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William Benitz, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Palo Alto, CA

WilliamBenitzMD

Neonat/Perinatology • Palo Alto, CA

Neonatal Infections, Neonatal Respiratory Failure & Lung Development

Philip Sunshine Professor in Neonatology Emeritus

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  • Office

    725 Welch Rd
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-497-8000
    Fax+1 650-725-8351

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1982 - 1985
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityChief Residency, Pediatrics, 1981 - 1982
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1978 - 1981
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1979 - 2025
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Avroy Fanaroff Teaching Award AAP Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2020
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Antibiotics and the Developing Intestinal Microbiome, Metabolome and Inflammatory Environment in a Randomized Trial of Preterm Infants
    Antibiotics and the Developing Intestinal Microbiome, Metabolome and Inflammatory Environment in a Randomized Trial of Preterm InfantsJanuary 21st, 2021
  • A Micro-Preemie Grows up and Gives Back
    A Micro-Preemie Grows up and Gives BackNovember 17th, 2019
  • Use of Antibiotics in Newborns Varies Widely Among California Hospitals, Study Finds
    Use of Antibiotics in Newborns Varies Widely Among California Hospitals, Study FindsNovember 4th, 2019
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Committees

  • Liaison, Section on Perinatal Pediatrics, AAP Committee on Fetus and Newborn 2011 - Present
  • Chair, ABP Sub-Board of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine 2010 - 2011
  • Member, ABP Sub-Board of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine 2007 - 2012

Professional Memberships

Dr. William Benitz, Dr. William Benitz, MD, Dr. W Benitz