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Programs & Services

Languages

  • English

Education

Medical School

Pediatrics

Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

Internship

Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Residency

Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Fellowship

Behavioral/Developmental Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Professional History

Dr. Richard Goldstein is a pediatric palliative care pediatrician who devotes his career to helping families who must deal with the sudden unexpected death of their child. He has worked in general pediatrics, palliative care, bereavement support, and advocacy for families affected by sudden unexplained death. He brings his experience and clinical expertise to the families involved in Robert’s Program, while leading efforts in research and improvements in the field - Dr. Goldstein's role is the Program Director of Robert’s Program and he serves as the direct interface to families.

Dr. Goldstein serves as an expert for the Department of General Pediatrics for Boston Children's Hospital Precision Medicine Service. For more information about the Precision Medicine Service please visit bostonchildrens.org/precisionmed.

Publications

  1. Respiratory Arrest in a Late Preterm Infant Presenting for a 2-Week Well-Visit. Pediatrics. 2025 Feb 26. View Abstract

  2. Bereaved Parents' Perceptions of the Doll Reenactment After Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths. Pediatrics. 2025 Jan 01; 155(1). View Abstract

  3. Dysregulation of platelet serotonin, 14-3-3, and GPIX in sudden infant death syndrome. Sci Rep. 2024 05 15; 14(1):11092. View Abstract

  4. Sudden Death in a Child With Ocular Lesions. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2024 Apr 01; 142(4):388-389. View Abstract

  5. Multiomic Analysis of Neuroinflammation and Occult Infection in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. JAMA Neurol. 2024 Mar 01; 81(3):240-247. View Abstract

  6. Seizures and Sudden Death Beyond SUDEP. Neurology. 2024 Feb 13; 102(3):e208119. View Abstract

  7. Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood: Current Understanding. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2023 Dec 01; 39(12):979-983. View Abstract

  8. The fundamental need for unifying phenotypes in sudden unexpected pediatric deaths. Front Med (Lausanne). 2023; 10:1166188. View Abstract

  9. Altered 5-HT2A/C receptor binding in the medulla oblongata in the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS): Part I. Tissue-based evidence for serotonin receptor signaling abnormalities in cardiorespiratory- and arousal-related circuits. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2023 05 25; 82(6):467-482. View Abstract

  10. Re: Technical Report for Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment. Pediatrics. 2022 12 01; 150(6). View Abstract

  11. Copy Number Variation and Structural Genomic Findings in 116 Cases of Sudden Unexplained Death between 1 and 28 Months of Age. Adv Genet (Hoboken). 2023 Mar; 4(1):2200012. View Abstract

  12. Only Halfway There with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. N Engl J Med. 2022 05 19; 386(20):1873-1875. View Abstract

  13. Genetic Determinants of Sudden Unexpected Death in Pediatrics. Genet Med. 2022 04; 24(4):839-850. View Abstract

  14. Medullary Serotonergic Binding Deficits and Hippocampal Abnormalities in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: One or Two Entities? Front Pediatr. 2021; 9:762017. View Abstract

  15. Parents as Advocates for Pediatric Palliative Care. Pediatrics. 2021 11; 148(5). View Abstract

  16. The parental role before and after SIDS. Death Stud. 2022; 46(10):2316-2326. View Abstract

  17. Genetic Factors Underlying Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Appl Clin Genet. 2021; 14:61-76. View Abstract

  18. A de novo BRPF1 variant in a case of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood. Eur J Med Genet. 2020 Sep; 63(9):104002. View Abstract

  19. The role of sodium channels in sudden unexpected death in pediatrics. Mol Genet Genomic Med. 2020 08; 8(8):e1309. View Abstract

  20. Transitional objects of grief. Compr Psychiatry. 2020 Jan 11; 98:152161. View Abstract

  21. Sudden Unexplained Infant Deaths and Day of Life 0. Pediatrics. 2020 01; 145(1). View Abstract

  22. Inconsistent classification of unexplained sudden deaths in infants and children hinders surveillance, prevention and research: recommendations from The 3rd International Congress on Sudden Infant and Child Death. Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2019 Dec; 15(4):622-628. View Abstract

  23. Maternal Smoking Before and During Pregnancy and the Risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death. Pediatrics. 2019 04; 143(4). View Abstract

  24. Mutations in NRXN1 and NRXN2 in a patient with early-onset epileptic encephalopathy and respiratory depression. Cold Spring Harb Mol Case Stud. 2019 02; 5(1). View Abstract

  25. Pre-loss personal factors and prolonged grief disorder in bereaved mothers. Psychol Med. 2019 10; 49(14):2370-2378. View Abstract

  26. The Grief of Mothers After the Sudden Unexpected Death of Their Infants. Pediatrics. 2018 05; 141(5). View Abstract

  27. SCN1A variants associated with sudden infant death syndrome. Epilepsia. 2018 04; 59(4):e56-e62. View Abstract

  28. A New Approach to the Investigation of Sudden Unexpected Death. Pediatrics. 2017 08; 140(2). View Abstract

  29. High serum serotonin in sudden infant death syndrome. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2017 07 18; 114(29):7695-7700. View Abstract

  30. Race, Ethnicity, and SIDS. Pediatrics. 2017 06; 139(6). View Abstract

  31. Hippocampal Formation Maldevelopment and Sudden Unexpected Death across the Pediatric Age Spectrum. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2016 Oct; 75(10):981-997. View Abstract

  32. Author's Response: RE: Overall Postneonatal Mortality and Rates of SIDS. Pediatrics. 2016 08; 138(2). View Abstract

  33. Sudden Unexpected Death in Fetal Life Through Early Childhood. Pediatrics. 2016 06; 137(6). View Abstract

  34. Family perspectives about Down syndrome. Am J Med Genet A. 2016 Apr; 170A(4):930-41. View Abstract

  35. Overall Postneonatal Mortality and Rates of SIDS. Pediatrics. 2016 Jan; 137(1). View Abstract

  36. Parents' Experiences of Pediatric Palliative Transports: A Qualitative Case Series. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2015 Sep; 50(3):375-80. View Abstract

  37. Dentate gyrus abnormalities in sudden unexplained death in infants: morphological marker of underlying brain vulnerability. Acta Neuropathol. 2015 Jan; 129(1):65-80. View Abstract

  38. Interdisciplinary care: using your team. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2014 Aug; 61(4):823-34. View Abstract

  39. PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF STILLBIRTH FOR THE MOTHER AND HER FAMILY: A CRISIS-SUPPORT APPROACH. Social Work (Stellenbosch). 2014; 50(4). View Abstract

  40. Witnessed sleep-related seizure and sudden unexpected death in infancy: a case report. Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2013 Sep; 9(3):418-21. View Abstract

  41. Regional anesthesia approaches to pain management in pediatric palliative care: a review of current knowledge. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2013 Dec; 46(6):859-73. View Abstract

  42. Parents' views of their child's end-of-life care: subanalysis of primary care involvement. J Palliat Med. 2013 Feb; 16(2):198-202. View Abstract
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