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Dr. Lalitha GundamRaj MD

Speciality: Dermatology

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
Orchestra award
1993
Honors in Microbiology
1993
Honors in Anatomy
1992
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