David Ansel

David Ansel serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he leads the Developmental-Behavioral Primary Care Initiative (DBPCI). After graduating from UCLA School of Medicine and completing his pediatrics residency at Columbia-Presbyterian followed by a fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital, he built an impressive career spanning both subspecialty and primary care. His 25-year private practice near Boston combined primary care with developmental-behavioral services while teaching at Boston Children's Hospital. His expertise encompasses ADHD, learning disabilities, high-functioning autism, anxiety and mood disorders, psychopharmacology, and special education. As director of Stanford's DBPCI, he focuses on empowering primary care providers in developmental-behavioral care while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between pediatricians, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and community partners. His commitment to medical education includes helping students understand controversies in developmental-behavioral pediatrics through directed readings and critical analysis, while maintaining his dedication to improving care coordination for children with special health care needs.