Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Languages
presentations
board certification
professional organization membership
awards recognitions
abstracts
resident column
grand rounds lectures
research
Timeline
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Sonia Chauhan,MD

Sugar Land,TX

Summary

Successful Pediatrician/Neonatologist with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in education,strategic planning,team development and skilled in identifying and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatrician and Owner

Sugarland NeoPeds Care PLLC
01.2012 - Current
  • Strong rapport with patients and their families, creating a trusting environment for open communication.
  • Mentor medical students and residents during their rotations in pediatrics, shaping future healthcare professionals.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives within the practice, resulting in increased patient satisfaction like preventive check ups, vaccinations and breastfeeding rates.
  • We provide Tele medicine services for remote consultations, expanding access to healthcare for rural patients.
  • Promote preventive healthcare practices among patients, reducing the overall burden of chronic diseases.
  • Organize community outreach events to raise awareness about various health topics relevant to local populations.
  • Provide culturally sensitive care for diverse patient populations, addressing unique healthcare concerns based on cultural background or beliefs.
  • Mentor staff members on best practices and establish a positive workplace culture that fosters employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing electronic health records.

Methodist Sugarland Hospital NICU Medical Director

Pediatrix Medical Group
01.2009 - 09.2012
  • Excellent clinical care of Preterm babies.
  • Training of medical staff including nurses, Respiratory therapist and allied staff for the best care of preterm babies.
  • Mock codes and bedside teaching for staff.
  • Continuing bedside medical education of staff and parents in NICU.
  • Promoted Lactation for all Newborns especially preterm babies.
  • Instrumental in collaborating and training of staff and the unit to establish nursery to NICU Level 2B.
  • Led a successful QI project on enhancing breastmilk use in preterm babies.

Memorial Sugarland NICU Medical Director

Pediatrix Medical Group
01.2009 - 09.2011
  • Championed a culture of continuous learning within the organization, encouraging staff to pursue ongoing education opportunities relevant to their roles.
  • Improved patient care quality by implementing new clinical policies and procedures.
  • Mentored medical staff, facilitating professional development through training programs.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced clinical service delivery across departments.

Chairperson OBGYN/Peds

Memorial Sugarland Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Implemented governance best practices to enhance board effectiveness and accountability.
  • Provided guidance on policy development, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
  • Promoted organizational transparency by implementing clear reporting structures and open communication channels.

Vice Chair OBGYN/Peds

Memorial Sugarland hospital
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Championed change management efforts, ensuring a smooth transition during periods of organizational restructuring.
  • Facilitated best practice sharing across departments to encourage collaboration and drive operational excellence.

Medical Director, Neonatology

Pikeville Medical Center
08.2004 - 06.2006
  • Clinical management of preterm newborns and active involvement in transporting from rural areas with the team.
  • Streamlined healthcare processes for increased efficiency and better patient outcomes.
  • Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and ensure long-term success in the medical field.
  • Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

Clinical Assistant Professor

WVU/ Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center
01.2004 - 01.2006

Neonatologist at Level 3 NICU

  • Educated patients on preventative measures, contributing to a decrease in hospital readmissions.
  • Compassionate bedside manner while communicating diagnoses and treatments with patients and their families.
  • Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.

Education

Fellowship in Neonatology -

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
06.2003

Administrative Chief Resident -

Department of Pediatrics
Bronx, NY
06.2000

Residency in Pediatrics -

Lincoln Medical Center
Bronx, NY
06.1999

Externship in Pediatrics -

SUNY Health Sciences Center
Brooklyn, NY
02.1996

Senior House Officer -

Royal Chester Infirmary, ChesterLlanelli Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
12.1995

Certification

Texas Medical License valid till 2026

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional

presentations

Body composition in piglets: Non invasive measurements and physiologic predictors, Sonia Chauhan, Winston Koo, M.Hammami, Hutzel hospital, Detroit, Michigan, 43rd ANNUAL American College ofNutrition Conference for New Investigator Award, San Antonio, Texas, 10/05/2002

board certification

  • Board Certified in Pediatrics
  • Board Eligible in Neonatology

professional organization membership


  • Member of Fetus and Newborn Committee, TPS
  • Member of Continuing Medical Education, TPS
  • TMA-Committee on Reproductive, Women's and Perinatal Health
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Member of Fort Bend Medical Society
  • Section of Perinatal Medicine and Young physicians

awards recognitions

  • Best Pediatrician - Readers choice, Living 2015
  • Best Pediatrician - Readers choice, Sugarland Sun 2012
  • Best female Physician 2010 - Memorial Hermann Sugarland hospital
  • Best physician Leader in Team player role 2010 - Methodist Sugarland Annual Doctors Day
  • Most responsive physician 2009 - Memorial Sugarland hospital Annual Doctors day
  • 2010 Best physician Leader in supporting role 2009 - Methodist Sugarland Annual Doctors Day Awards

abstracts

  • Calcium homeostasis in ECMO patients, Sonia Chauhan, Winston Koo, Children Hospital of Michigan/WSU, Detroit
  • Vitamin A in prevention of chronic lung disease, Sonia Chauhan, Enrique Ostrea, Vali Salari, Hutzel Hospital, Detroit
  • Interaction between ventilator, oxygen, nutrition and fluid volume in the genesis of Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Ma Teresa C. Ambat, Enrique Ostrea Jr, Sonia Chauhan, Vali Salari, Hutzel Hospital, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan

resident column

Lack of Nutrition Education in Pediatric Training Programs and ways to remedy the situation, Pediatric Annals, 11/01/2001

grand rounds lectures

  • Pulse Oximetry for screening for CCHD in newborns, AWONN Conference, Methodist Sugarland Hospital, 10/13/2012
  • New guidelines for GBS prophylaxis, 05/01/2011
  • Threshold of viability, AWONN conference, 01/01/2010

research

Fan beam Dual energy X ray Absorptiometry body composition measurements in piglets, Sonia Chauhan, Winston Koo, M.Hammami, Hutzel hospital/ Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 12/01/2002, Journal of American College of Nutrition

Timeline

Pediatrician and Owner

Sugarland NeoPeds Care PLLC
01.2012 - Current

Vice Chair OBGYN/Peds

Memorial Sugarland hospital
01.2011 - 12.2011

Chairperson OBGYN/Peds

Memorial Sugarland Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010

Methodist Sugarland Hospital NICU Medical Director

Pediatrix Medical Group
01.2009 - 09.2012

Memorial Sugarland NICU Medical Director

Pediatrix Medical Group
01.2009 - 09.2011

Medical Director, Neonatology

Pikeville Medical Center
08.2004 - 06.2006

Clinical Assistant Professor

WVU/ Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center
01.2004 - 01.2006

Fellowship in Neonatology -

Wayne State University

Administrative Chief Resident -

Department of Pediatrics

Residency in Pediatrics -

Lincoln Medical Center

Externship in Pediatrics -

SUNY Health Sciences Center

Senior House Officer -

Royal Chester Infirmary, ChesterLlanelli Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
Sonia Chauhan,MD