Vishwas Sakhalkar
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics
Bio
Goal of excellence in care of patients with emphasis on compassionate and respect of patient and family and health care team and excellence also in teaching, teamwork and progress of the division, department and university.
- (706) 723-0014
- (706) 721-2643
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PEDS 5000
Basic Clkshp in PEDS
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PEDS 5009
Pediatric Sub-I
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
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PEDS 5017
Peds Hematology/Oncology Extn.
Teaching Interests
Teaching of medical students, residents and other providers with goal of improving quality of care medically, ethically and ensuring growth of the trainees involved with focus on respect and teamwork in all fields - teaching, patient care and trainee's career goals
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Azithromycin Reduces Markers of Vascular Damage in Pediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Disease., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Allosensitization in patients receiving multiple blood transfusions., 2005
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Elevated plasma sVCAM-1 levels in children with sickle cell disease: impact of chronic transfusion therapy., 2004
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Hemophagocytosis and granulomas in the bone marrow of a child with Down syndrome., 2001
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Prevalence of penicillin-nonsusceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae in nasopharyngeal cultures from patients with sickle cell disease., 2001
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Clinical and quality improvement in sickle cell disease
