Mahnoosh Nik-Ahd

Mahnoosh Nik-Ahd

MD, MPH

Pediatric emergency care physician
Amateur watercolorist, lover of books and inspiring quotes

About me

Pronouns: She | Her | Hers

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Dr. Mahnoosh Nik-Ahd is a pediatric emergency medicine doctor who cares for seriously ill and injured children.

Nik-Ahd's research focuses on the intersection of medical education and psychology. She uses cognitive science (the study of the mind) to transform the inner experiences of trainees and faculty with the goal of reducing physician burnout.

Nik-Ahd earned her medical degree and master of public health degree with a focus on epidemiology and biostatistics at Oregon Health & Science University. She completed a residency in pediatrics at Stanford University and a fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine at UCSF.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2023

    American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, 2018

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2021

  • Residencies

    Stanford University School of Medicine, Pediatrics, 2018

  • Internship

    Stanford University School of Medicine, Pediatrics, 2016

  • Degree

    Oregon Health & Science University, 2015

  • Languages

    Persian (Farsi)

It’s a privilege to care for children and their families during their moments of crisis.

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