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Neha Pottanat, MD, Pediatric Nephrology, Indianapolis, IN

NehaPottanatMD

Pediatric Nephrology • Indianapolis, IN

Pediatric Chronic Renal Failure and Dialysis, Pediatric Fluid and Electrolyte Disorder Nephrology, Pediatric Hypertension Nephrology

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

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  • Office

    705 Riley Hospital Dr
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Phone+1 317-944-2563
    Fax+1 317-222-2154

Summary

  • Dr. Neha Pottanat is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Pottanat received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry and medical degree in an accelerated, dual-degree program at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. She then moved to Phoenix, Arizona to continue her training at Banner University Hospital and Phoenix Children’s Hospital for combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency. Lastly, she completed pediatric nephrology fellow with a research focus of peritonitis in chronic peritoneal dialysis patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital/Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Pottanat has a clinical interest in the care and management of pediatric chronic dialysis patients and metabolic bone disease. She is the medical director of the pediatric dialysis unit at Riley Children's Hospital. As she is originally from Newburgh, Indiana, Dr. Pottanat is happy to return to Indianapolis to work as a physician at Riley Hospital for Children.

Education & Training

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University
    Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 2015 - 2018
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2011 - 2015
  • University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri Kansas City School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City
    University of Missouri-Kansas CityB.A., Chemistry, 2005 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2015 - 2019
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2011
  • Health Care Education Scholarship St. Mary�s Foundation of Warrick County, Indiana, 2005
  • Robert C. Byrd Scholarship State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, 2005

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Psychosocial Supports within Pediatric Nephrology Practices: A Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium Survey  
    Anne E. Dawson, Camille Wilson, William E. Smoyer, Neha Pottanat, Amy C. Wilson, John D. Mahan, Julia E. LaMotte, PloS One

Lectures

  • Evaluation of Hematuria in the Acute Care Setting 
    Nationwide Children�s Hospital, Columbus, OH - 1/1/2017
  • Primary Hypertension 
    Nationwide Children�s Hospital, Columbus, OH - 1/1/2017
  • Pathogen-Specific Local Immune Fingerprints Diagnose Bacterial Infection in Pediatric Dialysis Patients 
    Nationwide Children�s Hospital, Columbus, OH - 1/1/2017
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Press Mentions

  • Three Diverse Pediatric Doctors, One Organ in Common: The Kidney
    Three Diverse Pediatric Doctors, One Organ in Common: The KidneySeptember 16th, 2020

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Other Languages

  • Hindi

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