Susan D. Martin

Susan D. Martin, M.D. serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Critical Care division at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics, she practices within the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group and Accountable Health Partners network.

Her educational pathway includes:

• MD from University of Louisville School of Medicine (2010)
• Pediatrics Residency at St. Louis University (2011-2014)
• Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship at University of Louisville (2014-2017) and University of Rochester (2018-2020)

Dr. Martin's research focuses on critical interventions for pediatric ICU patients, particularly nutrition support during non-invasive ventilation, sepsis identification using PEWS-linked screening tools, anticoagulation management for extracorporeal therapies, and perioperative care for congenital heart disease. Her work integrates palliative care principles and interdisciplinary team approaches to address growth and development challenges in critically ill children.

Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on renal replacement therapy outcomes through the WE-ROCK international consortium, examining functional recovery in pediatric patients, low-weight infant characteristics, and sepsis-related renal failure. Additional work explores biomarkers like serum cystatin C for predicting post-cardiac surgery kidney injury.

Her clinical excellence has been recognized through multiple awards:

• Ambassador Choice Award for Exceptional Medical Care (2015)
• PICU Resident of the Year (2014)
• Dual SSM Health SSMile Exceptional Care Awards (2014)

As an educator, Dr. Martin mentors trainees in PICU settings while leading quality improvement initiatives. She actively contributes to the Worldwide Exploration of Renal Replacement Outcomes Collaborative (WE-ROCK), driving international research on renal support therapies for critically ill children.