Dr. Diane Elizabeth Jackson Stafford, MD

Dr. Diane Stafford specializes in endocrinology with a focus on diabetes and metabolism, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed her residency at Children's Hospital, establishing a strong foundation in pediatric care. Her extensive experience spans 34 years of dedicated service to patients with hormonal and metabolic conditions. Dr. Stafford is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Stafford practices at Stanford Hospital and Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, with locations in Stanford, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale, California. She has particular expertise in managing Type 1 diabetes in children and teens, as well as treating high blood sugar conditions. Her clinical skills include continuous glucose monitoring to help patients track their blood sugar levels and performing thyroid function …tests to evaluate hormone balance. Patients consistently rate Dr. Stafford highly, giving her an average score of 5.0 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in her compassionate and skilled care.