Dr. Rohitkumar Vasa, MD, FAAP?

Dr. Rohitkumar Vasa, MD, FAAP

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

900 Jorie Blvd Suite 186 Oak Brook IL, 60523 Show map

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Dr. Rohitkumar Vasa is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Oak Brook, IL. Dr. Vasa cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.

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How does folate affect your pregnancy?
Folic Acid supplementation during pregnancy protects the fetus/newborn from developing congenital malformations such as neural tube defects. READ MORE
How long does neonatal hepatitis last?
Neonatal hepatitis is a very general terminology and the long term outlook depends upon the underlying cause of hepatitis. Most of the viral infections causing hepatitis may resolve, but there is a possibility of lingering effect-long term and/or short term. Your doctor can discuss with you based on actual cause of hepatitis and outlook. READ MORE
Can a baby survive if born at 6 months?
Yes, baby can survive at 24 weeks, but with several problems in the NICU, prolonged stay in ICU and possibly some long-term issues. It is difficult to provide proper guidance based on the information, however, you can do the following: (1) deliver in level 3 or level 4 center, where they are used to taking care of 24-week gestation babies; (2) consider taking steroid shots with OB and neonatal advice to mature fetal lungs; (3) have your obstetrician ask the neonatologist to speak with you to advise properly. READ MORE
What are diseases detected in newborn screening?
There are number of diseases screened based on routine neonatal screening. Even though there are many common disorders screened across all states, the individual state regulations determine which diseases are screened for the respective state. READ MORE
How does gestational diabetes affect my baby?
The common risks to the baby include low blood glucose during initial hours after birth, large size for gestation, respiratory problems at birth. These risks can be minimized by stringent control of blood glucose during pregnancy. READ MORE
Do premature babies have developmental delays?
General answer is yes, however, the degree of delay is dependent upon many other factors, for example, illness at birth, degree of prematurity, symptoms of brain involvement if present and many others. Best thing is to discuss with doctors taking care of baby at birth to judge possibility of developmental delay. Also, it is necessary to mention that there are lots of babies that escape any injury or delay. READ MORE
Can we see if my baby has a congenital disease in the womb?
Not always. Congenital diseases is a broad spectrum of disorders. Some disorders can be diagnosed, but not all of them. READ MORE
Are there ways to test for Down syndrome?
There are several ways to screen for down's syndrome before the baby is born. The tests are done in mother's blood and amniotic fluid. Best is to discuss with the obstetrician and genetic counselor who can advice the best approach. READ MORE
What does taking folic acid prevent?
It prevents structural deformities/developmental abnormalities of lower spine and spinal cord. READ MORE
What are the risks associated with premature birth?
Of course the safest thing is to deliver at term, but delivering 6 weeks before the due date still results in 90-95+% survival with slightly high risk for long term issues. With each increasing week of continuing pregnancy, the survival chances increase and chances for long term issues decrease. Baby born 6 weeks early may have breathing problems, need for respiratory assistance, nutrition issues, and prolonged stay in hospital (probably 4-8 weeks). Wish you the best. READ MORE
My baby has been diagnosed with herpes. What should we do?
You are correct in worrying about herpes infection, because herpes in babies could have serious consequences. It is hard to advise you without details, but follow the pediatrician's recommendations for treatment and follow up. READ MORE
Should laxatives be given to babies in case of constipation?
In general, laxatives are not recommended. READ MORE
Why didn’t my baby cry when he was born?
It is virtually impossible to tell you why your baby did not cry at birth, without knowing antenatal history, problems during labor and delivery and what treatment was given at delivery. There are multiple reasons, some are trivial and without long term consequences. Whereas, there are other factors which may be serious and with long term issues. READ MORE
My baby almost turns blue when he is crying. Is this normal?
such episodes are not unusual, but it is important to exclude any other reasons for the episodes. Once pediatrician has checked the baby and if everything is ok, it is comforting. READ MORE
When is fever in a child worrisome?
Fever in a two-month-old is always worrisome and deserves clinical evaluation by pediatrician. There might be a need for some investigations. However, if the baby has been seen by a pediatrician during these episodes and everything seems to be okay, probably there may not be any need to worry, unless the fever episodes keep happening. READ MORE
Can I feed water to my 3 month old baby?
No, water needs of a 3 month old is adequately met with by breast milk or formula feeding. Giving water would be a risk factor for electrolyte disturbances which can lead to other problems. READ MORE
My baby's head is bigger than my son's was at birth. Should I be worried?
It should be ok if the head growth is following its own percentile growth curve and not crossing the lines (i.e. head not continuing to grow out of proportion), and the development is fine. Your pediatrician can address any concern with growth curves and developmental assessment. READ MORE
How is a cough treated in a newborn baby?
You should have your pediatrician check your baby. READ MORE
My baby has just been discharged from the NICU after lung issues. What precautions should I take?
Few important precautions: (1) RSV immunizations depending upon baby's course in the NICU (2) flu shot for the parents and anyone who is going to be a caretaker or contact in the house (3) No smoking in the house (4) avoid extremes of environmental conditions i.e. too cold, too hot, too humid, too crowded etc. etc. (5) exclusive breast milk feedings as much as possible (6) Kangaroo care/skin to skin care (7) all immunizations to be up to date (7) regular pediatric visits READ MORE
Is it safe for me to give my baby extracted breast milk?
Yes, the expressed breast milk is quite safe, as long as all the precautions (as recommended by your nurses and lactation consultants) are followed. READ MORE

