- Dornase Alfa Therapy for Ventilator Associated Lung Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Start of enrollment: 2011 May 01
- Effects of Reading to Preterm Infants on Baby and Parents' Well Being Start of enrollment: 2014 Oct 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsIncreasing in-person medical interpreter utilization in the NICU through a bundle of interventions.John Feister, Sheila Razdan, Danielle Sharp, Shamita Punjabi, Elizabeth Blecharczyk
Journal of Perinatology. 2025-02-01 - 1 citationsNeonatal inflammation and near-term white matter microstructure in infants born very preterm.Kathryn G Anderson, Molly F Lazarus, Lisa Bruckert, Rocio V Poblaciones, Melissa Scala
Neuroimage. Reports. 2024-12-01 - 3 citationsInpatient Skin-to-skin Care Predicts 12-Month Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants.Molly F Lazarus, Virginia A Marchman, Edith Brignoni-Pérez, Sarah Dubner, Heidi M Feldman
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2024-11-01
Press Mentions
South Bay Family Raises Awareness for "Kangaroo Care" for Premature NewbornsDecember 4th, 2024- Skin-to-Skin ‘Kangaroo Care’ Found to Boost Neurodevelopment in PreemiesAugust 6th, 2024
- Snuggling Your Newborn Against Your Skin Not Only Feels Good—It’s Doing GoodMay 14th, 2021
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