Stephanie Catherine Martinez

Stephanie Catherine Martinez, MD, is a neonatologist and faculty member at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), practicing within the UT Neonatology group in Memphis, Tennessee. She holds dual board certifications in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and is additionally certified in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).

Education & Training

• Doctor of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center – College of Medicine, Memphis, TN
• Residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
• Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, OH

Research & Clinical Interests

Dr. Martinez’s clinical and scholarly work centers on the care of critically ill newborns. Her expertise spans neonatal-perinatal medicine, pediatric critical care, and advanced life-support technologies—particularly ECMO. She is actively engaged in improving outcomes for premature and critically ill infants through evidence-based protocols, quality-improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Scientific Awards & Certifications

• Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics
• Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
• Certified in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Pediatrics

Clinical & Academic Roles

As a neonatologist with UT Neonatology, Dr. Martinez provides comprehensive care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) while contributing to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Her role integrates direct patient care, bedside teaching, and participation in scholarly activities aimed at advancing neonatal medicine.