Robert J Gajarski Jr. MD

Professor, Pediatrics & Communicable Diseases, University of Michigan Medical School

700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205
Phone+1 614-722-4002

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Education & Training

Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1991 - 1994
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1988 - 1991
University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 1988

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Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 2015 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2001 - 2017
VA State Medical License 2005 - 2008
MN State Medical License 1998 - 2000
TX State Medical License 1994 - 1999
PA State Medical License 1991 - 1996
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Impact of Anti-HLA Antibody Desensitization Strategies in Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients: A PHTS-PHIS Linkage Analysis.
Deipanjan Nandi, Robert J Gajarski, Hong Zhao, Ryan Cantor, James K Kirklin
Pediatric Transplantation. 2026-05-01
1 citations
Reducing Unplanned Extubations in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Utilizing Quality Improvement Methodology.
Crystal M Alfred, Erin L Wishloff, Robert J Gajarski, Roopali V Bapat, April M Green
Respiratory Care. 2026-02-01
Reducing Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients: Quality Improvement Project Targeting Nephrotoxic Medication Exposures.
Natalie Capretta, Diana Zepeda-Orozco, W Joshua Frazier, Jeffrey Lutmer, Cheryl Lieb-Sargel
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2026-02-01

Press Mentions

University Hospitals Taps Cardiology ChiefJune 10th, 2026
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Announces New Chief of Pediatric CardiologyJune 9th, 2026
Reducing Stroke Risk in Children with Severe Heart FailureJune 21st, 2022