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Satyan Lakshminrusimha, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Sacramento, CA

SatyanLakshminrusimhaMDFAAP(He/Him)

Neonat/Perinatology Sacramento, CA

Chair and Pediatrician-in-Chief, UC Davis Children's Hospital

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  • Office

    2315 Stockton Blvd
    Sacramento, CA 95817
    Phone+1 916-734-2011
    Fax+1 916-734-8080

Summary

  • I am a physician scientist and administrator board certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. I am currently the Dennis and Nancy Marks Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and the Pediatrician-in-Chief at the UC Davis Children's Hospital. My research involves neonatal resuscitation, oxygen, pulmonary hypertension and economics of physician compensation and productivity. I draw medical illustrations to enhance the understanding of complex physiology.

Education & Training

  • University at Buffalo
    University at BuffaloFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • Brooklyn Hospital Center
    Brooklyn Hospital CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1994 - 1996
  • Mysore Medical College
    Mysore Medical CollegeClass of 1990
  • Sarada Vilas College
    Sarada Vilas CollegePUC, 1981 - 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1999 - 2018
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2000 - 2011
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AAP Education Award American Academy of Pediatrics, 2023
  • Editor-in-Chief BioMed Central - Maternal Health Neonatal Perinatal Journal
  • Annual Lung Club Speaker Pediatric Academic Societies, 2017
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Potential Benefits of Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Pulmonary Hypoplasia in Premature Neonates  
    Veena Manja, Satyan Lakshminrusimha, Praveen Chandrasekharan, JAMA
  • Free Radical Damage Can Cause Serious Long‐Lasting Effects  
    Mark Underwood, Satyan Lakshminrusimha, Payam Vali, Acta Paediatrica

Authored Content

  • The Salary Problem in Pediatric SubspecialtiesJanuary 2024

Press Mentions

  • Neonatal Partnerships Deliver Care to More Premature Babies
    Neonatal Partnerships Deliver Care to More Premature BabiesNovember 21st, 2022
  • UC Davis Children’s Hospital Brings Advanced Neonatal Care to Stockton Region
    UC Davis Children’s Hospital Brings Advanced Neonatal Care to Stockton RegionOctober 18th, 2022
  • A New Hip for a Patient with Rare Neuromuscular Condition
    A New Hip for a Patient with Rare Neuromuscular ConditionApril 22nd, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Optimal flush volume with epinephrineAmerican Academy of Pediatrics2017–2018
  • Optimal oxygenation in Neonatal lung injuryNICHD2011–2018

Committees

  • Chair, AMSPDC Clinical Care Committee 2022 - Present
  • Co-chair, UC Davis Clinical Funds Flow Committee 2020 - Present
  • Subboard Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics 2017 - Present
  • Steering Committee Member, Neonatal Resuscitation Program 2017 - 2023

Professional Memberships