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Ram Niwas, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Iowa City, IA

Ram Niwas MD , MBA, MRCP(UK), FAAP (He/Him)

Neonat/Perinatology•Iowa City, IA

High Risk Infant Follow-Up, Neonatal Infections

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics

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  • 200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242

  • Phone+1 563-421-7740

  • Fax+1 319-356-4685

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Summary

  • Ram Niwas, MD, is a clinical professor specializing in Neonatology/Perinatology, located in Iowa City, IA. His subspecialties include high-risk infant follow-up and neonatal infections. He completed fellowships in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Cook County Health and Hospitals System and Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital, and his residency in Pediatrics at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Iowa. Dr. Niwas has extensive experience in conditions such as meconium aspiration syndrome and neonatal resuscitation. He has served in academic positions at the University of Iowa and as a neonatologist at multiple medical centers. His research includes publications on neonatal care and related topics. He was honored as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and received awards for outstanding research during his residency.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa
    University of IowaM.B.A., 2012 - 2014
  • Cook County Health and Hospitals System
    Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2004 - 2006
  • New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist HospitalChief Residency, Pediatrics, 2003 - 2004
  • New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2004
  • Stony Brook Medicine/Stony Brook Children's Hospital
    Stony Brook Medicine/Stony Brook Children's HospitalFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2000 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2005 - 2028
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2004 - 2023
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006
  • Outstanding Resident in Research during Residency Training in Pediatrics New York Methodist Hospital
  • Certificates of Merit in Biochemistry, Pathology, Social Preventive Medicine, Forensic Medicine and ENT in MBBS examinations

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Fluid intake in the first week of life: effect on morbidity and mortality in extremely low birth weight infants (less than 900 grams)  
    Niwas R, Baumgart S, DeCristofaro JD, J.Med.Med.Sci, 1/1/2010
  • Postnatal corticosteroids to treat or to prevent chronic lung disease: A survey of neonatologists’ practices  
    Niwas R, Kamat M, Kling P, Yeh TF, Pyati S, Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, 1/1/2009
  • Malposition of endotracheal tube: association with pneuothorax in ventilated neonates  
    Niwas R, Nadroo AM, Sutija VG, Gudavalli M, and Narula P, Arch. Dis. Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, 1/1/2007

Abstracts/Posters

  • Isolated placental vasculopathy/coagulopathy is a risk factor for intracranial hemorrhage in extremely low birth weight infants (birth weight <1000 g).
    Verma RP, Kaplan C, Niwas R, and Fang H, PAS, 1/1/2007
  • Compliance with safe medications prescribing practices for NICU infants in a teaching hospital.
    Niwas R, Kamat M, and Pyati S, PAS, 1/1/2006
  • Utilizing the onsite-online radiology services to confirm pneumothorax in premature infants: a practical alternative to transillumination.
    Manzar S and Niwas R, J Coll Physicians Surg Pak, 1/1/2006

Lectures

  • What do we know about neonatal hypoglycemia? 
    Genesis Medical Center, Davenport - 1/23/2011
  • Obstetric Usage of Magnesium Sulfate and its fetal/neonatal effects. 
    Genesis Medical Center, Davenport - 1/16/2010

Other

  • MD Thesis: “Incidence of paralytic poliomyelitis in vaccinated and non-vaccinated children." 
    Niwas R, SN Medical College
    Agra, India

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi

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