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Samer Abu Sultaneh, MD, Pediatrics, Indianapolis, IN

SamerM.D.Abu SultanehMDFAAP, FCCM

Pediatrics • Indianapolis, IN

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatric, Indiana University School of Medicine. Medical Director, Respiratory Therapy, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health

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Summary

  • Determined, detail-oriented, dependable and decisive. When I see a need, I address it, driving the process through to resolution. I am dedicated to pediatric patient care and advancing the field of pediatric critical care medicine.

    As a clinician and researcher, I develop protocols that are scalable and adaptable. I led several efforts to improve the culture of safety, ranging from educating over 250 community hospital medical professionals in best practices of stabilizing critically ill pediatric patients prior to transport to designing a patented chest tube securing device.

    Also, I lead hospital-wide efforts to decrease unplanned extubation (UE). In addition to tracking and reducing the incidence of UE, I gather, analyze and disseminate information. My UE committee members take the data back to their divisions, sharing recommendations with their groups. This effort educates the staff, improves the process and reduces the incidence of UE all in service to patient safety.

    Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is another effort I help lead at my institution. I am instrumental in turning ideas into certified MOC projects. I help faculty members define and develop projects, present to the institutional review committee and obtain approval. In the end, this service supports every faculty member at my institution maintain their certification.

    At the heart of every pediatrician is the deep-seated need to help children. I am a proud member of the Riley International Heart Missions. I travel to the Middle East to care for patients and families who could only dream of the type of care our physicians provide. I derive tremendous personal satisfaction in working with the most critically ill children. My life’s work is truly in this field of medicine.

Education & Training

  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2009 - 2012
  • Marshall University School of Medicine
    Marshall University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2006 - 2009
  • Jordan University of Science and Technology FOM
    Jordan University of Science and Technology FOMClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2008 - 2013
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Resident in Research Award Department of Pediatrics Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, 2008
  • Outstanding Teaching Award Medical Student Clerkship, Department of Pediatrics Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, 2007
  • Medical School Honor Roll Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Medicine, 1997

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Use Of A Daily Lung Compliance Evaluation To Track Progress On ECMO: Successful Use In A Patient With Cystic Fibrosis  
    Abu-Sultaneh S, Raj SS , Benneyworth BD, Cristea AI, Nitu ME, Rigby MR, J Med Cases, 1/1/2014

Abstracts/Posters

  • Utility of Analyzing ICU Interventions' Patterns to Define ICU Workflow
    Abu-Sultaneh S, SCCM's 43rd Critical Care Congress, San Francisco, CA, 1/9/2014
  • Devastating Ischemic Stroke Following Embolization of A Large Chest Wall Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
    Abu-Sultaneh S, SCCM's 43rd Critical Care Congress, San Francisco, CA, 1/9/2014

Lectures

  • Immediate Postoperative Care Of Pediatric Solid Organ Recipients: Is It Time For Consensus? 
    Huntington Beach, CA - 9/3/2014
  • DKA 
    Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health - 8/1/2014
  • DKA Protocol Update 
    Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health - 1/1/2014
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Other Languages

  • Arabic

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