AmeetShirishDaftaryMD
Pediatric Pulmonology • Indianapolis, INPediatric Sleep Medicine
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Indiana University Sch of Med
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Office
705 Riley Hospital Dr
# Roc
Indianapolis, IN 46202Phone+1 317-274-7208Fax+1 317-274-3442
Summary
- Dr. Ameet Daftary is a pediatric pulmonologist in Indianapolis, IN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Riley Hospital for Children and Indiana University Health North Hospital. He received his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College and has been in practice for 28 years. His expertise includes invasive and non-invasive ventilation support, cystic fibrosis, pediatric asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, general pulmonary disorders and sleep medicine. He was the director of the sleep medicine program at Riley Hospital and has served multiple roles in national committees of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Daftary is an expert in infant respiratory physiology and monitoring, with key publications and presentations in this area of expertise.
Education & Training
University of Utah HealthFellowship, Sleep Medicine, 2007 - 2008
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, 2004 - 2007
Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004
Seth G.S. Medical CollegeClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2013 - 2025
OH State Medical License 2004 - 2024
TX State Medical License 2011 - 2014
UT State Medical License 2007 - 2014
MI State Medical License 2001 - 2004- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonology
- American Board of Pediatrics Sleep Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Indianapolis Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2015-2020
- Top Doctors:SE Texas Castle Connolly, 2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 65 citationsPolysomnography Reference Values in Healthy NewbornsAmeet S. Daftary, Hasnaa E. Jalou, Lori Shively, James E. Slaven, Stephanie D. Davis
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2019-03-15 - 36 citationsFecal elastase-1: Utility in pancreatic function in cystic fibrosisAmeet S. Daftary, James D. Acton, James E. Heubi, Raouf S. Amin
Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. 2006-05-01 - 24 citationsRetrospective Analysis of Factors Leading to Pediatric Tracheostomy Decannulation Failure. A Single-Institution ExperienceAnuja Bandyopadhyay, A. Ioana Cristea, Stephanie D. Davis, Veda L. Ackerman, James E. Slaven
Annals of the American Thoracic Society. 2017-01-01
Press Mentions
Restless Legs: Why Behavioral Issues May Be Linked to Your Child's SleepFebruary 22nd, 2019
Apical Lung Herniation Associated with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in a 4-Year-Old GirlDecember 2nd, 2017
Committees
- Ex-Chair and member Gold Standard Panel, American Academy of sleep medicine interscorer reliability program 2018 - Present
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Maintenance of Certification Committee 2015 - 2018
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
Industry Relationships
- Executive director, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals2021 - Present
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