Melissa D. (Bell) Klitzman MD MAS
Hospitalist
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
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705 Riley Hospital DrIndianapolis, IN 46202
Phone+1 317-274-4779
Fax+1 317-948-9806
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Summary
- Dr. Melissa Bell is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She is an attending hospitalist at Riley Maternity Tower and Eskenazi Health neonatal intensive care units. Dr. Bell has expertise in health equity, merging hospital and community based research in reducing Black infant mortality, and simulation based education.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthMAS, Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality, Delta Omega Alpha Distinction, 2020 - 2023
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 2003 - 2006
University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 2003- Baylor UniversityBS, Biology, 1993 - 1997
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2011 - 2027
OK State Medical License 2010 - 2011
TX State Medical License 2008 - 2010
IL State Medical License 2006 - 2008
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Co-creating and Mapping an Exclusive Breastfeeding Framework among Latino Populations in the United States: An Integrated Framework Adaptation Process and Scoping Review.Armando Peña, Zoe Barnsfather, Alison M Miller, Ashley Alvarado, Deanna Reinoso
Advances in Nutrition. 2025-09-01 - Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Follow-up for Neonates Requiring Neurocritical Care.Isabella Eiler, Lakeisha Boyd, Melissa Klitzman, Bittu Majmudar-Sheth, Beatrice M Stefanescu
American Journal of Perinatology. 2025-07-01 - 2 citationsVideo-Assisted Informed Consent in a Clinical Trial of Resuscitation of Extremely Preterm Infants: Lessons Learned.Namrita J Odackal, Catherine G Caruso, Melissa Klitzman, Monica Rincon, Bobbi J Byrne
American Journal of Perinatology. 2024-05-01
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External Links
- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-bell-klitzman-665890a3?trk=contact-info
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