
Lakshmi Iswarya Katakam MD MPH (She/Her)
Vice-Chief of Neonatology Director of Clinical Operations Duke University
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2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705
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Education & Training
- Duke University HospitalFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
- University of FloridaResidency, Pediatrics, 2003 - 2006
- University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- NC State Medical License 2022 - 2025
- TX State Medical License 2009 - 2022
- American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Leadership Challenges in Neonatal Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Kanekal Suresh Gautham, Lakshmi Katakam, Jens Eickhoff, Ryan McAdams
American Journal of Perinatology. 2025-03-29 - Gentamicin Pharmacokinetics in Neonates Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy.Mamta Naik, Emily Warden, Rick Pittman, Lakshmi Katakam
Paediatric Drugs. 2025-01-01 - 1 citationsDecreasing Blood Transfusions in Premature Infants Through Quality Improvement.Kwai Tei C Chan Poon, Lusia Li, Rick Pittman, Chi Dang Hornik, David T Tanaka
Pediatrics. 2024-08-01
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