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Office
919 E 32nd St
Austin, TX 78705Phone+1 512-482-8880Fax+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)MPH, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2007 - 2009
- Government Med Coll BhavnagarClass of 2006
- Children's Hospital of MichiganFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics
- One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical CenterChief Residency, Pediatrics
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
- TX State Medical License 2022 - 2025
- MS State Medical License 2015 - 2022
- MI State Medical License 2012 - 2017
- 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
- 8 citationsCalorie intake is associated with weight gain during transition phase of nutrition in female extremely low birth weight infantsPradeep Alur, Renjithkumar Kalikkot Thekkeveedu, Madaleine Meeks, Kyle C. Hart, Jagdish Desai
Biology of Sex Differences. 2020-04-15 - 29 citationsOutcomes of multiple gestation births compared to singleton: analysis of multicenter KID database.Renjithkumar Kalikkot Thekkeveedu, Nilesh Dankhara, Jagdish Desai, Angelle L. Klar, Jaimin Patel
Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology. 2021-01-01 - 15 citationsIn-hospital outcomes of neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenationPrashant Agarwal, Deniz Altinok, Jagdish Desai, Christina M. Shanti, Girija Natarajan
Journal of Perinatology. 2019-03-06
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
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Gujarati, Hindi
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