Parthak Prodhan

Parthak Prodhan, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics — Division of Cardiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and a pediatric critical care specialist at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. He serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Program Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Fellowship Program, reflecting his leadership in clinical care and medical training.

His research and clinical expertise focus on pediatric critical care, particularly in managing children with congenital heart disease requiring mechanical support such as ECMO. His work emphasizes clinical outcomes, anticoagulation strategies, and quality improvement in cardiac intensive care. He has led and contributed to numerous multi-institutional studies through collaborations like the PC4 network, advancing consensus in postoperative care and cardiac arrest prevention.

Dr. Prodhan’s recent publications highlight trends in pediatric cardiac critical care, including the use of lung ultrasound for volume assessment, management of chylothorax, and optimizing anticoagulation in shunt patients. His work spans cardiology, nephrology, infectious diseases, and critical care, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to improving outcomes in critically ill children.

Scientific Awards and Professional Affiliations:

• American Board of Pediatrics — Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• American Board of Pediatrics — General Pediatrics
• Society of Critical Care Medicine
• Society for Pediatric Research

As Program Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Fellowship, Dr. Prodhan plays a key role in training the next generation of pediatric critical care specialists. While specific grants are not listed, his involvement in large-scale collaborative research suggests active participation in funded multicenter initiatives. His work is deeply integrated with clinical practice at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, where he contributes to both direct patient care and systemic improvements in critical care delivery.

Dr. Prodhan is involved in specialized clinical teams focused on cardiac intensive care, ECMO support, and postoperative management of congenital heart disease. His leadership in the PC4 Collaborative underscores his engagement with national efforts to standardize and improve care for pediatric cardiac patients.