Lisandra Veliz Dominguez, MD

Lisandra Veliz Dominguez, MD, is a pediatrics resident at Stanford University School of Medicine whose academic interests include maternal and neonatal health, reproductive care, and pregnancy outcomes. Her research contributions span studies of postpartum care gaps among individuals with heart disease, the relationship between maternal cardiac conditions and neonatal outcomes, and fertility treatment outcomes following intrauterine insemination. Additional work has examined the association between maternal depression and preterm birth in populations affected by cardiac disease, as well as the effects of adverse childhood experiences on perinatal outcomes. With a background in integrative animal biology and prior experience in clinical medical assistance, her research reflects an interest in reproductive health and the factors shaping care and outcomes for mothers and infants.