Kousiki Patra

Kousiki Patra, MD is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Rush Medical College, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. She serves as Director of the Neonatal High-Risk Follow-Up Clinic and is affiliated with Rush University.

• Specializes in high-risk newborn care
• Focus on neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants
• Lead research on donor milk impact and maternal distress

Research Interests:
Dr. Patra's work centers on neurodevelopmental disorders in preterm infants, maternal-infant health dynamics, and human milk nutrition for low birth weight babies. Her studies explore how NICU interventions affect long-term outcomes.

Publication Trends:
Recent articles focus on donor milk effects, maternal psychological distress in NICUs, and digital interventions for parental support. Key subfields include neonatal nutrition, developmental monitoring, and healthcare policy for preterm infants.