Melissa Scala

Clinical Professor, Pediatrics - Neonatology

Clinical Focus

Developmental Care
Care of the Preterm Newborn
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Academic Appointments

Clinical Professor, Pediatrics - Neonatology

Professional Education

Medical Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1997) DC
Fellowship: Georgetown University Hospital (2012) DC
Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham (2001) AL
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (2014)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics (2001)

Contact

Academic mscala@stanford.edu

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Pediatric Hospital Medicine 453 Quarry Rd MC 5660 Stanford CA 94305 Tel: (650) 723-5711 Fax: (650) 723-8351

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Medicine Children's Health

2025-26 Courses

Independent Studies
- Undergraduate Directed Reading/Research
  PEDS 199 (Win, Spr)

Graduate and Fellowship Programs

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Fellowship Program)

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