Dr. Rachel Herdes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Rachel E. Herdes focuses on delivering advanced clinical care to children and adolescents suffering from gastrointestinal and liver diseases, with a particular emphasis on the important role of nutrition in treatment. Her clinical investigations are centered on Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Obesity, nutrition disorders, and intestinal failure, including Short Bowel Syndrome. Dr. Herdes is actively engaged in research to understand the role of nutrition and dietary therapy in pediatric health, particularly for developing novel treatment plans for adolescent patients with obesity and establishing guidelines to improve health outcomes for pediatric intestinal failure patients. Her current research studies include exploring novel treatment options for pediatric metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and addressing health equity among pediatric patients experiencing intestinal failure. Additionally, she is involved in medication management for metabolic bariatric surgery for pediatric patients with severe obesity.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Member of the Pediatric GI Advocacy Chair, focusing on pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.

Awards

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Health Equity Action Leadership Pilot Grant

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High Value Innovation Award: Improving Care for Intestinal Failure Patients

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.