Developing trusting, collaborative relationships with my patients and their families is important to me. I strive to make lasting, positive impacts through education, prevention, and early intervention and treatment.
About Mary E. Putz, MD, MPH
Mary Beth Putz, MD, MPH, is a pediatrician at Phoenix Children's Pediatrics who provides comprehensive, preventive care for children of all ages. Dr. Putz encourages healthy habits that support long-term wellness for her patients.
Dr. Putz earned her medical degree and Master of Public Health degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. She completed her pediatric residency at Phoenix Children's, where she contributed to quality improvement projects focused on improving health screenings within the community.
Dr. Putz has a strong commitment to public health. Her prior research and scholarly work have explored topics such as tuberculosis and lead screening in refugee populations, cost-effective interventions for Latino youth with prediabetes, and migraine care using integrative therapies. She is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Putz enjoys reading, traveling, playing pickleball, and spending time with friends and family.
Medical School / Education
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
Residency
(Pediatrics) Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ
Intern of the Month, Phoenix Children's
Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee
Pediatric Medicine Scholarship Recipient, Arizona Lottery Gives Back
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Medical Association
Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
Urits I, Patel M, Putz ME, Monteferrante NR, Nguyen D, An D, Cornett EM, Hasoon J, Kaye AD, Viswanath O. Acupuncture and its role in the treatment of migraine headaches. Neurol Ther. 2020;9(2):375-394.
Pena A, Olson ML, Putz ME, et al. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of an Intensive Lifestyle Intervention Versus Usual Care for Latino Youth With Prediabetes. Pediatr Obes. Jul 31 2025:e70046. doi:10.1111/ijpo.70046.
Poster presentation. Lipschutz ulcers: a rare but important cause of genital ulcers. Presented at: AZAAP Annual Conference - Pediatrics in the Red Rocks; 2021; Sedona, AZ. Mentors: Polito A, Arafiles W. Phoenix Children's Hospital.