Dr. Yair Blumenfeld

Professor

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Biography

Yair Blumenfeld, MD is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University, specializing in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. He has extensive experience in clinical obstetrics, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal therapy. Dr. Blumenfeld also serves as the Director of Fetal Therapy at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital since 2017. His leadership roles include chairing various committees within the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM). He has received prestigious awards for his teaching and mentorship in the medical community, particularly for his contributions to education in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Blumenfeld completed his Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship at Stanford University and has board certifications in both Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Maternal-Fetal Medicine. His clinical trials focus on innovative approaches to fetal therapy, addressing complex medical conditions such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia and renal anhydramnios. He is dedicated to advancing maternal-fetal medicine through both clinical practice and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Director of Fetal Therapy

2017-01-01 — Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Leading the fetal therapy program and overseeing clinical care for complex maternal-fetal cases.

Medical Director, Labor & Delivery

2013-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Managed labor and delivery department ensuring quality care in obstetrics.

Awards

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Mentorship Award

2022-01-01
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APGO Teaching Award

2012-01-01
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Resident Teaching Award

2011-01-01
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Outstanding Clinical Fellow

2008-01-01

Courses

OBGYN 299 OBGYN 280 OBGYN 399 MED 370 OBGYN 370 OBGYN 199

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.