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Om Jha, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Los Angeles, CA

OmJhaMDFAAP

Neonat/Perinatology Los Angeles, CA

Neonatal Infections

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

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  • Office

    4650 W Sunset Blvd
    Los Angeles, CA 90027

Summary

  • https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/dr-om-jha-wins-ghandi-award

Education & Training

  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityHealthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2017 - 2018
  • MIT Sloan School of Management
    MIT Sloan School of ManagementExecutive Certification, Organizational Leadership and Change, 2017 - 2017
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, LaunchX
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology, LaunchXBecoming an Entrepreneur, https://courses.edx.org/certificates/01769e72a78040629a1ffd57ce41da43, 2017 - 2017
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2012 - 2015
  • Southern Illinois University
    Southern Illinois UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 2008 - 2012
  • Patna Medical College and Hospital
    Patna Medical College and HospitalMD, Resident, 2003 - 2006
  • Medical College and Hospital Kolkata
    Medical College and Hospital KolkataClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2015 - 2020
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2011 - 2017
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • US20210275029A1 Newborn Temperature and Heart Monitor Apparatus and Method USPTO, 2022
  • Outstanding Resident Advocate USA Pediatrics and Med-Peds Residency Program, 2019
  • Excellence in Faculty Innovation USA National Alumni Association, 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Assessment of the QT interval in the electroencephalography (EEG) of children with syncope, epilepsy, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  
    Om P Jha, Divya S Khurana, Karen S Carvalho, Joseph J Melvin, Agustin Legido, Anna C O'Riordan, Ignacio Valencia, Journal of Child Neurology, 1/1/2010

Abstracts/Posters

  • Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Beringia Ligulata plant extract: characterization and antimicrobial properties.
    Ijaz Z, Jha O, Arora S, et al, Nanobio Summit, Mobile, AL, 1/1/2017
  • Decreasing the Antibiotic Utilization Rate by Preventing Late-Onset Sepsis in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Initiative.
    McCurley C, Jha O, Custodio H, et al, 2017 VON Annual Quality Congress, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2017
  • Engaging Staff Members to be Antibiotic Stewards in the NICU.
    McCurley C, Jha O, Custodio H, et al, 2017 Quality and Safety in Children's Health Conference, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • Comprehensive Solution to Prevent Transmission of Hospital-acquired Infections Associated with Electronic Communication Devices. 
    Birmingham, AL - 1/1/2016
  • UroDiaper: A revolutionary concept in urine collection system 
  • STUC-OM Pediatric External Catheter 
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Other

Authored Content

  • Does Faith help Science in saving the Extremely Premature?December 2018
  • Trained Hands Needed to help Fish Transform into HumansNovember 2018
  • A Physician Waiting 52 years to be US CitizenAugust 2018

Press Mentions

  • An Immigrant Physician Who Dreamt to Be an Entrepreneur in the USA
    An Immigrant Physician Who Dreamt to Be an Entrepreneur in the USAJune 29th, 2020
  • Dr. Om Jha Wins International Mahatma Gandhi Expatriate Award
    Dr. Om Jha Wins International Mahatma Gandhi Expatriate AwardMarch 22nd, 2019
  • Tiny Miracles: When Other Hospitals Won't, USA Is Saving the Youngest of Newborns
    Tiny Miracles: When Other Hospitals Won't, USA Is Saving the Youngest of NewbornsOctober 26th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • Concept Development AwardSIU School of Medicine2012–2013
  • Project InnovationGreater Springfield Chamber of Commerce2010–2011

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Bengali

Industry Relationships

  • Chief Medical Officer, Infection Sciences LLC2018 - 2020
  • CEO, Nanobiohealthcare LLC.Biotechnology startup working on anti infective solutions using silver nanoparticles2016 - 2020
  • CEO, S&J Medical DevicesManaging partner and CEO of medical device venture conceptualized by physicians to propel medical devices from design to market.Disclosure: Managing Partner2014 - 2015