Carol Ozawa, MD, MS, FAAP, IBCLC
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Pediatrician at Stanford University with experience in clinical supervision and hands-on instruction. Skilled in managing patient care while mentoring medical students. Contributed to the hospital's recent Baby Friendly designation. Practices family-centered care and collaboration. Passionate about medical education and supporting the development of future physicians.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Assistant Professor
Stanford University, School of Medicine
Palo Alto, CA
07.2015 - Current
- Supervise medical students during rotations at the hospital and outpatient clinic
- Provide feedback to students regarding their progress throughout the program
- Provide clinical instruction to medical students, residents, and fellows
- Instruct one-on-one in surgical procedures pertaining to newborn care
- Participated in departmental meetings and events to promote academic excellence
Director, Mother Infant Care Center
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
San Jose, CA
01.1999 - 06.2015
- Affiliated Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine - mentored Stanford medical students once a week
- Managed pediatricians and nurse practitioners while caring for mothers and their new babies in large county hospital setting
- Participated in Breastfeeding Task Force which ultimately earned SCVMC the Baby Friendly breastfeeding designation
Medical Director of Pediatrics
Valley Health Center at Silver Creek
San Jose, CA
09.1996 - 01.1999
- Supervised medical personnel, including physicians and nurses
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical, and administrative staff and business activities
- Maintained a full pediatric patient schedule
Staff Pediatrician
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Santa Clara, CA
06.1993 - 12.1998
- Took night call, responded to urgent care assignments and emergency room calls
- Performed physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment of all children
- Supervised the pediatric ward
General Pediatrician
Triantos and Milford, Inc.
Los Gatos, CA
01.1994 - 12.1995
- Cross-cover pediatrician for private practice
- Diagnosed acute illnesses such as respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, and urinary tract infections
- Counseled parents on nutrition, exercise, safety precautions, emotional well-being, and disease prevention
Pediatrician
Indian Health Service
Various, AK, MT, AZ
12.1989 - 04.1990
- Delivered comprehensive wellness care and acute care for all pediatric age groups.
- Attended to children admitted to the hospital
Education
M.D. -
Northwestern University Medical School
Chicago, IL06-1988
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA06-1983
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Honors in Humanities
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA06-1983
Skills
- Patient management
- Surgical procedures
- Outpatient care
- Clinical supervision
- Student evaluation
- Hands-on instruction
- Physical assessments
Languages
Spanish
Professional
French
Professional
Certification
- Fellow, American Board of Pediatrics - 1995 - current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - current
- Basic Life Support - current
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program - current
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant 2010 - current
Affiliations
- 2021-present - Stanford Pediatric Residency Selection Committee
- 2023-present - Stanford Lactation Multidisciplinary Committee - achieved Baby-Friendly hospital designation 4/2025
- 10/2024-present - Stanford Adjunct Clinical Faculty and Clinical Educator (Affiliated) Appointments & Promotions Committee
- 12/2022-present - Stanford Lactation Multidisciplinary Committee
- 10/2021-present - Interviewer and file reviewer for Stanford Pediatric First Year Resident Selection Committee
- 9/2010-2016 - Interviewer for applicants to Stanford Medical School
- 01/2013-07/2015 - Breastfeeding Task Force, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA
Global Volunteer Activities
- 04/2025 - Tijuana, Mexico - house building team trip with Amor Ministries
- 12/2024 - Hanoi, Vietnam - pediatrician with pediatric plastic surgery team, Resurge International
- 12/2024 - presented talk to residents and attendings at Department of Neonatology, Vietnam National Children's Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam ("Basics of Newborn Care")
- 11/2024 - Izabal, Guatemala - medical service trip as team pediatrician with Faith in Practice
- 11/2023 - Jalapa, Guatemala - medical service trip
- 10/2023 - Quang Ngai, Vietnam - plastic surgery service trip
- 11/2022 - Petén, Guatemala - medical service trip
Postdoctoral Training
- 07/1990-06/1993 - Residency in Pediatrics, Stanford University Medical Center
- 07/1998-06/1989 - Internship, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Oakland, CA
Other Education
- 01/2025-06/2025 - Stanford Medical Humanities and Arts Faculty Fellow
- 06/1989-09/1989 - Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
- 02/1988-04/1988 - Spanish Language School, Guadalajara, Mexico
- 08/1985-01/1986 - Kansai University of Foreign Studies, Osaka, Japan
- was also a teaching assistant in English Language at Kansai University
- 09/1984-06/1985 - Northwestern University Evening School, Chicago, IL - Spanish
- 03/1982-08/1982 - Stanford-in-Tours, Stanford University, Tours, France
Memberships and Certifications
07/2010-present - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLE)
10/1995-present - Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Current - Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification
Current - Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
Current - Basic Life Support certification
Research Experience
- 06/1981-08/1981 - Research intern in ongoing studies of the properties of lung surfactant, University of California Cardiovascular Research Institute, San Francisco, CA
Accomplishments
- Core Clerkship Teaching Honor Rolls, Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine
2023-2024, 2021-2022, 2018-2019, 2014-2015, 2013-2014, 2005-2006
- Letter of Distinction for Teaching, Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine
2015-2016
- Clerkship Evaluation Superstars List, Stanford Department of Pediatrics
2023-2024
- Mother-Baby Friendly Recognition, Santa Clara County Public Health Department
08/29/2013
Timeline
Clinical Assistant Professor
Stanford University, School of Medicine
07.2015 - Current
Director, Mother Infant Care Center
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
01.1999 - 06.2015
Medical Director of Pediatrics
Valley Health Center at Silver Creek
09.1996 - 01.1999
General Pediatrician
Triantos and Milford, Inc.
01.1994 - 12.1995
Staff Pediatrician
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
06.1993 - 12.1998
Pediatrician
Indian Health Service
12.1989 - 04.1990
M.D. -
Northwestern University Medical School
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Honors in Humanities
Stanford University
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