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Stephen W. Patrick is a Professor at the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, and Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management. He is also Co-Director of the Emory Health Services Research Center, a practicing neonatologist at Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, and an Adjunct Physician Policy Researcher at RAND Corporation.
- NIH-funded research on opioid use disorder in pregnancy and child welfare systems
- Testified before Congress on the opioid crisis and maternal-infant health
- Former Senior Policy Advisor to the White House on substance use policy
His research integrates clinical care, public health, and policy analysis, with a focus on substance use disorders and child welfare. Articles highlight telemedicine, opioid prescribing, stigmatizing language, and county-level disparities.
Scientific Awards:
- American Medical Association Foundation Excellence in Medicine Leadership Award
- Nemours Child Health Services Research Award
- Society for Pediatric Research Young Investigator Award
- Gale and Ira Drukier Prize in Children’s Health Research
Dr. Patrick advises policymakers on Medicaid expansion, opioid-related legislation, and pediatric health, with >140 peer-reviewed publications in journals like The New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA.
