Kavya Rao

Kavya Rao
MD

Kavya Rao MD

UBMD Pediatrics

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Professional Summary:

As a neonatologist, I have the privilege of caring for a vulnerable population who are delicate with the potential to overcome severe illness and grow into healthy, thriving individuals. Witnessing this transformation is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work and a key reason I pursued this subspecialty.

I am a neonatologist and researcher committed to advancing neonatal care through evidence-based practice and innovation. As the NICU Medical Director at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, I lead initiatives to improve patient care, safety, and outcomes for critically ill and premature infants. My clinical and research interests center on neonatal nutrition and quality improvement in the NICU, with a focus on optimizing growth, development, and long-term health. By implementing data-driven interventions and refining feeding strategies, I strive to enhance the overall standard of neonatal care and improving outcomes in babies.

Beyond my clinical and research responsibilities, I am deeply committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring the next generation of medical students, pediatric residents, and neonatal fellows, fostering excellence in neonatal medicine.

Patients Treated:

Children

Physician Gender:

Female



Education and Training:

  • MS, Masters in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS), University of Toronto - Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (2024)
  • Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship, Rutgers University - Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine (2018)
  • Residency, Pediatrics Residency, Zucker School of Medicine - Staten Island University Hospital at Northwell Health (2015)
  • Internship, Pediatrics residency, Zucker School of Medicine- Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health (2013)
  • MD, Kasturba Medical College International Center, Summa Cum Laude (2011)
  • BS, Bachelors of Health Sciences, Kasturba Medical College, Magna Cum Laude (2008)

Awards and Honors:

  • Jacobs Educator Excellence Program (JEEP) - University at Buffalo (2021)
  • Teaching for Quality (Te4Q) - AAMC (2021)
  • Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) Master Trainer Course (2019)
  • 2018 Travel Award Recipient - Eastern Society of Pediatric Research (ESPR 2018) (2018)
  • Pediatric Research Day Excellence Award - Rutgers research day (2018)
  • 2017 Travel Award Recipient - TeCAN at Scottsdale, AZ (2017)
  • Highest marks in Clinical Medicine - Kasturba Medical College (2008)
  • 2016-2019 Young Physicians Leadership Alliance at American Academy of Pediatrics
  • 2015 Travel Award Recipient - Eastern Society of Pediatric Research (ESPR 2015)

Research Profile:

This UBMD physician is also a member of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, teaching the next generation of doctors and researching to advance care in WNY and beyond. Learn more about this physician's research and teaching activities, as well as view credentials, publications, professional involvement and more below.


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