MelissaL(Lewis)ScalaMD

Neonat/Perinatology • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Stanford University

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

Fax+1 703-558-1445

Education & Training

MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalFellowship, 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
Completed
Phase 4
Effects of Reading to Preterm Infants on Baby and Parents' Well Being Start of enrollment: 2014 Oct 01
Completed
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

28 citations
Promoting infant mental health in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): A review of nurturing factors and interventions for NICU infant-parent relationships.
Soudabeh Givrad, Georgina Hartzell, Melissa Scala
Early Human Development. 2021-03-01
8 citations
Barriers to Kangaroo Care in the NICU: A Qualitative Study Analyzing Parent Survey Responses.
April M Saltzmann, Krista Sigurdson, Melissa Scala
Advances in Neonatal Care. 2021-05-27
6 citations
Disparities in Kangaroo Care for Premature Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Edith Brignoni-Pérez, Melissa Scala, Heidi M. Feldman, Virginia A. Marchman, Katherine E. Travis
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 2021-10-28

Press Mentions

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
Storytime at NICUDecember 18th, 2019
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