Deepali Handa MD, MBA
Deepali Handa
MD, MBA
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Neonatology; Pediatrics
Education and Training:
- MBA, University at Buffalo, with honors (2018)
- Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Cohen Children‘s Medical Center of New York (2013)
- Residency, Pediatrics, Cohen Children‘s Medical Center of New York (2010)
- Internship, Pediatrics, Cohen Children‘s Medical Center of New York (2008)
- MD, Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, with Distinction (2004)
Employment:
- Medical Director, NICU, Oishei Children‘s Hospital (2020-present)
- Director, Neonatal Simulation Program, Oishei Children‘s Hospital (2020-present)
- Medical Director, NICU, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (2016-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2013-present)
- Attending Physician, Neonatology, UBMD Pediatrics, Oishei Children's Hospital (2013-present)
- Associate Medical Director, NICU, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (2014–2016)
- Director, Newborn Screening Program, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2013–2015)
- Junior Medical Officer, Pediatrics, Anil Baghi Memorial Hospital, India (2007)
- Junior Medical Officer, Pediatrics, Anil Baghi Memorial Hospital, India (2004–2005)
Awards and Honors:
- Eastern Society for Pediatric Research: Travel Award (2013)
- Cohen Children‘s Medical Center: Chief Administrative Fellow (2012)
- 2012 Best Abstract in Breastfeeding Research Award: "Effects of Prolonged Freezing After Refrigeration on the Integrity of Human Milk" (2012)
- Kasturba Medical College: Manoj Salian Memorial Prize - 2nd in Final MBBS Examination (1999)
- All India Conference of ACBI: Manipal Award for Highest Marks in Biochemistry (1999)
- Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors in Western New York (2020-2021)
- Kasturba Medical College: Mrs. Muktaben D. Chandrana Prize - Best Outgoing Lady Medical Graduate (2002-2003)
- Kasturba Medical College: Dr. T.M.A. Pai Prize - 1st in Final MBBS Part 2 Examination (2002-2003)
- Kasturba Medical College: Dr. R.L. Adiga Prize - 1st ini Final MBBS Part 2 Examination (2002-2003)
- Kasturba Medical College: 1st in Surgery in Final MBBS Part 2 University Examination (2002-2003)
Research Expertise:
- Breast milk storage and processing
- Neonatal nutrition
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- August 2019–July 2020
Use of Simulation to Facilitate Effective Parent-Provider Communication in Challenging Neonatal Scenarios
American Academy of Pediatrics Disctrict II Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Journal Articles:
- Ahrabi AF, Handa D, Codipilly CN, Shah S, Williams JE, McGuire MA, Potak D, Aharon GG, Schanler RJ. Effects of Extended Freezer Storage on the Integrity of Human Milk. J Pediatr. 2016; 177.
- Handa D, Ahrabi AF, Codipilly CN, Shah S, Ruff S, Potak D, Williams JE, McGuire MA, Schanler RJ. Do thawing and warming affect the integrity of human milk? J Perinatol. 2014; 34(11).
- Boyar V, Handa D, Clemens K, Shimborske D. Clinical experience with Leptospermum honey use for treatment of hard to heal neonatal wounds: case series. J Perinatol. 2014; 34(2).
- Handa D, Schanler RJ. Role of the pediatrician in breastfeeding management. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2013; 60(1).
Abstracts:
- Ahrabi FA, Handa D, Codipilly CN, Shah S, Potak D, Schanler RJ. Effects of Prolonged Freezing on the Integrity of Human Milk. FASEB J. 2013; 27(629.4).
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2007–2016)
Presentations:
- "A 35-week Preterm infant with polyhydramnios and decreased fetal movement, status post therapeutic hypothermia for severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy" Annual Conference, Eastern Society for Pediatric Research, E-ESPR2020: 352 (2020)
- "Show Me the Money! A Physician’s Perspective on Financial Savviness" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2020)
- "Neonatal Resuscitation" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2019)
- "Vaping: Do You Know Enough About It?" Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (2019)
- "Can NICU Workflow Improve without Paper Continuity Books?" Annual Meeting, Pediatric Academic Societies, NICU Practices & Procedures: Potpourri (2019)
- "Can NICU Workflow Improve without Paper Continuity Books?" Annual Conference, Eastern Society for Pediatric Research, Poster Session II (2019)
- "Single Family Room NICU: Does It Make a Difference?" Pediatric Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Shock in the Newborn" Perinatal Updates 2014 (2014)
- "Do Thawing and Warming Affect the Integrity of Human Milk?" Annual Meeting, Pediatric Academic Societies (2013)
- "Effects of Prolonged Freezing On the Integrity of Human Milk" Annual Meeting, Pediatric Academic Societies (2013)
- "Do Thawing and Warming Affect the Integrity of Human Milk?" Annual Meeting, Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2013)
- "Do Thawing and Warming Affect the Integrity of Human Milk?" National Conference and Exhibition, American Academy of Pediatrics, Breastfeeding (2012)
- "Effects of Prolonged Freezing On the Integrity of Human Milk" National Conference and Exhibition, American Academy of Pediatrics, Perinatal Pediatrics (2012)
- "Are Elevated Nucleated Red Blood Cell Counts at Birth Associated with Acute Determinants of Adverse Outcomes for Near Term and Term Infants with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy?" Annual Meeting, Queens Pediatric Society (2010)
Service Activities:
- University at Buffalo: Faculty Council; Member (2013–2015)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Teacher (2013–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: 35th Annual Seminar of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Invited Participant (2012)