Stacy Rustico

Stacy Rustico, M.D., is a Navy Commander and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS). She serves as a Pediatric Endocrinologist at Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA, and holds dual roles in clinical practice and academic instruction.

• Undergraduate: BSE Biomedical Engineering, Arizona State University (2003)
• Medical Degree: MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine (2008)

Dr. Rustico specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology, with research focusing on neonatal metabolic disorders, diabetes management, and metabolic syndrome in children. Her work includes studies on calcitriol treatment for bone disease in preterm infants and protocols for pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis.

The majority of her publications (2014–2016) center on metabolic disorders in neonatology and pediatrics, particularly bone metabolism, obesity, and diabetes. Themes include therapeutic interventions and translational research bridging clinical and biochemical aspects.

Dr. Rustico actively contributes to institutional leadership as Vice-Chair of the Credentials Review Committee and has held key military assignments, including Civil Surgeon for Task Force Liberty and Executive Officer of a vaccination support team.