Heidi Steflik

Dr. Heidi J. Steflik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine. She specializes in neonatology with a focus on critical care, particularly neonatal kidney disease, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and acute kidney injury (AKI). Her clinical roles include managing life-support for critically ill newborns and addressing renal complications in neonatal patients.

Education: B.S. in Biological Sciences (LSU, 2006), M.D. (University of Tennessee, 2011), and ongoing Master of Science in Clinical Research at MUSC. She completed pediatrics residency at LSU Health Science Center and neonatology fellowship at MUSC, joining the faculty in 2018.

Research: Investigates AKI mechanisms during ECMO, fluid management in neonatal intensive care, and nephrotoxic effects of patent ductus arteriosus treatments. Her work emphasizes improving outcomes for neonates with renal disease through clinical trials and guideline development.

Awards: LSU School of Medicine’s Outstanding Teaching Resident Award, Penny Scurto Award for Pediatric Excellence, and peer-recognized Gretch M. Life Award. Board-certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

Publications: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles focusing on ECMO renal support, fluid overload management, and AKI epidemiology. Recent work addresses cost implications of AKI in NICUs and consensus statements for post-NICU kidney monitoring.