Vasantha H. Kumar, M.B.B.S. (M.D.)

Vasantha H. Kumar M.B.B.S. (M.D.)

Professor & Chief, Division of Neonatology

Department: Department of Pediatrics
Business Phone: (904) 244-3508
Business Email: Vasantha.Kumar@jax.ufl.edu

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Interests
  • Clinical Special Interests: Newborn Resuscitation, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Nutrition and Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
  • Research Special Interests: Newborn resuscitation, pulmonary hypertension, the role of caffeine and oxygen in lung injury and the long-term effects of prematurity in children and adults. Developing low-cost technologies to improve neonatal and child health in resource-poor settings with an emphasis on resuscitation and birth asphyxia.
Publications

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Office Information

Academic Office
Clinical Center, 6th Floor
655 West 8th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 244-3508
Vasantha.Kumar@jax.ufl.edu
Division Manager
Vanessa Martin
(904) 244-3508
vanessa.martin@jax.ufl.edu
Administrative Manager
Joann Camacho
(904) 202-3113
joann.camacho@jax.ufl.edu

Education

Medical Degree
1984 · Karnataka University, Dharwad, India
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship
1996 · University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
Pediatrics Residency
1997 · University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
Internship
1998 · University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA