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Kanekal Gautham, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Orlando, FL, Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

KanekalSureshGauthamMD

Neonat/Perinatology • Orlando, FL

Chair of Pediatrics and Pediatrician-in-Chief, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida, USA

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Summary

  • Dr. Kanekal Suresh Gautham is a neonatologist and Chair of Pediatrics at Nemours Children's Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando, FL. Prior to this he was the Chief of Neonatology at Texas Children's Hospital and a tenured professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. In addition to extensive clinical training in pediatrics and neonatology he has a Masters degree in clinical evaluative sciences from Dartmouth College. His expertise lies in neonatology, evidence-based medicine, patient safety, quality improvement, and leadership. He is a popular teacher and invited speaker on these topics. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and is the editor of two well-known neonatology textbooks.

Education & Training

  • The Dartmouth Institute of Health Policy and Clinical Practice
    The Dartmouth Institute of Health Policy and Clinical PracticeMS, Quality Improvement, 1999 - 2001
  • University of Vermont Medical Center
    University of Vermont Medical CenterFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1995 - 1999
  • University of Vermont Medical Center
    University of Vermont Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1997 - 1998
  • J.J.M. Medical College
    J.J.M. Medical CollegeClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2006 - 2016
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2004 - 2011
  • VT State Medical License
    VT State Medical License 1995 - 2010
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Smartphones Threaten Patient Safety and Healthcare ProfessionalismAugust 2018

Press Mentions

  • Smartphones Threaten Patient Safety and Healthcare Professionalism
    Smartphones Threaten Patient Safety and Healthcare ProfessionalismAugust 6th, 2018
  • Early Treatment Program for Opioid-Dependent Newborns Significantly Reduces Cost While Maintaining Medical and Safety Outcomes
    Early Treatment Program for Opioid-Dependent Newborns Significantly Reduces Cost While Maintaining Medical and Safety OutcomesMay 4th, 2018
  • Texas Children’s Hospital First in State Designated as Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by Texas Department of State Health Services
    Texas Children’s Hospital First in State Designated as Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by Texas Department of State Health ServicesApril 6th, 2017
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Dr. Kanekal Gautham, Dr. Kanekal Gautham, MD, Dr. K Gautham, Dr. Kanekal Suresh Gautham