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Brenda Poindexter, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Atlanta, GA

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Neonat/Perinatology Atlanta, GA

Professor of Pediatrics Chief, Division of Neonatology

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  • Office

    Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Egleston Hospital
    1405 Clifton Rd NE
    Atlanta, GA 30322
    Phone+1 404-727-5772
    Fax+1 404-727-3236

Summary

  • Dr. Brenda Poindexter is a neonatologist in Atlanta, GA and is affiliated with Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. She received her medical degree from University of Toledo and has been in practice 27 years. She is experienced in bronchopulmonary dysplasia, low birth weight, and neonatal nutrition.

Education & Training

  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineM.S., Clinical Research, 2004
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1994 - 1997
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1990 - 1993
  • The University of Toledo College of Medicine
    The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 1990
  • Milligan College
    Milligan CollegeB.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1983 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1991 - 2022
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1994 - 2017
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Cincinnati Magazine "Top Doctors" 2020
  • Indianapolis "Top Doctors" Award 2012
  • Clinical Associate Physician Award National Institutes of Health, 1997
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Development Pharmacokinetics of Piperacillin and Tazobactam Using Plasma and Dried Blood Spots from Infants  
    Cohen-Wolkowiez M, Watt KM. Zhou C, Bloom BT, Poindexter B, Castro L, Gao J, Capparelli EV, Benjamin DK Jr, Smith PB, Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 5/1/2014
  • Recommended Nutrient Intake Levels for Stable, Fully Enterally Fed Very Low Birthweight Infants  
    Koletzko B, Poindexter B, Uauy R, World Rev Nutr Diet, 4/11/2014
  • Hypotension Following Patent Ductus Arteriorus Ligation: The Role of Adrenal Hormones  
    Clyman RI, Wickremasinghe A, Merritt TA, Soloman T, McNamara P, Jain A, Singh J, Chu A, Noori S, Sekar K, Lavoie PM. Attridge JT, Swanson JR, Gillman-Krakauer M, Reese..., J. Pediatr, 3/15/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Predictors of Withdrawing or Withholding Life-Sustaining Therapies (WWLST) in Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns (ELGANs)
    Dworetz A, Natarajan G, Kinlaw K, Riehl J, Langer J, Bidegain M, Munson D, Das A, Higgins R, Poindexter B, Bell E, Cotton C, Kirpalani H, Stoll B, Shankaran S, Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting, Vancouver, 1/1/2014
  • Echocardiogram Signs of Pulmonary Vascular Disease at 7 Days Is Associated With Increased Risk for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Late Pulmonary Hypertension
    Mourani P, Sontag M, Younoszai A, Miller J, Kinsella J, Poindexter B, Liptsen E, Ingram D, Abman S, Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting, Vancouver, 1/1/2014
  • Variation in Withdrawal Discussions in Infants <28 Weeks Gestation Across US Centers
    Riehl J, Munson D, Langer J, DeMauro S, Bell E, Poindexter B, Fortney C, Seabrook R, Tyson J, Dworetz A, Natarajan G, Shankaran S, Vohr B, Higgins R, Das A, Stoll B, K..., Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting, Vancouver, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Early Nutrition, Growth, and Outcomes - What is the Evidence? 
    Nemacolin, PA - 1/1/2014
  • Whole Body Hypothermia for Neonatal Encephalopathy 
    1/1/2014
  • Nutrition for Extremely Premature Infants 
    1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Skip Routine Probiotics for Preemies, AAP Says
    Skip Routine Probiotics for Preemies, AAP SaysMay 25th, 2021
  • Donor Milk, Formula Go Head-to-Head for Extreme Preemies in the NICU
    Donor Milk, Formula Go Head-to-Head for Extreme Preemies in the NICUFebruary 1st, 2024