Pediatrics
Venkatakrishna Kakkilaya, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Director of Quality Improvement, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Venkatakrishna Kakkilaya, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, specializing in neonatal-perinatal medicine with a focus on neonatal ventilation and clinical quality improvement. He primarily treats high-risk newborn infants, including preterm infants, extremely low birth weight neonates, and those requiring advanced respiratory support in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). His patient population consists of crit
18+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics (ABPN)
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Karnatak University — M.D.
- LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport — Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport — Residency, Pediatrics
- Dr. V.M. Government Medical College — Residency, Pediatrics
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director of Quality Improvement, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Southwestern Health Resources
- UT Southwestern Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
18+ years in practice