Susan J. Woolford

Susan J. Woolford, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan, holding appointments in the Department of Pediatrics and Health Behavior and Health Equity. She serves as Associate Director for both the Program for Equity in Adolescent and Child Health (PEACH) and the Michigan Child Health Equity Collaborative (MI-CHEC), funded by the State of Michigan Medicaid Program.

• Education:
  • MD, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University
  • MPH, Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan
  • BS, Biochemistry, Andrews University

Dr. Woolford specializes in childhood obesity prevention and treatment, particularly for severely obese adolescents. Her research explores behavioral interventions in clinical settings, leveraging communications technology to enhance patient engagement and adherence to treatment recommendations. She also leads initiatives in child health equity, focusing on multidisciplinary obesity care and quality improvement.

• Awards:
  • American Academy of Pediatrics award
  • Society for Adolescent Medicine award

She practices at the C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital Pediatric Comprehensive Weight Management Center and West Ann Arbor Health Center-Parkland Plaza. Her affiliations include the American Academy of Pediatrics and leadership roles in public health equity programs.