Biography


Dr. Kraus is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center trained in the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) sports medicine. She has research and clinical interests in endurance sports medicine, injury prevention, running biomechanics, prevention of bone stress injuries, and the promotion of health and wellness at any age of life. Dr. Kraus is the director of the FASTR Program, which stands for Female Athlete Science and Translational Research. The FASTR program is supported by the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance and seeks to close the gender gap in sports science research with an emphasis on early identification and interventions to prevent injury and identify ways to optimize performance in female athletes. Dr. Kraus is also a member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Women's Health Task Force and is the medical director of the Stanford Children's Motion Analysis and Sport Performance Lab. She has completed nine marathons including the Boston Marathon twice and one 50k ultramarathon. With running and staying physically active as one of her personal passions, she recognizes the importance of fitness for overall wellbeing and the prevention of chronic medical conditions.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehab (2017)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine (2017)
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Sports Physical Med and Rehab Fellowship (2017) CA
  • Residency: Stanford University Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation (2016) CA
  • Internship: University of Nebraska Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency (2013) NE
  • Medical Education: University of Nebraska College of Medicine (2012) NE

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Practice Locations


LPCH- Ortho (Palo Alto) Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

730 Welch Rd

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 497-8263

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