Dr. Janey Pratt

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Janey S.A. Pratt is a Clinical Professor of Surgery specializing in Pediatric Surgery at Stanford University. She began her career in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she was a founding member of the MGH Weight Center. As a surgical director, she introduced minimally invasive metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) to adolescents. Since moving to California in 2016, Dr. Pratt has worked at Stanford University and is involved in training medical students and residents. She currently runs the Adolescent Metabolic Bariatric Surgery program at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, which is recognized as a top program in the country. Dr. Pratt's research interests include minimally invasive surgery, pediatric obesity treatment, and the use of medications to improve MBS outcomes. She has contributed to the creation of updated guidelines for Adolescent MBS and has authored the ASMBS Pediatric Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Guidelines.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Specializes in Pediatric Surgery and involved in training medical students and residents.

Director, Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

2023-01-01 — Present

Lucille Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Leads the Adolescent Metabolic Bariatric Surgery program, recognized for multidisciplinary care.

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.