Dr. David Kwiatkowski

Professor

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Biography

David Kwiatkowski is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. His substantial administrative and clinical roles include Associate Chief Medical Officer for Critical Care Services and Vice President of Medical Staff at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. He has held several leadership positions, including Medical Director for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship. Kwiatkowski completed his medical education at Georgetown University and further training including a residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and fellowships at both Cincinnati and Stanford. He is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology, demonstrating his commitment to the highest standards of medical care. His focus is on improving the quality of care for critically ill pediatric patients and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology.

Associate Chief Medical Officer - Critical Care Services

— Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Responsible for overseeing critical care services.

Vice President - Medical Staff

— Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Leadership role within the medical staff.

Chair - Faculty Practice Organization - Finance Committee

— Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Chairing the finance committee for faculty practice organization.

Medical Director - CVICU Consultation Service

— Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Leading the consultation service for CVICU.

Medical Director - Cardiovascular ICU

— Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Managing the cardiovascular ICU.

Associate Medical Director - Cardiovascular ICU

— Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Supportive leadership in the cardiovascular ICU.

Associate Program Director - Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

— Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Supporting and guiding the pediatric cardiology fellowship program.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.