Bio
David A. Stevenson, MD is a physician board certified in both pediatrics and medical genetics. He completed his pediatric residency at the University of New Mexico and completed his medical genetics residency at the University of Utah. His clinical practice is in treating and diagnosing individuals with genetic conditions.
Dr. Stevenson sees all types of individuals with various genetic disorders. However, he has particular interests in disorders of the Ras/MAPK pathway which includes neurofibromatosis type 1, Noonan syndrome, CFC syndrome, and Costello syndrome. He also has expertise in evaluating individuals with vascular anomalies including hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Dr. Stevenson is on the scientific advisory board for Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (PWSA) and has a focus on treating individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Clinical Focus
- Clinical Genetics
Administrative Appointments
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Program Director, Combined Pediatric-Medical Genetics Residency, Stanford University (2017 - Present)
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Program Director, Medical Genetics Residency, Stanford University (2016 - Present)
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Co-Director, Genetic Testing Optimization Service, Stanford University (2015 - Present)
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Service Chief, Medical Genetics, Stanford University (2016 - Present)
Honors & Awards
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Alice L. Jee Memorial Young Investigator Award, Orthopaedic Research Society (2006)
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Junior Physician Investigator Award, Western Society for Pediatric Research (2009)
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AFMR Scholar Award, AFMR (2010)
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Young Investigator Research Award, Western Society for Pediatric Research (2009)
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Mid/Senior Career Clinical Award of Excellence, Stanford University Department of Pediatrics (2017)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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WSPR Council, Western Society of Pediatric Research (2011 - 2014)
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ACMGG Program Committee, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (2017 - Present)
Professional Education
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Residency: University of New Mexico School of Medicine NM
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Internship: University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2000) NM
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Board Certification: American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Clinical Genetics (2005)
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Fellowship: University of Utah (2005) UT
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Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics (2002)
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Medical Education: University of Utah (1995) UT
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Medical Genetics Fellowship, University of Utah, Medical Genetics (2005)
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Pediatric Residency, University of New Mexico, Pediatrics (2002)
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MD, University of Utah, Medicine (1999)
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BA, Utah State University, Biology (1995)
Community and International Work
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CFC International Medical Advisory Board
Topic
CFC syndrome
Location
International
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Co-chair, Costello Syndrome Professional Advisory Committee
Topic
Costello syndrome
Location
US
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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PWSA Scientific Advisory Board
Topic
Prader-Willi syndrome
Location
US
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No