Meera N. Sankar

Clinical Professor, Pediatrics - Neonatal and Developmental Medicine

Clinical Focus

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Academic Appointments

Clinical Professor, Pediatrics - Neonatal and Developmental Medicine
Member, Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

Council Member, Western Society for Pediatric Research (2020 - Present)
Secretary, California Association of Neonatologists (CAN) (2020 - Present)
Chair, Research Committee, California Association of Neonatologists (CAN) (2019 - Present)
Board Member, American Academy of Pediatrics-California Chapter 1 (2017 - Present)
Board Member, California Association of Neonatologists (2015 - 2018)
Instructor, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (2004 - Present)
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (1996 - Present)

Professional Education

Residency: UCLA Pediatric Residency (1995) CA
Residency: California Pacific Medical Center Dept of Medicine (1996) CA
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (2005)
Fellowship: UC Davis Neonatology Fellowship (2004) CA
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics (1996)
Internship: Childrens Hospital of Michigan Pediatric Residency (1994) MI
Medical Education: Kilpauk Medical College (1991) India

Contact

Academic mnsankar@stanford.edu Tel: (650) 723-5711

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Neonatology 453 Quarry Rd MC 5660 Stanford CA 94305 Tel: (650) 723-5711 Fax: (650) 723-8351

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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