Shweta Parmekar, MD
- Neonatology
Attending Neonatologist
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-826-1380
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Shweta Parmekar, MD
Clinical Interests
Optimizing evidence-based practices for extremely preterm infants, including those born at the threshold of viability
Contributing to the education of future neonatologists and their educational curriculum
Contributing to the education of all interprofessional staff to enhance the care we provide as a team
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Neonatal-Perinatal | 2017 |
| New York University Medical Center | Residency | Pediatrics | 2014 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2011 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
Board Certification
| Title |
|---|
| American Board of Pediatrics, FAAP designation |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Young AC, Hagan JL, Parmekar SS, Ketwaroo PM, Sundgren NC. Comparison of Clinical Endotracheal Tube Depths with Standard Estimates for the Stabilization of Infants with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. American Journal of Perinatology, 2025 Feb;42(3):395-400. doi: 10.1055/a-2370-2035. Epub 2024 Jul 22. PMID: 39038792
Parmekar S, Shah R, Gokulakrishnan G, Gowda S, Castillo D, Iniguez S, Gallegos J, Sisson A, Thammasitboon S, Pammi M. Components of interprofessional education programs in neonatal medicine: A focused BEME review: BEME Guide No. 73. Medical Teacher, 2022 Aug;44(8):823-835. doi: 10.1080/0142159X.2022.2053086. Epub 2022 Mar 23. PMID: 35319316
Parmekar S, McMullen L, Washington C, Arnold JL. Role of simulation in preparation for the care of conjoined twins-prenatal preparation to separation. Seminars in Perinatology, 2018 Oct;42(6):329-339. doi: 10.1053/j.semperi.2018.07.011. Epub 2018 Jul 26. PMID: 30144953
Parmekar S, Arnold JL, Anselmo C, Pammi M, Hagan J, Fernandes CJ, Lingappan K. Mind the gap: can videolaryngoscopy bridge the competency gap in neonatal endotracheal intubation among pediatric trainees? a randomized controlled study. Journal of Perinatology. 2017 Aug;37(8):979-983. doi: 10.1038/jp.2017.72. Epub 2017 May 18. PMID: 28518132