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Aloka Patel, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Chicago, IL

AlokaPatelMD

Neonat/Perinatology Chicago, IL

Professor, Pediatrics, Chief, Division of Neonatology, Rush University Children’s Hospital

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  • Office

    1653 W Congress Pkwy
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Phone+1 312-942-6640

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1999 - 2002
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1997 - 1999
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityInternship, Pediatrics, 1996 - 1997
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1996
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityB.S., Biomedical Engineering, 1989 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2002 - 2003
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Reducing Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Using Quality Improvement Methods  
    Patel AL, Trivedi S, Bhandari NP, Ruf A, Scala CM, Witowitch G, Chen Y, Renschen C, Meier PP, Silvestri JM, J Perinatol, 1/1/2014
  • Quality indicators for human milk use in very low birthweight infants: Are we measuring what we should be measuring?  
    Bigger HR, Fogg LF, Patel AL, Johnson TJ, Engstrom JL, Meier PP, J Perinatol, 1/1/2014
  • Greater Mortality and Morbidity in Extremely Preterm Infants Fed a Diet Containing Cow Milk Protein Products  
    Abrams SA, Schanler RJ, Lee ML, Rechtman DJ; Prolacta Study Group, Breastfeeding Medicine, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Impact of Donor Milk on Short-Term Outcomes in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants.
    Patel AL, Rogers LM, Scala CM, Chen Y, Janes J, Renschen C, Meier PP, Silvestri JM, PAS, 1/1/2014
  • Balancing Growth and Reduction in the Risk of Morbidities with Human Milk for Very Preterm Infants: Results form a Prospective Cohort Study.
    Patel AL, International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation, Charleston, SC, 1/1/2014
  • The Reason for Premature Birth May Influence Human Milk Feeding in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants.
    Bigger HR, Patel AL, Engstrom JL, Meier PP, ESPGHAN, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Joint Program: Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Section on Breastfeeding 
    National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/27/2019

Press Mentions

  • Where Are the Preemies? Number of Premature Births Plummets in Pandemic
    Where Are the Preemies? Number of Premature Births Plummets in PandemicAugust 8th, 2020

Professional Memberships