Dr. Rohitkumar Vasa, MD, FAAP's Practice location

Practice At 900 Jorie Blvd Suite 186

900 Jorie Blvd Suite 186 -
Oak Brook, IL 60523

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Dr. Vasa is a board-certified neonatologist, who is on staff at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1852, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center holds the privilege of being Chicago’s first chartered teaching hospital. Since its founding, Mercy has become an integral part of the city, advancing its mission to provide access and compassionate care to communities. Today, patients find care that combines world-class medicine with compassion, convenience, and an undeniable spirit that sets it apart from other city hospitals.

Professionally, Dr. Vasa is also an attending physician at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, a nationally ranked pediatric specialty hospital based in Chicago, Illinois.

In regards to his education, Dr. Vasa earned his medical degree from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara, India, he then completed his residency at SSG Hospital in Vadodara. Upon relocating to the United States, he went on to complete his residency in pediatrics at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts in 1975, followed by his fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue Hospital Center in New York, New York in 1977. Dr. Vasa then voluntarily joined the U.S. Army and served for two years as Director of Neonatology and Assistant Chief of Pediatrics at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

In addition to being a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Chicago Medical Society, he is board-certified in both pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The ABP is an independent and nonprofit organization that was founded in 1933. It is one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Highly involved in both local and international organizations, Dr. Vasa served as the President of the Indian American Medical Association in Chicago, working to set up educational programs for the community, as well as a free health clinic in the Rogers Park area. He has also worked with the Asian Human Services Family Health Center in the West Rogers Park area and three other similar clinics for over 10 years. He has led the American Heart Association’s “Save Children’s Lives” initiative in the State of Gujarat with the goal of reducing the mortality rate of children under five years of age.

Throughout his career, Dr. Vasa has earned many honors and recognitions, including Distinguished Physician Award by the Indian American Medical Association in 2012, America’s Top Pediatricians by the National Resource Council in 2014, Leadership Award by the Indian American Medical Association in 2016, and was profiled in the April issue of Chicago Medicine by the Chicago Medical Society in 2017.

Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill, or premature newborn. It is a hospital-based specialty and is usually practiced in neonatal intensive care units. Neonatologists generally diagnose and treat newborns with conditions such as breathing disorders, infections, and birth defects, as well as coordinating care and medically managing newborns born prematurely, critically ill, or in need of surgery. Dr. Vasa’s clinical focus is on the clinical management of high risk neonates at delivery and in the neonatal unit.

Outside of work, besides running, he enjoys photography, traveling, music, and hiking challenges. He has two daughters who are physicians and are married to physicians.