Physicians

Department / Division
Pediatrics / Pediatrics-Neonatology

Address
DUMC 2739
Durham, NC 27710

Office Telephone
919-681-6024

Fax Telephone
919-681-6065

Training

• MBBS, University of Bombay (India), 1993
• MD, Pediatrics, University of Bombay (India), 1997

Residency

• Pediatrics, University of Bombay (India), 1994-1997
• Pediatrics, Miami Children's Hospital (Florida), 2002-2004

Fellowship

• Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami (Florida), 1999-2001

Clinical Interests
Prematurity, care of the critically ill neonate, neonatal ventilation

Research Interests
Neonatal ventilation
Chronic Lung disease
Care of Premature infant
Reducing lab draws in NICU
Reducing blood transfusions in NICU

Industry Relationships and Collaborations (What's this?)

This physician has no reported relationships with industry.

Representative Publications
1) W, Claure N, D'Ugard C, Athavale K, Bancalari E.
Effects of pressure support during an acute reduction of synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation in preterm infants.J Perinatol. 2005 Jun;25(6):412-6.A

2) Athavale K, Claure N, D'Ugard C, Everett R, Swaminathan S, Bancalari E.Acute effects of inhaled nitric oxide on pulmonary and cardiac function in preterm infants with evolving bronchopulmonary dysplasia.J Perinatol. 2004 Dec;24(12):769-74.