Gary S. Marshall, MD

A native of Philadelphia, Dr. Marshall earned an MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville. After completing a pediatric residency at Vanderbilt, he entered a fellowship in infectious diseases at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and Sub-board of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

During his tenure in Louisville, he has been recognized as an astute clinician/educator, a productive investigator, and an effective administrator. He has received the Outstanding Clinical Professor Award, Educator of the Year Award, and the Peer Clinician-Teach Excellent award from the Department of Pediatrics, as well as the Distinguished Educator Award from the School of Medicine and the Education Achievement Award from the Kentucky Medical Association.

In addition, under Dr. Marshall’s leadership the pediatric residents have repeatedly recognized the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases for excellence in teaching and patient care. Dr. Marshall is a member of the Society for Pediatric Research and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and has served in several national leadership positions. He has authored over 140 scientific papers and is best known for his work in vaccine development, advocacy, and education. He is also the author of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians (The Purple Book), now in its fourth edition.