Pediatrics

Diane Stafford, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics

Palo Alto, CA

Dr. Diane E. Stafford is a clinical professor of pediatrics specializing in pediatric endocrinology at Stanford Children's Health in Palo Alto, California. She primarily treats children and adolescents with endocrine disorders, focusing on Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), precocious or delayed puberty, diabetes mellitus, growth disorders, thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, and vitamin D deficiency. Her expertise addresses abnormalities in hormone-secreting glands

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Pediatric Endocrinology (American Board of Pediatrics)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (MD, 1992)
Residency: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1995)
Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital (Pediatric Endocrinology, 1999)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022, 2024 (2 years)
Castle Connolly — Exceptional Women In Medicine
2019-2025 (7 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Endocrinology

Conditions & Treatments

Thyroid DisordersType 1 DiabetesDiabetes

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Children's Health
Stanford Health Care

Languages

English[3]

Conditions Dr. Stafford treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Stafford accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Diane Stafford's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 48 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Stafford practice?

Diane Stafford practices in Palo Alto, CA with hospital affiliations including Stanford Children's Health and Stanford Health Care.

What does Dr. Stafford specialize in?

Diane Stafford is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Endocrinology.

How long has Dr. Stafford been practicing?

Diane Stafford has 34+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

What is Dr. Stafford's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (MD, 1992); Residency: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1995); Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital (Pediatric Endocrinology, 1999).