Dr. Susan Hintz

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Susan R. Hintz, M.D., M.S. Epi., is a Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in Neonatology and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. She is the Robert L. Hess Family Professor and serves in various leadership roles, including Director of the Fetal Pregnancy Health Program and Medical Director of the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative. Hintz's academic career commenced with her appointment as an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics in 2000, advancing to Associate Professor in 2007, and later to Professor in 2012. Her research focuses on early childhood neurodevelopmental outcomes among high-risk infants, exploring neuroimaging predictors, quality care processes, and management interventions for complex fetal anomalies. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to pediatric care, including the Alwin C. Rambar-James B.D. Mark Award for Excellence in Patient Care in 2023. Active in professional organizations, Hintz has been a member of the American Pediatrics Society since 2010 and serves on several scientific advisory boards. Her educational background includes an M.D., M.S. in Epidemiology, and a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University, where she also completed her residency and fellowship. Hintz actively participates in clinical trials aimed at improving neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants, demonstrating her commitment to advancing neonatal medicine.

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