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Aloka Patel, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Chicago, IL, Rush University Medical Center

AlokaPatelMD

Neonat/Perinatology Chicago, IL

Professor, Pediatrics, Chief, Division of Neonatology, Rush University Children’s Hospital

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Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1999 - 2002
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1997 - 1999
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityInternship, Pediatrics, 1996 - 1997
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1996
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityB.S., Biomedical Engineering, 1989 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2002 - 2003
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Economic Benefits and Costs of Human Milk Feedings: A Strategy to Reduce the Risk of Prematurity-Related Morbidities in Very Low Birth Weight Infants  
    Johnson TJ, Patel AL, Bigger HR, Engstrom JL, Meier PP, Adv Nutr, 1/1/2014
  • Greater Mortality and Morbidity in Extremely Preterm Infants Fed a Diet Containing Cow Milk Protein Products  
    Abrams SA, Schanler RJ, Lee ML, Rechtman DJ; Prolacta Study Group, Breastfeeding Medicine, 1/1/2014
  • Quality indicators for human milk use in very low birthweight infants: Are we measuring what we should be measuring?  
    Bigger HR, Fogg LF, Patel AL, Johnson TJ, Engstrom JL, Meier PP, J Perinatol, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Balancing Growth and Reduction in the Risk of Morbidities with Human Milk for Very Preterm Infants: Results form a Prospective Cohort Study.
    Patel AL, International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation, Charleston, SC, 1/1/2014
  • The Reason for Premature Birth May Influence Human Milk Feeding in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants.
    Bigger HR, Patel AL, Engstrom JL, Meier PP, ESPGHAN, 1/1/2014
  • Human Milk (HM): Impact on Growth versus Chronic Lung Disease (CLD) in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants.
    Patel AL, Bigger HR, Chen Y, Engstrom JL, Dabrowski EA, Meier PP, ESPGHAN, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Joint Program: Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Section on Breastfeeding 
    National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/27/2019

Press Mentions

  • Where Are the Preemies? Number of Premature Births Plummets in Pandemic
    Where Are the Preemies? Number of Premature Births Plummets in PandemicAugust 8th, 2020

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations