About Me
While growing up, I was always fascinated by the field of medicine and the impact a physician can have on the community and society. Pediatrics was one of the reasons I wanted to pursue medicine, because children can be influenced in a positive way at a young age by teaching them preventive medicine. Children are very resilient and have a strength and endurance which I find amazing. I was ultimately drawn to neonatology because of the intense nature and importance of the field, and the fulfillment everyone experiences when a baby does well.
At NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, I work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where I provide diagnosis and treat newborn infants with breathing disorders, infections, birth defects, and other conditions. I manage the medical care necessary for premature infants or critically ill newborns, especially coordinating any surgical procedure. I perform procedures such as endotracheal intubations, to help in the breathing of sick newborns. I also provide umbilical catheters, chest tubes, percutaneous central catheters, and spinal taps.
As part of the NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island team, I work with experienced neonatologists, mid-level practitioners, residents, and nurses to care for babies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have access to multiple subspecialists and perform all surgeries in our institution except for complex cardiac surgeries. We also have one of the best survival rates for our babies compared to national standards.
I believe that medicine and treatment options are evolving every day. In the past, it was difficult for a 28-week-old infant to survive, but now, we are able to provide care to premature infants who are born even earlier. What is not medically possible today will most likely be achieved in the near future.
I am the leader of our neonatal simulation program and I initiated a curriculum that teaches residents and students resuscitation skills in the delivery room. Additionally, I am the regional neonatal resuscitation instructor and certify all pediatric interns, residents, and practitioners annually.
In my research, I study the effect of storage and maturity on breast milk’s cytokine levels. I have presented several abstracts pertaining to my research at regional and national conferences. In addition, I lead quality improvement projects on maintaining thermoregulation in newborns. I am a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and member of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
Credentials
Positions
- Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
- Director, Critical Care Internship, NICU, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
- Associate Medical Director, Neonatology, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine), 2010
- American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, 2005
Education and Training
- Fellowship, New York Medical College, Neonatal/Perinatal, 2008
- Residency, Maimonides Medical Center, Pediatrics, 2005
- MD from Kasturba Medical College, 2000
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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO/EPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire BCBS
- Empire BCBS Top Tier
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Cigna
- Cigna EPO/POS
- Cigna PPO
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Emblem
- Emblem Select Care Exchange
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
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Fidelis
- Fidelis Child Health
- Fidelis Exchange
- Fidelis Medicaid
- Fidelis Medicare
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GHI
- GHI CBP
- GHI HMO
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HIP
- HIP Access I
- HIP Access II
- HIP Child Health
- HIP EPO/PPO
- HIP HMO
- HIP Medicaid
- HIP Medicare
- HIP POS
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Hamaspik Choice
- Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP
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Healthfirst
- Healthfirst
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Humana
- Humana Medicare
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Local 1199
- Local 1199 PPO
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MagnaCare
- MagnaCare PPO
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Medicaid
- NY Medicaid
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Medicare
- Medicare
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MultiPlan/PHCS
- MultiPlan/PHCS PPO
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NYS Health Insurance Plan
- The Empire Plan
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Oxford
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- Oxford Liberty
- Oxford Medicare
- Oxford Metro
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Railroad Medicare
- Railroad Medicare
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Three Rivers
- Three Rivers Provider Network
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Tricare
- Tricare
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UHC
- UnitedHealthcare EPO
- UnitedHealthcare HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare POS
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Top Tier
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United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Compass Exchange /CareCore / Charter
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VNS
- Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Medicare
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WTC Health Program
- WTC Health Program
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WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
Amrita S. Nayak, MD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
NYU Langone Pediatric Associates -Long Island
259 First Street, Mineola, NY 11501
Research My Research
Research Summary
Hanna N, De Mejia CM, Heffes-Doon A, Lin X, Botros B, Gurzenda E, Clauss-Pascarelli C, Nayak A. Biodistribution of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in human breast milk. EBioMedicine. 2023 Oct;96:104800. doi: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2023.104800. Epub 2023 Sep 19. PMID: 37734205; PMCID: PMC10514401.
Clinical Trials and Research Studies
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Site for WUH: Effect of storage on breast milk cytokines in premature infants in the first 4 weeks after birth
Publications
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Hanna, Nazeeh; Heffes-Doon, Ari; Lin, Xinhua; Manzano De Mejia, Claudia; Botros, Bishoy; Gurzenda, Ellen; Nayak, Amrita
JAMA pediatrics. 2022 Dec 01; 176(12):1268-1270
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Nayak, Amrita; Tiozzo, Caterina; Lin, Xinhua; Mejia, Claudia; Gurzenda, Ellen; Kim, Maureen; Hanna, Nazeeh
American journal of perinatology. 2023 Apr ; 40(6):680-687
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Vinci, Alexandra; Islam, Shahidul; Quintos-Alegheband, Lyn; Hanna, Nazeeh; Nayak, Amrita
Pediatric quality & safety. 2018 Nov-Dec; 3(6):e125