About Dr. Lalitha GundamRaj MD
Dr. Lalitha Gundamraj, M.D., FAAP, is a board-certified physician specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at MSU Health Care.
She provides expert care for newborns, particularly those requiring advanced support in neonatal intensive care settings, with a focus on improving outcomes
in high-risk infants.Dr. Gundamraj earned her medical degree from Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College in Pune, India. She completed her residency in Pediatrics
at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, followed by fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the University of Southern California.
She serves as an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where she is involved in clinical care and medical education.
Dr. Gundamraj’s clinical interests include neonatology and perinatal medicine, and she is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to newborns
and their families.
Certifications / Awards / Recognitions
Young investigators travel award
Pediatric academic society (2020)
Honors in Internal Medicine
1996
Honors in Ophthalmology
1994
Honors in Microbiology
1993
Honors in Chemistry and Zoology
1991
Honors in Language, Math, and Social Studies
1989
Professional Experience
| Institution |
Location |
Duration |
Position |
| Michigan State University |
Lansing, Michigan |
2010-current |
Assistant Professor, and Clinical Instructor |
| Sparrow Hospital |
Lansing, Michigan |
2010-current |
Attending Neonatologis |
| Southern California Kaiser Permanente Medical Group |
Los Angeles, California |
2008-2010 |
Attending Neonatologist |
| University of Southern California |
Los Angeles, California |
Sep 2005 - Aug 2008 |
Fellowship |
| Sri Ravi Hospital |
Andhra Pradesh, India |
1998-2000 |
House Officer |
| Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital |
Andhra Pradesh, India |
1996-1997 |
Clinical Clerkship |
Education & Training
| Institution |
Location |
Year |
Program |
| University of Southern California |
Los Angeles, California |
2005-2008 |
Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine |
| John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County |
Chicago, Illinois |
2003-2005 |
Residency in Pediatrics |
| Marshfield Clinic and St. Joseph Hospital |
Marshfield, Wisconsin |
2002-2003 |
Internship in Pediatrics |
| Andhra Medical College |
Andhra Pradesh, India |
1996-2002 |
M.B.B.S. |
Research & Publications
Impact of Early Nutritional Support on Outcomes in Preterm Infants
Authors: Lalitha Gundamraj, MD et al.
Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine• 2019
Neonatal Sepsis: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Lalitha Gundamraj, MD et al.
Pediatrics and Neonatology• 2017
Management of Neonatal Hypoglycemia
Authors: Lalitha Gundamraj, MD et al.
Journal of Perinatology• 2015
The Role of Antenatal Steroids in Preterm Labor
Authors: Lalitha Gundamraj, MD et al.
American Journal of Perinatology• 2013