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Mara Nitu, MD, Pediatrics, Indianapolis, IN, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health

MaraENituMDMBA

Pediatrics Indianapolis, IN

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care, Hospitalist

Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Department of Pediatrics; Division Chief, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care, Indiana University School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Inspiring and influential executive physician leader. Experienced mentor. Excellent organizational and process improvement skills. Quality improvement. Optimizing healthcare resource utilization.

    During my career I've amassed a wealth of leadership experience and business intelligence. The common denominator of my leadership strategy is to create a culture of change that is engaging, stimulating and inspiring. Tangible proof of my leadership legacy, the pediatric critical division I lead is a highly functioning team, committed to implement integrated solutions that capitalize technology, operation enhancement, clinical effectiveness strategies to drive continuous quality improvement, optimal resource utilization and deliver high value care to the sickest pediatric patients in Indiana.

Education & Training

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2000 - 2001
  • Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital
    Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1997 - 2000
  • Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
    Carol Davila University of Medicine and PharmacyClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2000 - 2002
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  • Trustee's Teaching Award (TTA Indiana University School of Medicine, 2008-2009
  • Morris Green Teaching Award Indiana University, 2006-2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Special Delivery: Twins Receive Lifesaving Surgery Before Birth
    Special Delivery: Twins Receive Lifesaving Surgery Before BirthFebruary 22nd, 2023
  • Central Indiana Hospitals Prepping for Flu Season
    Central Indiana Hospitals Prepping for Flu SeasonNovember 14th, 2022
  • Staying in Touch: Zionsville Resident a Riley Champion, Keeps up with Doctors Who Saved His Life
    Staying in Touch: Zionsville Resident a Riley Champion, Keeps up with Doctors Who Saved His LifeFebruary 19th, 2019
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