Dr. Kumaravel Rajakumar
Overview
Research Interests:- Vitamin D and Vascular Function in Obese Children.- Vitamin D nutrition in pre- and early adolescent children: focused on characterization of vitamin D status and defining the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D thresholds for vitamin D insufficiency, with an emphasis on minority health and health disparities.- Relationship between vitamin D and obesity.- Explore the skeletal and non-skeletal benefits of vitamin D supplementation.- Benefits of vitamin D optimization for metabolic and vascular health outcomes.- Racial differences in parental trust towards medicine and research: implications for enrollment of minority children in clinical research.View Dr. Rajakumar's full list of publications from PubMed:Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule.
Dr. Rajakumar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Malnutrition, and Vitamin D Deficiency.
Dr. Rajakumar is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Rajakumar is currently accepting new patients.
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108 Penn Plaza, Turtle Creek, PA 15145
3420 5th Avenue, Upper Level, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville
Bryan H. Goldstein MD, FACC, FSCAI is a pediatric interventional cardiologist and is certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory and interventional cardiology service at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Boston Combined Residency in Pediatrics (Children’s Hospital Boston) and fellowship at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (University of Michigan Medicine).Dr. Goldstein joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2019. His clinical interests include congenital cardiac catheterization, minimally invasive transcatheter therapies, and single ventricle (Fontan) circulation. Dr. Goldstein has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, is a frequent faculty member and presenter at national and international meetings, and is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (FSCAI). He is vice president of the Congenital Cardiac Research Collaborative (CCRC).View Dr. Goldstein's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Goldstein is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Atresia, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. Goldstein is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.
The Paul C. Gaffney Division Of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Catherine Forster, MD, specializes in pediatric hospital medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Forster received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed her residency at Boston Children's Hospital, followed by a fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Forster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children and Micrognathia. Dr. Forster is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics.
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Is Dr. Kumaravel Rajakumar a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kumaravel Rajakumar is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity in Children, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kumaravel Rajakumar specialize in?
While Dr. Kumaravel Rajakumar is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Malnutrition, and Vitamin D Deficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Kumaravel Rajakumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kumaravel Rajakumar has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Kumaravel Rajakumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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Dr. Kumaravel Rajakumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-816-3686 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- MalnutritionDr. Rajakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Rajakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
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- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Rajakumar isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.