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Vasantha Kumar, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Buffalo, NY, John R Oishei Children's Hospital

VasanthaKumarMD

Neonat/Perinatology • Buffalo, NY

Professor of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo; Director, Center of Developmental Lung Biology of the Lung; Attending Neonatologist, John R Oishei Children's Hospital

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Summary

  • I trained in Pediatrics and Neonatology in India, United Kingdom and in the US. I care for the sickest and most premature infants in collaboration with fellows, residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses — and other health care professionals involved in the care of infants in the NICU — to help these fragile infants overcome severe challenges to thrive and grow. My research focuses on pulmonary hypertension (PH), resuscitation, oxygen, BPD, and caffeine therapy, impacting newborn infants' quality of care. I have more than 70 publications to my credit. My upbringing in India has given me a deep appreciation for global health issues relating to maternal and child health. That has spurred me to try to develop low-cost technologies to improve neonatal and child health in developing countries, emphasizing resuscitation and birth asphyxia. I mentor fellows learn the skills and techniques they need to be successful neonatologists. I am committed to fellows' success as the next generation of compassionate, competent neonatologists.

Education & Training

  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Pediatrics, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • Karnataka Institute of Medical Science
    Karnataka Institute of Medical ScienceClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2002 - 2024
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1998 - 2002
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Antioxidant MnTBAP Does not protect Adult Mice from Neonatal Hyperoxic Lung Injury.  
    42. Kishkurno. S*, Ryan RM, MD, Paturi B*, MD, Wang H, MD & Kumar VHS., Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, 11/10/2020

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