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Dr. Abhay Jyotindra Bhatt, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology
36 years of experience
Blair E Batson Childrens Of Mississippi Hospital 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216

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Brief Intro

Dr. Abhay Bhatt is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director of the NICU at UMMC. His primary research interests are hypoxic-ischemic (HI) and steroid induced brain injury to developing brain. His long-term research goals are to understand how to target molecular mechanisms causing ongoing brain damage following HI in order to develop improved strategies for the prevention and treatment of HI brain injury in newborn infants and to develop corticosteroids regimens for the treatment of chronic lung disease of prematurity and vasopressor-resistant hypotension without any major toxicity, particularly neurotoxicity. As Medical Director of the NICU, Dr. Bhatt looks forward to continuing the mission of the Division to achieve the highest standards of performance to provide support for critically ill and preterm newborn infants and their families through compassionate clinical care. He also supervises quality improvement projects in the NICU. Dr. Bhatt has keen interest in education activities to develop outstanding health care professionals.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Smt N H L Municipal Medical College - 1989

Location & Hours

Blair E Batson Childrens Of Mississippi Hospital
2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216

Specialties Treated

Neonatology
Pediatrics
Obstetrics & Gynecology

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UnitedHealthcare

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Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 14
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 14
Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
Children's Hospital 1
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Psychiatry 38
Geriatrics 14
Rehabilitation 10
Obsterics & Gynecology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Long Term Care 8
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 2