Dr. Maura R. Ruzhnikov

Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial

725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 
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Overview

Maura Ruzhnikov is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ruzhnikov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Recessive Chondrodysplasia Punctata 1, West Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and CACH Syndrome.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Medical Genetics
Pediatrics
Pediatric Neurology
Licenses
Pediatrics in CA
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Call: 650-497-8000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

The Myelin Disorders Biorepository Project and Global Leukodystrophy Initiative Clinical Trials Network
The Myelin Disorders Biorepository Project and Global Leukodystrophy Initiative Clinical Trials Network
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 23, 2025
NGLY1 Deficiency: A Prospective Natural History Study
NGLY1 Deficiency: A Prospective Natural History Study
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 08, 2022
Intervention Type: Other
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31 Total Publications

Telehealth Is Effective in the Evaluation of Individuals With Undiagnosed Rare Disorders: An Undiagnosed Diseases Network Study.
Telehealth Is Effective in the Evaluation of Individuals With Undiagnosed Rare Disorders: An Undiagnosed Diseases Network Study.
Journal: American journal of medical genetics. Part A
Published: September 08, 2024
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)
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      • CACH Syndrome
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      • Micrognathia
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      • Recessive Chondrodysplasia Punctata 1
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      • West Syndrome
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      • Absence Seizure
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      • Achondrogenesis
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      • Acromesomelic Dysplasia
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      • Acromesomelic Dysplasia Campailla Martinelli Type
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      • Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux Type
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