Practice Philosophy
"To make tomorrow better for every patient and their family I have the privilege to care for and be there for them when needed."
Honors and Awards
- 1988 - Resident Specialty Teacher of the Year at Valley Children's Hospital
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2005 - Red Cross Real Heroes Award for volunteering in Sri Lanka after the tsunami
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Chairman of NORD medical advisory board and member for 20 years
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Member of the Section on Genetics AAP Genetics Committee
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Medical Advisor on board of several parent groups
Dr. Susan Winter is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and board certified in clinical genetics, clinical cytogenetics and clinical biochemical genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics.
Dr. Winter has had an unarguable impact in the medical field. An expert in genetics and metabolism, she has given well over 100 presentations and lectures to professional societies and healthcare organizations. Dr. Winter publishes regularly in professional journals such as the American Journal of Medical Genetics, Pediatric Research and the Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease. The American Red Cross Fresno Chapter recognized her with the Real Hero Award for her service to Tsunami victims in Sri Lanka.
Throughout her career she has served in an administrative capacity in numerous leadership positions at Valley Children’s and other health organizations. An active member of Valley Children’s medical staff, Dr. Winter has been involved in several Hospital committees.
Graduating from the University of Alberta in Canada, Dr. Winter completed her internship, pediatric residency and fellowships in genetics and dysmorphology as well as genetics and metabolism at the Hospital for Sick Children in Canada.
Research
Research Interests Include:
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Carnitine Deficiency
Mitochondrial Diseases