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Jagdish Desai, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Austin, TX

JagdishBhavanbhaDesaiMDMPH, FAAP(He/Him)

Neonat/Perinatology Austin, TX

Neonatologist, Pediatrix Medical Group Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Texas A&M School of Medicine

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  • Office

    919 E 32nd St
    Austin, TX 78705
    Phone+1 512-482-8880
    Fax+1 512-482-8862

Summary

  • Dr. Jagdish Desai is currently a Neonatologist with Pediatrix Medical Group at St. David's Medical Center in Austin, TX.
    Dr. Desai is a distinguished neonatologist whose research extends beyond clinical care and encompasses public health and health service research. With a strong interest in improving neonatal care at a broader scale, Dr. Desai has dedicated his efforts to studying the intersection of public health policies, health services, and neonatal outcomes.In the field of public health, by analyzing large-scale data sets and employing rigorous methodologies, Dr. Desai has provided valuable insights into the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of public health initiatives.

    Furthermore, Dr. Desai has been actively involved in neonatal quality projects, focusing on improving the quality of care delivered to newborns. He has led initiatives aimed at standardizing and optimizing clinical practices, implementing evidence-based guidelines, and reducing variations in care. Dr. Desai's interest in neonatal quality projects has resulted in enhanced patient safety, improved outcomes, and better overall quality of care in neonatal units.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern Mississippi (USM)
    University of Southern Mississippi (USM)MPH, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2007 - 2009
  • Government Med Coll Bhavnagar
    Government Med Coll BhavnagarClass of 2006
  • Children's Hospital of Michigan
    Children's Hospital of MichiganFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
    One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics
  • One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
    One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical CenterChief Residency, Pediatrics

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2015 - 2022
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2012 - 2017
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2012 - 2013
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Children's of Mississippi Expansion Leadership Award University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2021
  • Young Investigator Award American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Grant Support

  • PIP (Perfusion in Preterm Infants) Study: Role of Perfusion Index (PI) and Pleth Variability Index (PVI) in the Management of Hypotension in Preterm Infants, Department of Pediatrics UMMCUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center2019–2020
  • Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) Pulseoxymeter Screening Program In-Services and Quality Improvement for Birthing Hospitals in Mississippi., Mississippi State Department of Health (MDOH)/CDCCDC2019–2020
  • Intramural, "Virtual Resuscitation Provider" in Neonatal ResuscitationUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Information System (DIS)2018–2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Gujarati, Hindi