Ciobanu Mariana
Main achievement
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics - Vanderbilt University
About
Dr. Mariana Ciobanu is a renowned pediatric neurologist, originally from the Republic of Moldova, where she graduated from Nicolae Testemițeanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chișinău in 1994. She completed her professional training in pediatrics and pediatric neurology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA, finishing her residency in pediatrics (2003-2006) and pediatric neurology (2012-2015), as well as a fellowship in neurogenetics at the University of Chișinău. With over 21 years of experience, she specializes in treating childhood brain conditions, including headaches, seizures, sleep disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and concussions, and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in pediatric neurology. In the United States, Dr. Ciobanu practices at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, where she holds the position of Associate Professor of Pediatrics. She is highly appreciated by patients, achieving perfect 5/5 star ratings based on 12 recent reviews, and has been designated "Patients' Top Choice" for her ability to listen attentively, explain clearly, and treat effectively. She collaborates with a prestigious medical center, accepting multiple insurance plans such as Aetna, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare, and contributes to medical education through her teaching role, speaking fluent English, Romanian, and Russian. Although information about Dr. Ciobanu's personal life remains private, her remarkable career illustrates the success of women from the Republic of Moldova in the international medical field, contributing to the training of future generations of pediatric neurology specialists. Active in Nashville for over a decade, she represents an example of professional excellence and dedication to children's health, with publications in prestigious journals on the prevention of strokes in children with sickle cell anemia.
