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Ram Niwas, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Iowa City, IA

RamNiwasMD, MBA, MRCP(UK), FAAP(He/Him)

Neonat/Perinatology Iowa City, IA

High Risk Infant Follow-Up, Neonatal Infections

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics

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  • Office

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Phone+1 563-421-7740
    Fax+1 319-356-4685

Summary

  • Dr. Ram Niwas is a neonatologist in Iowa City, IA and is affiliated with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He received his medical degree from S.N. Medical College Agra and has been in practice 30 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Hindi. He specializes in high risk infant follow-up, neonatal infections, and neonatal respiratory failure & lung development and is experienced in air leaks and newborn respiratory distress syndrome.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa
    University of IowaM.B.A., 2012 - 2014
  • Cook County Health and Hospitals System
    Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2004 - 2006
  • New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist HospitalChief Residency, Pediatrics, 2003 - 2004
  • New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2004
  • Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital
    Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2000 - 2002
  • S.N. Medical College Agra
    S.N. Medical College AgraClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2004 - 2023
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006
  • Outstanding Resident in Research during Residency Training in Pediatrics New York Methodist Hospital
  • Certificates of Merit in Biochemistry, Pathology, Social Preventive Medicine, Forensic Medicine and ENT in MBBS examinations

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Fluid intake in the first week of life: effect on morbidity and mortality in extremely low birth weight infants (less than 900 grams)  
    Niwas R, Baumgart S, DeCristofaro JD, J.Med.Med.Sci, 1/1/2010
  • Postnatal corticosteroids to treat or to prevent chronic lung disease: A survey of neonatologists’ practices  
    Niwas R, Kamat M, Kling P, Yeh TF, Pyati S, Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, 1/1/2009
  • Malposition of endotracheal tube: association with pneuothorax in ventilated neonates  
    Niwas R, Nadroo AM, Sutija VG, Gudavalli M, and Narula P, Arch. Dis. Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, 1/1/2007
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Isolated placental vasculopathy/coagulopathy is a risk factor for intracranial hemorrhage in extremely low birth weight infants (birth weight <1000 g).
    Verma RP, Kaplan C, Niwas R, and Fang H, PAS, 1/1/2007
  • Compliance with safe medications prescribing practices for NICU infants in a teaching hospital.
    Niwas R, Kamat M, and Pyati S, PAS, 1/1/2006
  • Utilizing the onsite-online radiology services to confirm pneumothorax in premature infants: a practical alternative to transillumination.
    Manzar S and Niwas R, J Coll Physicians Surg Pak, 1/1/2006
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Lectures

  • What do we know about neonatal hypoglycemia? 
    Genesis Medical Center, Davenport - 1/23/2011
  • Obstetric Usage of Magnesium Sulfate and its fetal/neonatal effects. 
    Genesis Medical Center, Davenport - 1/16/2010

Other

  • MD Thesis: “Incidence of paralytic poliomyelitis in vaccinated and non-vaccinated children." 
    Niwas R, SN Medical College
    Agra, India

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi