Dr. Laura E. Saldivar M.D.
Pediatrician
1300 Crane Street Menlo Park California, 94025About
Dr. Laura Saldivar is a pediatrician practicing in Menlo Park, California. She has over 20 years of experience in private practice, and she also works at the hospital and teaches residents and students at Stanford. Dr. Saldivar is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pediatrician, Dr. Saldivar diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Saldivar can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford university
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Was an Assistant Professor at Duke University Hospital for 2 Years -
- Currently an Adjunct Clinical Facility at Lucila Packard Children's Hospital -
- Local and Regional Lectures for the Center of Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicities at Stanford University School of Medicine -
Professional Memberships
- American medical association
Internships
- Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Lucila Packard Children's Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, California Medical Association, Stanford Alumni, Board Member at Alta Bates Hospital
What do you attribute your success to?
Actively engaging in continuing her education, community events, and taking advantage of leadership opportunities within the medical community.
Favorite professional publications
- Contemporary Pediatrics, Pediatrics
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