Overview
Ramesha Papanna, MD, MPH, joined The Fetal Center and the division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at McGovern Medical School in 2013. He is an associate professor, the program director for the Fetal Intervention Fellowship and the research director for The Fetal Center. Dr. Papanna is an internationally recognized physician for his research and presentations about improving outcomes following fetal intervention and investigating methods for the prevention of preterm delivery. Dr. Papanna received his medical degree in India and relocated to Houston where he received his master’s in public health from the School of Public Health at University of Texas Health Science Center. He completed his residency training at Rochester General Hospital with a research focus in the diagnosis of preeclampsia. He completed a fetal intervention fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, under the direction of Kenneth Moise Jr., MD, and Anthony Johnson, DO, followed by a maternal-fetal medicine fellowship at Yale University focusing on fetal membrane biology for the prevention of preterm, premature rupture of the membranes after fetal surgery. Dr. Papanna’s specialty interests include prevention of preterm delivery after fetal intervention and surgery. He is actively involved in the fetal intervention for conditions including twin-twin transfusion syndrome, fetal spina bifida and other fetoscopic-based and needle guided in-utero procedures. He is actively involved in multiple research studies, including the NIH-funded research investigating the efficacy of a patch made from human amniotic membrane and underwater adhesive as a sealant for fetoscopic membrane defects to prevent preterm premature rupture of membranes. He is investigating cryopreserved human umbilical cord patch as a regenerative matrix for in-utero spina bifida repair.
His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant and Polyhydramnios.
Dr. Papanna is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6410 Fannin St, Suite 210, Houston, TX 77030
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ramesha U. Papanna
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ramesha U. Papanna?
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Is Dr. Ramesha U. Papanna a top-rated expert for Premature Infant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ramesha U. Papanna is classified as an Experienced expert for Premature Infant, 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. Ramesha U. Papanna specialize in?
While Dr. Ramesha U. Papanna is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Premature Infant, Polyhydramnios. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Ramesha U. Papanna accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramesha U. Papanna accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-325-7288 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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