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Ramasubbareddy Dhanireddy, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Memphis, TN

Ramasubbareddy Dhanireddy MD


Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

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  • 853 Jefferson AvenueSuite 201Memphis, TN 38163

  • Phone+1 901-448-4750

  • Fax+1 901-448-1818

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Summary

  • Dr. Ramasubbareddy Dhanireddy is a neonatologist/perinatologist based in Memphis, TN, with extensive experience in newborn care and related conditions. He completed his medical education at Kurnool Medical College and pursued a fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at MedStar Health Georgetown University. He has held various academic and leadership roles, including University Distinguished Professor and Tenured Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, and Director of Nurseries and Chief of Pediatrics at Regional One Health. Dr. Dhanireddy has published research focusing on neonatal care and has been recognized as America's Top Doctor by Castle Connolly for several years.

Education & Training

  • MedStar Health Georgetown University
    MedStar Health Georgetown UniversityFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1978 - 1980
  • LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics
    LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and ClinicsResidency, Pediatrics, 1976 - 1978
  • Kurnool Medical College
    Kurnool Medical CollegeClass of 1975
  • Sri Venkateswara Arts College
    Sri Venkateswara Arts CollegeBachelor, Pre-University Course, 1967 - 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2005 - 2027
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1978 - 2016
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1980 - 2011
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010-2024
  • Memphis Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2022
  • Finalist for Health Care Provider: Physician, Health Care Heroes Awards Program Memphis Business Journal, 2009, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The prevalence of platelet activating factor acetylhydrolase single nucleotide polymorphisms in relationship to necrotizing enterocolitis in Northwest Louisiana Infants.  
    Sankararaman S, Yanamandra K, Napper D, Caldito G, Dhanireddy R., SpringerPlus, 1/1/2013
  • Effect of prematurity on protein glycosylation in the newborns.  
    Whitton GB, Dhanireddy R, Jain SK, Pediatr Int, 1/1/2011
  • A randomized study of monoclonal antibody (pagibaximab) to prevent staphylococcal sepsis in premature infants.  
    Weisman L, Thackray H, Steinhorn R, Walsh W, Lassiter H, Dhanireddy R, Brozanski B, Palmer K, Trautman M, Escobedo M, Meissner H, Sasidharan P, Fretz J, Kun J, Kramer ..., Pediatrics, 1/1/2011

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Do eNOS haplotypes influence PDA risk in premature infants?
    Yanamandra K, Pramanik A, Dhanireddy R, Pediatric Academic Societies, Washington, DC., 5/5/2013
  • Medication Use in NICU.
    Gulati R, Talati AJ, Dhanireddy R, Pediatric Academic Societies, Washington, DC., 5/5/2013
  • Maternal and Fetal Characteristics associated with Survival of Neonates with Birth Weight < 500 gm.
    Upadhyay, K, Dhanireddy R, Mari G, Emeremni CA, Talati AJ, Pediatric Academic Societies, Washington, DC., 5/5/2013

Lectures

  • DHA supplementation in infant nutrition 
    Mead Johnson Nutritionals, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. - 1/1/2013
  • A 22 Year Review of Major Congenital Malformations in a Level III NICU. 
    Boston, MA. - 5/2/2012
  • Neonates Born after Multiple Gestations at the Edge of Viability-A Review of Mortality and Morbidity over 20 Years. 
    Boston, MA. - 5/1/2012

Other

  • Program Addresses Neonatologist Shortage. 
    Dhanireddy R
    Memphis Daily News, Memphis, TN. - 4/16/2013
  • It's time to stem tide of premature births: Infant mortality and long-term health and developmental disabilities are just part of the huge costs to society. 
    Dhanireddy R
    Special to Viewpoint, Memphis Commercial Appeal, Memphis, TN. - 11/13/2010

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Telugu

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