Bio
Dr. Kristan Staudenmayer is a trauma and acute care surgeon at Stanford University, where she serves as Associate Chief of the Section of Acute Care Surgery and holds the Betty and Gordon Moore Endowed Faculty Scholar position. A recognized leader in trauma surgery, Dr. Staudenmayer chairs the Trauma Systems Committee of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. Her academic contributions include over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, alongside active roles on the editorial boards of several leading academic journals. Dr. Staudenmayer’s influence extends beyond research; she is a pivotal member of national trauma organizations, shaping policy and advancing the field of trauma systems of care. Her work is particularly focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable populations, including the elderly, and she continues to drive innovation in the management of trauma patients. Dr. Staudenmayer earned her medical degree from the University of Texas at Southwestern Medical School in 1999, followed by residency in General Surgery at Parkland Hospital, which she completed in 2006. During her training, she conducted NIH T32-funded research at the University of Washington. She further specialized in trauma and surgical critical care with a fellowship at San Francisco General Hospital, completing her training in 2008. Dr. Staudenmayer is triple-boarded in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Clinical Informatics, reflecting her broad expertise and commitment to advancing surgical practice.
