Overview
Dr. Griffin joined MANA in the Spring of 2017 following a lustrous clinical and research career at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital and the University of California at Davis. In addition to his clinical duties, Dr. Griffin is the Director of Clinical Research at MANA, a position that leverages his neonatal research experience to provide mentorship and support to the many clinical researchers at MANA. Alongside, Dr. Rogido, Dr. Griffin leads a committee on infant nutrition in the NICU. He also helped to initiate the Neonatal Intestinal Rehabilitation Committee (NIRC) at Goryeb Children's Hospital.Dr. Griffin has a long-standing interest in neonatal nutrition and growth. He has pioneered work on neonatal growth charts for preterm babies and broadened our understanding of many of the nutritional nutrients that contribute to proper growth and development. He has authored more than 100 publications on growth and nutrition, served on several nationally-recognized committees evaluating the neonatal nutrition care, and is recognized internationally for his research efforts.
Dr. Griffin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ian J. Griffin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ian J. Griffin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ian J. Griffin by calling their office at 916-703-5015. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ian J. Griffin a top-rated expert for Premature Infant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ian J. Griffin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Premature Infant, 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. Ian J. Griffin specialize in?
While Dr. Ian J. Griffin is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Premature Infant, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and Retinopathy of Prematurity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Ian J. Griffin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ian J. Griffin has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Premature Infant. You can view a list of Dr. Ian J. Griffin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ian J. Griffin accept my insurance?
Dr. Ian J. Griffin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 916-703-5015 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Premature InfantDr. Griffin isDistinguished. Learn about Premature Infant.
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- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Griffin isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Experienced
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- Intrauterine Growth RestrictionDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Intrauterine Growth Restriction.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Retinopathy of PrematurityDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy of Prematurity.