LuisFernandoEscobarMDMS
Neonat/Perinatology • Indianapolis, INBirth Defect Genetics, Neonatal Neurodevelopment
Medical Director Medical Genetics & Neurodevelopmental Center Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
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Office
8402 Harcourt Rd
Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46260Phone+1 317-338-5288
Summary
- Dr. Luis Escobar is a neonatologist and medical geneticist in Indianapolis, IN. He received his medical degree from Universidad de San Carlos FOMS and postgraduate training at Indiana University, he has been in practice 33 years. He specializes in birth defect genetics and neonatal neurodevelopment.
Education & Training
Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1995 - 1998- Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1993 - 1994
- Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1990 - 1993
- Indiana University School of Medicine1985 - 1989
Universidad de San Carlos FOMSClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 1995 - 2025
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Physician of the Year Award March of Dimes, 2015
- Virginia Wagner Memorial Award American Academy of Pediatrics, 2014
- Indiana Minority Business & Professional Achievers Award Indiana Center for Leadership Development, 2012
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsPTPN4 germline variants result in aberrant neurodevelopment and growth.Joanna J. Chmielewska, Deepika D’Cunha Burkardt, Jorge L. Granadillo, Rachel Slaugh, Shamile Morgan
HGG Advances. 2021-07-08 - 17 citationsGenotype-phenotype correlations and novel molecular insights into the DHX30-associated neurodevelopmental disordersIlaria Mannucci, Nghi Dang, Hannes Huber, Jaclyn B. Murry, Jeff Abramson
Genome Medicine. 2021-05-21 - 43 citationsCohesin complex-associated holoprosencephalyPaul Kruszka, Seth I. Berger, Valentina Casa, Mike R. Dekker, Jenna Gaesser
Brain. 2019-09-01
Grant Support
- Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of The Fetal FACE &Deter-National Institute Of Dental &Craniofacial Research1987–1988
- Oral Facial Genetics Training GrantNational Insitute of Dental ResearchPresent
- National Research Service Award (NIDR)National Institute of HealthPresent
Committees
- Chairman, State Advisory Committee for Genetic Services, 2013 - Present
- Pediatric Champion, Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, Indiana Department of Health 2010 - Present
- Consultant, Consultant, Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee, Food and Drug Adm 1999 - Present
- Consultant, Member for the Molecular and Clinical Genetics Advisory Committee, FDA/CDRH/ODE 1999 - Present
- Trustee, Board of Directors Indiana Down Syndrome 2007 - 2010
- Member, Board of Directors for the Indiana Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation 2006 - 2009
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Society of Human GeneticsMember
- American College of Medical GeneticsMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
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