Marianne Neifert, M.D., M.T.S., better known as Dr. Mom®, is a well known pediatrician, dynamic professional speaker, author, columnist, and mother of five adult children—all born during her medical training.  For millions of parents, the name “Dr. Mom” is synonymous with practical and empowering advice, laced with empathy and support.  In addition, successfully combining medicine and motherhood has eminently equipped Dr. Neifert to offer sage counsel about the universal quest to balance one’s personal and professional lives.

Dr. Neifert has authored Dr. Mom and other child rearing books, as well as hundreds of articles and columns for magazines, including McCalls, Parenting, BabyTalk, American Baby, Virtue, and ParentLife.  She makes frequent media appearances to educate the public about parenting and children’s health issues, and has been a guest on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, 20/20, CNN, and other national television programs.

A knowledgeable, compassionate, and gifted communicator, Dr. Mom is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and has enchanted audiences for three decades, in 45 states and 6 foreign countries.  She imparts affirming, funny, and poignant lessons on parenting and family life, personal growth and self-discovery, and balancing today’s multitude of competing priorities.  Dr. Mom’s life-changing messages are guaranteed to inform, entertain, inspire, and motivate.

More About Dr. Neifert’s Credentials

• Has a B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Hawaii
• Earned her M.D. degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Holds a Master of Theological Studies from Iliff School of Theology in Denver
• Is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• Is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Co-Founder and Medical Consultant for the HealthONE Alliance Lactation Program