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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.

Professional Experience

Michigan State University
Assistant Professor, and Clinical Instructor · Lansing, Michigan
Sparrow Hospital
Attending Neonatologist · Lansing, Michigan
Southern California Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
Attending Neonatologist · Los Angeles, California
University of Southern California
Fellowship · Los Angeles, California

Education & Training

University of Southern California
Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine · Los Angeles, California
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Residency in Pediatrics · Chicago, Illinois
Marshfield Clinic and St. Joseph Hospital
Internship in Pediatrics · Marshfield, Wisconsin
Andhra Medical College
M.B.B.S. · Andhra Pradesh, India

Research & Publications

Impact of Early Nutritional Support on Outcomes in Preterm Infants
Authors: Lalitha Gundamraj, MD et al.
Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Neonatal Sepsis: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Lalitha Gundamraj, MD et al.
Pediatrics and Neonatology
Management of Neonatal Hypoglycemia
Authors: Lalitha Gundamraj, MD et al.
Journal of Perinatology
The Role of Antenatal Steroids in Preterm Labor
Authors: Lalitha Gundamraj, MD et al.
American Journal of Perinatology

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

Young investigators travel award
Pediatric academic society
Honors in Internal Medicine
Honors in Ophthalmology