Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. Alaina K. Kipps

Pediatric Cardiology
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 
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Expertise in
19
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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Alaina Kipps is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Kipps is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Situs Inversus, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, Tetralogy of Fallot, Thymectomy, and Heart Transplant.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kipps is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Licenses

Pediatrics in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

47 Total Publications

The state of the unit: variable care models in paediatric acute care cardiology units documented by the fourth iteration of the Paediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative (PAC3) Hospital Survey.
The state of the unit: variable care models in paediatric acute care cardiology units documented by the fourth iteration of the Paediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative (PAC3) Hospital Survey.
Journal: Cardiology in the young
Published: April 07, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alaina K. Kipps

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Is Dr. Alaina K. Kipps a top-rated expert for Situs Inversus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alaina K. Kipps is classified as an Advanced expert for Situs Inversus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alaina K. Kipps specialize in?

While Dr. Alaina K. Kipps is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Situs Inversus, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, and Tetralogy of Fallot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.

Does Dr. Alaina K. Kipps participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alaina K. Kipps has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Situs Inversus. You can view a list of Dr. Alaina K. Kipps's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alaina K. Kipps accept my insurance?

Dr. Alaina K. Kipps accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 831-419-1547 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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